Posts by Dave Bergman:
How to Get Into the U.S. Naval Academy: Acceptance Rate & Strategies
Posted on: 04 Jul 2023
With the motto “Ex Scientia Tridens,” meaning “Through Knowledge, Sea Power,” the United States Naval Academy, sounds like an institution with a formidable history dating back to the days of the American Revolution and the Founding Fathers. Yet, the history of the USNA, sometimes referred to simply as “Navy”, reveals humble beginnings, and, even as […]
College Essentials for 2023 – Dorm Checklist & Skills You Need
Posted on: 28 Jun 2023
After the stressful roller coaster that is the modern-day college search and admissions process ends, parents and students deserve a chance to catch their breath and let the new reality of their post-high school existence settle in. Yet, as the days on the summer calendar quietly pass by in all too rapid fashion, it is […]
How to Get Into Colby College: Acceptance Rate & Strategies
Posted on: 15 Jun 2023
Colby College may not be a household name in exactly the same way as other schools boasting single-digit acceptance rates (e.g. Harvard, Yale, etc.), but make no mistake—this small liberal arts school in Waterville, Maine is among the finest colleges in the country. Test-optional since the 1960s, Colby gives every single application a genuinely holistic […]
How to Get Into Bowdoin: Acceptance Rate & Strategies
Posted on: 14 Jun 2023
Bowdoin College is among the most selective and respected liberal arts colleges in the United States, right up there with schools like Amherst, Swarthmore, and Claremont McKenna. These schools lack may the global name recognition of Ivy League universities (at least within the general public), but–make no mistake–institutions like Bowdoin College sport single-digit acceptance rates […]
How to Get Into UCSD: Acceptance Rate and Strategies
Posted on: 12 Jun 2023
Berkeley and UCLA used to be the two clear-cut crown jewels of the University of California system. While that remains the case in 2023, many other branch campuses have become highly-selective universities in their own right, with an ever-increasing degree of admissions difficulty. UC San Diego is the top example as it is now a […]
How to Get Into Cal Poly SLO: Acceptance Rate and Strategies
Posted on: 12 Jun 2023
Cal Poly SLO, the shortened name for California Polytechnic State University—San Luis Obispo, is the most selective of the 23 schools within the massive CSU system that serves nearly half a million students. With affordable and well-regarded bachelor’s degree programs in areas such as mechanical engineering, business administration, computer science, and architecture, it’s no wonder […]
How to Get Into Santa Clara University: Acceptance Rate and Strategies
Posted on: 11 Jun 2023
Santa Clara University is a mid-sized, private Jesuit institution in California that caters to around 5,900 undergraduate students. Unsurprisingly, given its location, SCU is known for having one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. Fortunately, the academic strength of the school is also quite strong. In particular, the Leavey School of Business is […]
How to Get Into Barnard College: Acceptance Rate & Strategies
Posted on: 09 Jun 2023
Barnard College, an all-female college located in Manhattan, also boasts an affiliation with Columbia University. With all of those desirable attributes, it’s no wonder the Barnard College acceptance rate dipped below 10% for the second straight year in 2023. For historical context, Barnard still accepted 50% of applicants in 1995. They admitted 31% as recently […]
