Posts by Dave Bergman:
Different Types of Engineering Majors
Posted on: 02 Nov 2022
Many STEM-focused students that enjoy problem-solving, attention to detail, and possess a perpetual curiosity know that they want to become engineering majors. However, they are often confused by the many different types of engineering fields. After all, there are countless types of engineering sub-disciplines and interdisciplinary engineering concentrations. However, there are five traditional general categories. […]
College Transitions in The New York Times
Posted on: 28 Sep 2022
We are honored that one of our favorite journalists, Ron Lieber of The New York Times, cited us in his article on September 24, 2022 titled The Discount Data That Some Colleges Won’t Publish. We greatly appreciate Ron’s work in pushing for increased transparency in higher education data, a cause that is also very important to the entire College Transitions team.
How to Become a College Professor
Posted on: 24 Sep 2022
Life as a college professor sounds like a delightfully quaint way to make a living. Residing in a rent-free cabin somewhere in New England, clad in your unfashionable yet almost required patch-sleeved sweater, you walk across a picturesque campus each day to deliver an hour or two worth of lecture, engage in intellectual debates with […]
How to Become a Journalist
Posted on: 21 Sep 2022
Before we directly look at how to become a journalist, a quick history lesson…In the period following Watergate, roughly 82% of the young people in the world decided to become investigative journalists in the hopes of becoming the next Woodward & Bernstein (perhaps a slight exaggeration). The glamorous appeal of sitting in a cubicle in […]
Caltech Supplemental Essays 2023-24 – Prompts & Advice
Posted on: 14 Sep 2022
With a 2.7% acceptance rate (yes, truly), Caltech is one of the most highly selective schools in the country. Amazingly, they have managed to operate as a test-blind institution throughout the pandemic and will continue to do so until 2025. This means that they do not presently consider ACT or SAT results in the admissions […]
How to Apply for Financial Aid
Posted on: 12 Sep 2022
If you are the parent of a college-bound teen, you’ve likely spent at least a few sleepless nights fretting about the subject of paying for college. If it is any comfort, you are far from alone. Every single year, college students in the U.S. miss over 2.6 billion dollars’ worth of aid that could have […]
IB vs AP – Which Classes are Best for College Admissions in 2022-23?
Posted on: 06 Sep 2022
Students at most American high schools have the option to take rigorous college-level coursework. The two common options that extend beyond the honors level are Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB). Both programs allow students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. Broadly, this blog will thoroughly explore IB vs […]
College Transitions Featured in Redfin
Posted on: 30 Aug 2022
College Transitions’ Director of Content, Dave Bergman, contributed to an article on the Redfin blog. Check out the recent Redfin article we were featured in: What is Boston Known For? 12 Things That Will Make You Fall in Love With the City | Redfin If you’re considering moving to Boston, you might be familiar with the […]
