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College Career Fairs Can Help Defy Tough Job Market
There is a 50 percent decline in confidence in how Americans view a college degree according to a Gallop poll this September. Just 12 years ago, 70 percent of Americans prioritized college as very important, compared to only 35 percent now. . . . To defy these odds, start attending college career fairs to apply for jobs and summer internships. At the beginning of second semester, create a plan to engage with college resources and optimize recruiting opportunities. . . . Re
Margo Bartsch
3 days ago1 min read
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Community Service Volunteering: Thinking Global, Acting Locally
With Thanksgiving season upon us, now is the time to consider how small acts of kindness can impact our community. Students can take initiative by encouraging their sports teams, club groups, or local organizations to volunteer in the local community. Community service is an important activity in the college admissions process. . . . Here in Vermont, students can volunteer to help with food insecurity and homelessness. . . . Read full article at: https://www.charlottenewsvt
Margo Bartsch
Nov 131 min read
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Consider How Colleges Are Ranked and Gen Z Job Hurdles
How can Middlebury College be ranked 13 by one publication and then drop to 197 in another? There are two college ranking publications with completely different methodologies. The 2026 U.S. News and World and The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse both prioritize job outcomes as the largest criteria; however, each uses distinct definitions and weights in calculating job outcomes. As high school seniors apply to college, many are rethinking their college lists to focus on ge
Margo Bartsch
Oct 291 min read
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AI Is Called Artificial Intelligence for a Reason
"I got fired for using ChatGBT" is a 2023 article written by Nolan Clark in Medium that profiles how he broke company policy in relying...
Margo Bartsch
Sep 181 min read
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Make the Leap -- Find 'Your People' though Chit-Chat
"Finding my people" is a vibe many high school students describe when visiting college campuses; yet, at college, many struggle to find...
Margo Bartsch
Aug 211 min read
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Start Somewhere to Go Somewhere -- Might Be Summer Job
The unemployment rate for recent college graduates is 50 percent higher than the national average, The Wall Street Journal reported this...
Margo Bartsch
Jul 241 min read
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Summer Work Can Mean Experience and Help Build Resume
Rihanna is famous for her catchy song, "Work," where the word is repeated six times in the first sentence. Growing up in Barbados, she...
Margo Bartsch
Jul 101 min read
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Suggestions for Ways to Spend Last Summer Before College
With high school graduation behind us, this is the last-hurrah summer to be with friends and family before the leaves begin to turn into...
Margo Bartsch
Jun 111 min read
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Graduates' Job Priorities Changing from Just Paycheck Size
"Back when I was in college..." is a familiar phrase most parents reflect upon when talking about job prospects for today's college...
Margo Bartsch
May 141 min read
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Essays and Activities -- Ways to Improve Admissions Odds
Bigger isn't always better. Consider this year's class of 2029 admissions trends: six percent increase in applications, a total of eight...
Margo Bartsch
Apr 161 min read
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With AI Taking Entry-Level Jobs, Critical Thinking Key
AI could eliminate 56 percent of entry-level jobs within five years. This news headline can make your heart miss a beat. The forecast...
Margo Bartsch
Feb 261 min read
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Testing as a Reality Check for College Readiness
"Should we make reservations at Halvorson's?" is a common question when it is University of Vermont graduation weekend. Although...
Margo Bartsch
Feb 201 min read
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February a Good Time to Consider West Coast Colleges
With February Break around the corner, it is the perfect excuse to combine west coast ski trips with college visits. Consider touring the...
Margo Bartsch
Jan 231 min read
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Artificial Intelligence and Humanity Can Work in Tandem
Do you know the difference between 650 characters versus 650 characters with spaces in writing an essay? Artificial Intelligence (AI)...
Margo Bartsch
Dec 12, 20241 min read
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Consciously Adding Joy Important to Campus Experience
"Because I'm happy/clap along if you know what happiness is to you," sings Pharrell Williams in his aptly titled, hit song, Happy . ...
Margo Bartsch
Nov 28, 20241 min read
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Co-Ops Lock In Jobs After the Pomp and Circumstance
Can you guess which of the four Boston schools had the most applications for the Class of 2028: Boston University, Harvard University,...
Margo Bartsch
Oct 31, 20241 min read
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Consider College Rankings on Basis of Outcomes
What happens when college rankings shift away from reputation and toward outcomes? The recent 2025 College Rankings published by The Wall...
Margo Bartsch
Sep 18, 20241 min read
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Double Majors Buck Being a One-Trick Pony
One-trick pony personifies being limited to a single talent, capability, or quality according to Dictionary.com ... This is the opposite...
Margo Bartsch
Aug 21, 20241 min read
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A Preview of College Visits to Bowdoin, Bates and Colby
Just a four-hour drive east from Charlotte is Portland, Maine. This Old Port waterfront begins the summer college road trips to the Maine...
Margo Bartsch
Jul 10, 20241 min read
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Work Place Changing to Meet Gen Z Expectations
With high school and college graduations behind us, what is the future for Generation Z (Zoomers) students and graduates (born 1997 to...
Margo Bartsch
Jun 12, 20241 min read
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Champlain College Honors Staff and Faculty
On behalf of President David F. Finney and the Board of Trustees, Champlain College is pleased to announce the 2014 recipients of… the...


Northwestern Luminaries: Keeping Track of the Wonderful Alums
As admissions to the top colleges become more and more competitive, students are looking for ways to stand above the crowd in the...


The Rise of an Essay Coach
While applying for a master’s degree in clinical psychology at Columbia University, the initial draft was to focus on the future, rather...
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