Posts by Dave Bergman:

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 […]

Case Study: How a Mercer County High Schooler Earned Admission to Multiple Top Universities

Posted on: 17 Nov 2025

Mercer County families understand how competitive selective college admissions have become, especially at powerhouse schools like West Windsor–Plainsboro, Princeton High School, and local private institutions such as Lawrenceville, Peddie, Hun, and PDS. Even high-achieving students can struggle to stand out in these academically intense communities. Adrian, a student from West Windsor–Plainsboro High School South, shows […]

Healthcare Administration Degrees Online

Posted on: 17 Nov 2025

Healthcare administration is the fastest-growing non-clinical career pathway in the U.S. healthcare system. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 28 percent job growth for medical and health services managers through 2032, generating approximately 52,500 new positions annually, and a 2023 median wage of $110,680. That growth rate is driven by an aging population, expanding insurance […]

Top High Schools in the El Paso, TX Area: How They Compare for College Admissions

Posted on: 17 Nov 2025

If you are raising a college-bound student in the El Paso, Texas area, you are navigating a secondary-school landscape that is both more distinctive and more strategically complex than most families initially appreciate. El Paso is a majority-Hispanic border city of nearly 700,000 people, sitting at the intersection of Texas, New Mexico, and the Mexican […]

How to Get into Top Colleges from Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Posted on: 13 Nov 2025

Anne Arundel County is one of the most strategically positioned counties in the United States for college-bound students. It is home to Fort George G. Meade, the largest employer in the state of Maryland and headquarters of both the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command. It borders the Chesapeake Bay to the east. It […]

Case Study: How One Houston Student Leveraged Business Analytics and French to Earn Admission to Elite Colleges

Posted on: 12 Nov 2025

In the Houston metro, home to globally oriented industries, multilingual communities, and academically ambitious schools, students interested in business face a competitive admissions landscape. Programs like UT Austin McCombs, NYU Stern, Georgetown McDonough, and Emory Goizueta attract thousands of business applicants each year, many with strong grades, leadership roles, and polished résumés. Today we highlight […]