Posts by Dave Bergman:

From Hamilton Farm to the Raritan: Building a Somerset County College Application

Posted on: 11 Nov 2025

Today, Somerset County sits in an unusual spot on the map of New Jersey admissions. Families in Basking Ridge, Bridgewater, Bernardsville, Montgomery, and Hillsborough live close enough to Rutgers’ New Brunswick campus to treat it as a second classroom. However, they are still far enough from the city that students must seek out labs, internships, […]

Should I Complete Optional College Essays?

Posted on: 07 Nov 2025

Many battle-worn applicants, weary from the slog of completing a dozen or so applications, encounter optional essays and requests for other non-compulsory application components, such as a resume, interview, or writing sample(s), and simply wave the white flag. On one level, this response is understandable. You’ve spent years grinding out strong grades in honors and […]

Case Study: How One Somerset County Student Earned Admission to Selective Colleges

Posted on: 06 Nov 2025

The Somerset County Admissions Landscape Somerset County families often assume the county functions as a single competitive market. However, it does not. Montgomery High School in Skillman anchors one end of that cluster. Ridge High School in Basking Ridge and Bernards High School in Bernardsville anchor the other. Bridgewater-Raritan, Hillsborough, and Watchung Hills Regional add […]

Colorado Technical University Review: Is CTU Online Legit?

Posted on: 05 Nov 2025

Colorado Technical University (CTU) is a private, for-profit institution founded in 1965 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). It operates primarily as an online university serving working adults, military-affiliated students, and career changers in business, IT, computer science, criminal justice, healthcare management, and nursing. CTU’s ten-week term structure, applied curriculum, and transparent tuition […]

Mountaire Farms Tuition Reimbursement: Online Degrees for Mountaire Employees

Posted on: 04 Nov 2025

Mountaire Farms offers tuition reimbursement to its employees as part of a comprehensive benefits package, with the program documented on Mountaire’s official Educational Assistance benefits page. Mountaire publicly highlights the success of associates who have used the program: Denise Showell, an Environmental and Engineering Administrative Assistant at Mountaire, used the educational assistance program to earn […]

Stefanini Tuition Reimbursement: Online Degrees for Stefanini Employees

Posted on: 04 Nov 2025

Stefanini offers continuing education programs and tuition reimbursement to its US employees as part of its total rewards package, with specific program terms (annual cap, eligibility window, approved coursework scope) handled at the regional HR level rather than published publicly. Stefanini’s official HR responses on Glassdoor confirm tuition reimbursement is part of the standard benefits […]

Case Study: How One Fayetteville Student Earned Admission to Selective Colleges

Posted on: 04 Nov 2025

Families in Fayetteville and Washington County know that college admissions have grown more competitive with every passing year. Northwest Arkansas has changed rapidly. The region now attracts corporate relocations, professional talent, and high-earning families from across the country. As a result, Fayetteville students increasingly compete not only with their local peers, but also with highly […]

Top High Schools in the Nashville, TN Area: How They Compare for College Admissions

Posted on: 03 Nov 2025

A Music City Education Landscape Nashville has grown into one of the fastest-changing metro areas in the country. Consequently, its high schools reflect that transformation. Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) operates selective academic magnets, comprehensive zoned high schools, and specialized arts and STEM programs. Meanwhile, a cluster of long-established independent schools serves families seeking a […]