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Posts by Dave Bergman:

Best Private Schools in San Diego – 2024

Posted on: 12 Jan 2024

San Diego Area parents looking for the right private school for their children are likely interested in assessing the college counseling and college matriculation statistics of all prospective private high schools. This is even relevant information even for parents of an elementary or middle school student as, ideally, your child will continue at the same […]

Best Private Schools in NJ – 2024

Posted on: 11 Jan 2024

There are more than 250 private schools within the state of New Jersey. There are also numerous fantastic public options in the Garden State as well. In fact, 8 of the top 100 nationally ranked (by US News) high schools are located in NJ. With no shortage of solid options available, there are numerous factors […]

Best Private Schools in Miami – 2024

Posted on: 04 Jan 2024

If you live in the Miami Metropolitan Area and are considering a private school for your child, there are a number of wonderful options on the menu. Of course, having so many choices can feel a bit overwhelming. Are you seeking a boarding or day school? Do you want your child’s high school to have […]

5 College Application Mistakes to Avoid

Posted on: 27 Dec 2023

With the majority of college application deadlines just days away, it’s important to perform a thorough review of your applications to help avoid making obvious mistakes that can negatively impact your chances for admission. When you’re done with that, do it again and then have a second and third set of eyes do the same. […]

College Fair Advice for High School Students

Posted on: 22 Dec 2023

Without a solid game plan, a college fair can easily become nothing more than a blur of smiles, handshakes, and the accumulation of enough glossy pamphlets to wallpaper your bedroom twenty times over. However, with proper planning, a college fair can be an illuminating experience that will provide you with newfound insight into prospective colleges […]

Do Colleges Look at Social Media?

Posted on: 22 Dec 2023

Wondering if colleges look at the social media accounts of prospective students, and how they find them? Let’s start with a cautionary tale. In a well-publicized story that made international news, Harvard University rescinded offers of admission to more than ten students who posted obscene, sexually explicit, and racist memes in a private Facebook group. […]

Best Private Schools in Chicago – 2024

Posted on: 19 Dec 2023

The Chicago Area is fortunate enough to have some of the best public high schools in the United States. However, if you are unable to access those particular institutions or feel that a private school would be more beneficial to your son or daughter, then you are also in luck. This is due to the […]

UW Madison Transfer Acceptance Rate and Requirements — 2024

Posted on: 18 Dec 2023

The University of Wisconsin’s Madison campus has never been a more desirable postsecondary destination for top students from around the country/world. As a result, many strong high school students are turned away during the application process. The encouraging news is the fact that UW Madison remains an extremely transfer-friendly institution, welcoming over 2,000 new Badgers […]