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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 19, 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 5, 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 24, 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 27, 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 15, 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 18, 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 6, 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


Volunteering is Good on Application and Good Experience
Mahatma Gandhi inspired many with his philosophy, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” . . . now...
Margo Bartsch
Nov 17, 20221 min read


Scratch Beneath the Surface of College Rankings
If an athletic team dropped in the rankings from number two to 18 in just a year, would alarm bells go off? This unprecedented decline is...
Margo Bartsch
Oct 20, 20221 min read


Stop By After Class with Questions, Thoughts and Updates
“Stop by after class,” is my phrase at the end of class, “with questions, thoughts and updates.” … Office hour visits can help to clarify...
Margo Bartsch
Sep 22, 20221 min read


In-Person Communication May Be Key to Getting in the Door
There is so much excitement in being admitted to a dream college or getting the ideal job… Mixing-and-matching communication options is a...
Margo Bartsch
Aug 25, 20221 min read


Good College Roommate Relationship Important for a Good College Experience
Stanford University has the supplemental essay prompt, “Write a note to your future college roommate….” …. Without honest communication,...
Margo Bartsch
Jul 28, 20221 min read


Consider Adding College Road Trips to Vacation Itinerary
Long road trips typically include noticing the various college stickers on the back of car windows. This can be a conversation starter:...
Margo Bartsch
Jun 30, 20221 min read


Working: A Great Way to Get Work After College
Rihanna is famous for the catchy song, “Work,” where the word is repeated six times in the first sentence…. As summer nears, there are...
Margo Bartsch
May 19, 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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