Bradshaw: Top-tier colleges offer unique opportunities beyond academics
Dear Mr. Bradshaw, I will apply to several top colleges next year, and I have a question that, so far, no one has answered to my satisfaction. If I am...
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Bradshaw: Competition, dwindling resources brought college admissions scandal
Dear Mr. Bradshaw, My husband and I have three children in grades nine through 12 and we have a number of friends who have hired college consultants to work with...
Bradshaw: Serious flaws in college admissions revealed in bribery case
The U. S. Department of Justice recently revealed a sweeping probe into a bribery scheme that they charge allowed wealthy parents to “buy” entrance to elite universities for their children....
Bradshaw: Take your time when choosing a major
When should you choose your college major? This is a question that I am often asked by parents and students alike. By the time students reach their junior or senior...
Bradshaw: Developing leadership skills is important criterion for admission to top schools
Dear Mr. Bradshaw, I was shocked to hear that my neighbor’s child has been denied admission to all of the top colleges he has applied to. He is a brilliant...
Column: Rejection from top schools shouldn’t deter students from excelling elsewhere
Dear Mr. Bradshaw, My application has been rejected by several top colleges and I am confused. I have yet to hear from any Ivy League schools, and at this point...
Column: Research, campus visits can help narrow your college list
As you plan your pilgrimage to potential colleges this summer, I have some suggestions that will save you time and money. First, do your homework. Most admissions departments schedule a...
Bradshaw: College choice should be guided by academic rigor, matching your strengths
Is there such a thing as being too perfect? That is the question that a New York Times article explored recently when it reported about what teens try to be...
Bradshaw: Class evaluations can be a sticky task to take on
Dear Mr. Bradshaw, I am a junior in high school and want to participate in an extracurricular activity that will benefit students as well as help me develop my leadership...
Column: Students must weigh job prospects, debt in post-graduate plans
Dear Mr. Bradshaw, I am a sophomore at the University of Chicago and in the process of deciding on a career in law or business. What are the job prospects...