Bradshaw: Advice for high schoolers entering the AI era
Your mission over the next four years is to train yourself to think critically, work adaptively, and use AI as a force multiplier for your own ideas.
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Bradshaw: Elite college admissions is now a game of chicken that most don’t know they’re playing
The truth is, top-tier admissions today is less like applying for a job — and more like a high-speed game of chicken. Colleges want to admit students who are almost...
Bradshaw: Writing as your secret admissions weapon
Strong writing showcases not just skill with language, but depth of thought, originality, and self-awareness. When I was a student at UC Berkeley, I wrote for the Daily Cal, covering...
Bradshaw: What international admissions mean for Northwest Indiana
More than ever, international students are setting their sights on public universities — especially top-tier flagships like Purdue, Indiana University, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. These institutions offer...
Bradshaw: College classrooms remain spaces for ideas not ideology
At the end of the day, what top colleges want most is not an ideology — but a mind that’s awake.
Bradshaw: Use summer before college to relax, foster connection
You don’t need to be busy every day. You do need to be present. Use this summer to get good sleep, enjoy quiet time, travel if you can, and reflect...
Bradshaw: Test-optional policies can expand access, obscure data
Test-optional admissions policies may expand access for some students. But they also obscure the data families need to make informed decisions. Without clear performance metrics, applicants must read between the...
Bradshaw: Public school students increasingly competitive in top college admissions
If you attend a public institution that prioritizes academic rigor and incorporates innovative tools like AI tutoring and adaptive learning platforms, you can certainly compete with applicants from top private...
Bradshaw: Debating between business, economics major can influence career
Both economics and business majors offer valuable pathways, each with distinct emphases.
Bradshaw: Clubs, activities can help ease transition to college
The transition to college is a significant milestone, and it’s natural to feel apprehensive. However, by actively engaging in campus life, attending orientation events, and finding activities that align with...