Posts by Dave Bergman:

Applying to Selective Colleges from Essex County, MA: History, Science, and a Crowded Pool

Posted on: 17 Apr 2025

A County with Unusual Depth Essex County, Massachusetts is one of the most historically layered places in North America. Encompassing Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and more than two dozen other communities, it runs along the North Shore from Lynn and Saugus in the south to Newburyport and Salisbury in the north. It is home to the […]

Case Study: How One Essex County Student Used America’s Oldest Fishing Coast to Stand Out in College Admissions

Posted on: 14 Apr 2025

Essex County, Massachusetts sits on one of the most historically layered coastlines in the United States. Gloucester, founded in 1623, is the oldest continuously operating fishing port in America. The salt marshes of Ipswich and Newburyport rank among the most ecologically significant on the Eastern Seaboard. Salem’s harbor shaped early American commerce. The towns of […]

Online Degree Completion Calculator: How Long Will It Take to Finish While Working

Posted on: 13 Apr 2025

The most common question working adults ask before enrolling in an online degree program is not which school to choose or how much it costs. It is: Can I actually do this while working full time? The answer is yes — but with a significant caveat. The students who succeed are the ones who planned […]

The Top 30 Most LGBTQ Friendly Colleges

Posted on: 09 Apr 2025

For a prospective college student who identifies as LGBTQ+, finding a LGBTQ friendly college is crucial. You want to know that your future campus home will be safe and inclusive, and offer a community where you will thrive academically and socially. What’s more, you may have concerns about access to facilities, campus resources, healthcare, and […]

Case Study: How One Arlington Student Turned a Company Town into a College Admissions Edge

Posted on: 08 Apr 2025

Arlington County, Virginia is unlike any other county in America. Covering just 26 square miles, it is the smallest self-governing county in the country. Yet within those 26 square miles sit the Pentagon, Amazon’s national headquarters, one of the densest concentrations of federal contractors in the world, and some of the most sought-after public high […]

When Do SAT Scores Come Out? Digital SAT Release Dates for 2025

Posted on: 24 Mar 2025

After completing an SAT test, we understand that you are extremely eager to find out your results. If you are a senior, you may also be anxious to know how quickly your prospective colleges can receive your results. This blog has you covered on both fronts as we answer the question: when do SAT scores […]

When Do ACT Scores Come Out? ACT Release Dates for 2025

Posted on: 24 Mar 2025

In an ideal world, ACT scores would come out on the same day you sat for the exam. For many teens that would alleviate a good deal of stress, nerves, and sleepless nights in the weeks that follow testing day. In reality, ACT test-takers will have to endure a wait that could last anywhere from […]

SAT to ACT Conversion Chart – 2025

Posted on: 18 Mar 2025

Wondering whether colleges favor the SAT or the ACT? Good news—they don’t! Rather, highly selective colleges look for superior scores on either the SAT or ACT. Accordingly, it can be a useful exercise to compare equivalent scores using an SAT to ACT conversion chart. Doing so can give you a deeper understanding of the value […]