Posts by Dave Bergman:

How to Get into the University of Richmond: Acceptance Rate and Strategies

Posted on: 21 Aug 2025

With about 3,000 undergraduates, the University of Richmond is fairly large in size for a liberal arts college. Unlike many comparable schools, it offers a stellar undergraduate business program. The sub-25% acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 places the University of Richmond in the highly selective category, a status that is nothing new to […]

How to Get Into the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities: Acceptance Rate and Strategies

Posted on: 21 Aug 2025

The University of Minnesota—Twin Cities presently has an undergraduate enrollment of about 40,000 talented students. Last year, they received roughly 14,000 applications from residents and over 20,000 from out-of-staters and international students, demonstrating the wide pull of a U of MN education. Considering that the school overall ranks in the top 25 public institutions in […]

University of Florida Supplemental Essays 2025-26 — Prompt & Advice

Posted on: 20 Aug 2025

At the turn of the millennium, the University of Florida welcomed 63% of Gator applicants to Gainesville and functioned as a fairly accessible and highly affordable option for residents of the Sunshine State. However, while still extremely affordable, the task of becoming a Gator has become far more difficult since then. They now receive over […]

Princeton Supplemental Essays 2025-26 – Prompts and Advice

Posted on: 20 Aug 2025

Although Princeton has withheld admissions statistics for the Class of 2029, previously citing concerns with student anxiety levels, their last reported acceptance rate was 4.6% for the Class of 2028. However, even if the acceptance rate has gone up (or down) a percentage or two since, it doesn’t change much—when applying to an Ivy like […]

Rice University Supplemental Essays 2025-26 – Prompts and Advice

Posted on: 20 Aug 2025

Rice University, the STEM powerhouse in Houston, Texas, accepted just under 8% of applicants into their Class of 2029. Given that the applicant pool—including many of the 92% who are ultimately rejected—is immensely talented and qualified, any aspiring Rice student needs to find ways to stand out on their application. One such way is through […]

How to Get Into George Washington University (GW): Acceptance Rate and Strategies

Posted on: 20 Aug 2025

George Washington University, commonly referred to as GW or GWU, is a popular option for students interested in politics, government, or international affairs. It also has strong business, engineering, and nursing programs. While GW has become more selective in the 21st century, it still sports acceptance rates four to five times higher than nearby Georgetown […]

How to Get Into Case Western: Acceptance Rate and Strategies

Posted on: 20 Aug 2025

Case Western Reserve University, often referred to as simply Case Western or CWRU, is a mid-sized private research institution located in Cleveland, Ohio. With an emphasis on the STEM disciplines, Case Western has some of the top-ranked engineering programs in the country, but they also excel in areas such as nursing and business. With so […]

How to Get Into RPI: Acceptance Rate and Strategies

Posted on: 20 Aug 2025

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, most often referred to as RPI, is a private research university in Troy, New York, that caters to around 6,000 undergraduate students. Future aerospace, chemical, electrical, and mechanical engineers flock to RPI for its top-ranked programs, as do a good number of computer science and business students who wish to take advantage […]