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Essay editing •
Application review •
Standardized test prep •
School Selection Guidance •
Resume review •
Transcript/Curriculum Review •
Ongoing Counseling •
Interview prep
Specialty: Elite colleges and universities • College Transfers • Athletic Recruiting • Scholarship Search • International Applications • Learning Disabilities • Legacy/Development Cases • Medical School • Business School User reviews
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Bradshaw College Consulting, Saturday, 03 October 2009 Written by Holly Wild
Narrative Review (More detail = more helpful) BACKGROUND & GOALS: College Consultant guiding students applying for admissions to Ivy League colleges and schools through the testing, interview and application process.Gerald Bradshaw spent nearly 15 years interviewing students for Harvard College before he started Bradshaw College Consulting. As an alumni interviewer he gained tremendous insights into the admissions process--and not just at Harvard—but also across the board at all selective colleges and universities. Bradshaw College Consulting focuses on working with students and their families with the college admissions process. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Curriculum planning I work with students ranging from 7th graders to high school seniors. I help them navigate through the existing school curriculum to choose the best classes that will help prepare them to gain admission to highly selective colleges and universities. I also provide reading lists and other exercises that are customized to enhance the abilities of each student. Test preparation and evaluation I review all test scores including SSAT, PSAT, SATI, the three SATIIs, and ACT. In cases where test scores are substantially below the average of the college or university of their choice, I provide recommendations on how to improve their chances of admission. Most students applying to highly competitive colleges already know test scores are an important part of the decision process. However, not all perfect 800s get admitted. In these cases, I help the student communicate other parts of the application that I know from experience will be valued by admissions committees. The key is being to be able to communicate those attributes. See » "How to get admitted to the Ivy League and other top colleges and universities." College application assistance Meeting deadlines and other documentation requirements are critical. I help students manage each critical milestone in the application process to ensure that there are no last minutes glitches. Will Early Action or Regular Action applications enhance a student's chances of admission? How important is the Personal Statement? There is a enough variation among schools to warrant a closer look at each area. See » "How to get admitted to the Ivy League and other top colleges and universities." Personal interview coaching Most Ivy League colleges require an alumni interview as part of the admissions process. As an alumnus, I interview students each year on behalf of Harvard College and write an extensive evaluation of each applicant. Naturally, I recuse myself if I have worked with the student. The alumni interview is a great opportunity for the student to communicate those attributes that they feel are most important for the admission committee to consider. I work with each student to ensure that the alumni interview makes a difference. See » "How to get admitted to the Ivy League and other top colleges and universities." Law School preparation The best strategy for applying to a top law school is to work with someone who has firsthand insights on the process-especially for schools that are the standard of excellence in legal education. I was admitted to Harvard Law School; I was also admitted to the law schools of Yale and Stanford. I chose Harvard. Working with someone who was admitted to one of these schools gives you a tangible advantage. RESULTS & FINAL THOUGHTS: You need more than just advice on how to get into the best colleges or universities; you need an advocate. Gerald Bradshaw, Harvard Law School, Class of 1976, and University of California Berkeley, Class of 1973, is a college consultant who understands the thorough preparation needed to enter the best schools. Would you recommend this consultant or hire them again?: yes
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