Posts by Dave Bergman:

Online College Review: Post University (Online)

Posted on: 30 Nov 2025

Post University Online is a private nonprofit institution with NECHE regional accreditation, a history dating to 1890, and a concentrated focus on applied professional programs for working adults. It is not the lowest-cost online option in its market, and it is not the most recognized brand. What it offers is a career-aligned program catalog in […]

Do Online Colleges Offer Payment Plans?

Posted on: 30 Nov 2025

Yes, the substantial majority of accredited online colleges offer monthly payment plans that let students spread tuition costs across a semester or full year rather than paying a lump sum upfront. Standard structures include 4-month or 5-month installment plans for one semester at a time, 10-month or 11-month plans that cover full academic year tuition, […]

Johnson & Johnson Tuition Reimbursement: Online Degrees for Johnson & Johnson Employees

Posted on: 29 Nov 2025

Johnson & Johnson offers tuition reimbursement to eligible employees as part of a broader career development benefits package, with specific reimbursement amounts varying by division and operating company within the post-Kenvue two-sector structure (Innovative Medicine and MedTech). Standard tuition reimbursement at J&J corporate operating units follows the IRS Section 127 federal framework with the $5,250 […]

The Most Common College Admissions Mistakes Hampton Roads, VA Families Make and How to Avoid Them

Posted on: 27 Nov 2025

Families in the Hampton Roads region benefit from a wide range of strong high schools—from nationally respected independent schools like Norfolk Academy and Cape Henry Collegiate to high-performing public options such as Ocean Lakes, Princess Anne, Jamestown, Grassfield, Grafton, York, and Tabb. But strength brings its own challenges. After working with students from across Virginia […]

College Transitions Case Study: A Bright STEM Student from Plano West Senior High School

Posted on: 24 Nov 2025

When Henry and his family first came to College Transitions, he was, like many Plano ISD students, capable, analytical, and hardworking. He earned mostly A’s in math and science, held a 1380 SAT score, and had introductory coding experience through AP Computer Science Principles. But he faced four common challenges: He lacked a clear academic […]

Top High Schools in the Fort Myers, FL Area: How They Compare for College Admissions

Posted on: 23 Nov 2025

Fort Myers anchors Lee County’s Gulf Coast metro. Over two decades, the region has grown rapidly. Its high school landscape reflects that evolution. College-bound families here encounter a genuinely varied set of options. These range from a nationally acclaimed dual-enrollment charter school to a NAIS-member independent day school to a public flagship with a decades-old […]

How to Become a Teacher After 30 Through an Online Degree Program

Posted on: 18 Nov 2025

If you are thinking about becoming a teacher after 30, you are not behind. In many districts, you are exactly the candidate they are looking for. The U.S. Department of Education designated teacher shortage areas in 49 of 50 states for the 2023-24 school year. Career changers with professional experience, communication skills, and subject-matter expertise […]

How to Apply to an Online Degree Program in Under 30 Days

Posted on: 18 Nov 2025

You can apply to and enroll in many accredited online degree programs within 30 days. The application process at adult-learner-focused institutions is not the multi-month ordeal that traditional residential admissions can be. Most online programs designed for working adults have streamlined applications that take 15 to 30 minutes, rolling or monthly start dates that eliminate […]