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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


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


There's More to Student Jobs Than Meets the Eye
"Working at the Taco Stand, a fast-food Mexican restaurant, on a busy Friday night prepared me for deadlines in the newsroom," said...
Margo Bartsch
May 15, 20241 min read


A Degree Doesn't Guarantee a Job; A Good Interview Can Seal the Deal
The cost of college is nearing $100,000 a year for some undergraduate schools; yet, there is no guarantee of a job after graduation.......
Margo Bartsch
Apr 17, 20241 min read


With College Applications Up, So Is the Need for Applications to be Top Notch
Will you see confetti, or will there be a somber screen? ... For the 20 years since creating College Essay Coach, I have seen the need...
Margo Bartsch
Apr 3, 20241 min read


Quirky Works for Answering Unusual College Essay Questions
When asked an unusual question, it is OK to give an unusual answer. With tens of thousands of college applicants, a quirky essay prompt...
Margo Bartsch
Feb 22, 20241 min read


There's Both Ins and Outs to Transferring Colleges
With colleges beginning their second semester, now is the time that some students will consider whether to transfer... How does...
Margo Bartsch
Jan 25, 20241 min read


Post Pandemic Trends with College Admissions
Three years since pandemic changes were made to the college admissions criteria, the application process continues to evolve... published...
Margo Bartsch
Dec 14, 20231 min read


The Lost Art of Thank-You Notes
"Will you write me a recommendation?" is the typical request of high school students asking teachers to submit a letter for college or...
Margo Bartsch
Nov 16, 20231 min read


Use Different College Rankings for Different College Goals
Numbers contain lots of information, but it is important to discern which numbers are most valuable to you when making a decision.......
Margo Bartsch
Oct 18, 20231 min read


Kicking Off College Road Trips: Tar Heels vs. Blue Devils
It's college road trip season. At the end of August in 100-degree heat, visiting Charlotte, North Carolina captured the back-to-school...
Margo Bartsch
Oct 4, 20231 min read


Broaden College Experiences and Friendships with Activities
Outdoor clubs have become some of the largest organized activities on campus.... These are great ways to enjoy the outdoors and meet new...
Margo Bartsch
Aug 23, 20231 min read


In Spite of Supreme Court Decision, Colleges Still Seeking Diversity
The first of August is a rite of passage for high school students: the Common Application to apply to colleges is open! This year,...
Margo Bartsch
Jul 26, 20231 min read


Sampling Wisdom from Buffet of Graduation Speeches
"This year's graduation classes of high school and college students have persevered through many challenges, including the global...
Margo Bartsch
Jun 14, 20231 min read


Colleges Appreciate Adding Arts to STEM Studies
Snap co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel and his wife Miranda Kerr, the model and businesswoman, recently donated more than $10 million to...
Margo Bartsch
May 17, 20231 min read


Learning the Two-Step Dance to Optimize Career Options
Fifty-six percent of Americans believe a four-year college degree does not justify the cost... Overall, most respondents fear their...
Margo Bartsch
Apr 5, 20231 min read


As College Costs Rise, Grandparents May Be Part of the Solution
College costs continue to rise.... How can a typical family cover these expenses without taking out incredible debt? Consider asking...
Margo Bartsch
Mar 9, 20231 min read


Quiet Hiring a Workplace Trend That Can Be Good For Employees
Imagine a Zoom screen with four video boxes: the employee, two vice presidents, and a human resource officer... Thanks to "Quiet Hiring,"...
Margo Bartsch
Feb 23, 20231 min read


Standardized Testing: A Path to Consider on Learning Journey
As the pandemic hits the three-year mark,... half of students submitted scores compared to 77 percent before the pandemic... With this...
Margo Bartsch
Jan 26, 20231 min read


The Do’s and Don’ts of Transferring Colleges
The college admissions buzzword is finding the “fit” between the student’s interests and the college’s environment…. While at college,...
Margo Bartsch
Dec 15, 20221 min read


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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