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...
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Deciding to take the ACT or the SAT depends on school preference
Dear Mr. Bradshaw, I am a junior in high school and am wondering if I should sign up to take the SAT or the ACT as I move forward in...
Bradshaw: Bay Area universities serve as conduit to Silicon Valley jobs
Dear Mr. Bradshaw, What makes the Bay Area attractive to so many technology companies? I am interested in a tech career and am wondering if this is where I should...
Field of study, costs figure prominently in college choice
Dear Mr. Bradshaw, I am a high school junior. I have excellent test scores, a high GPA and an impressive list of extracurricular activities. How do you suggest that I...
Column: Ivy Leagues have advantages, but also downsides
Dear Mr. Bradshaw, I grew up in a working-class family and while I did not graduate from an Ivy League school I did graduate from an elite state college. I...
Guest column: It’s not too soon to start the college application process
The fall semester of your senior year is normally the busiest time in your high school career, so the sooner you start the college application process, the easier it will...
Prepare for college by taking classes, activities that reflect your interests
Dear Mr. Bradshaw, I am finishing the first semester of my freshman year in high school. I have straight A’s, and I want to know what you suggest as the...
Law school prepation requires high grades, career focus
Dear Mr. Bradshaw, I just started my freshman year in college and want to make sure I get off to a good start. I hope to pursue a career in...
Enthusiasm is key to selling a stellar high school record to college interviewers
Dear Mr. Bradshaw, I am applying to several colleges this fall that will require an interview by an alumnus. Can you share with me what the interviewer will be looking...
Intelligence, performance and careful planning help in picking top college
There is so much misinformation about applying for admission to a top college or university that I thought that I should dedicate a column to demystifying the process. While some...