Bradford School: Pittsburgh

almost 2 years ago TLK
tlkudrna ((at)) hotmail dot com

worked in the Placement Department. Frankly, the problem lies with the "models" they hire to sell the school. FRANKLY, they lie. It is not really their fault as they are directed to lie and would lose their jobs if they didn't. I personally couldn't lie like that for a buck. I have heard them lie outside of my office indicating that we place people at Disney...it doesn't happen. In a small market like Pittsburgh you are competing with grads from CMU, Pitt, Duquesne and the Art Institute. Frankly higher presige institutions than Bradford. It isn't your fault, you were lied to. Also, you young women seem driven but I guarantee you I had plenty of calls from parents whose children missed 80% of the school year and had a 1.5 grade average which was regularly upgraded to a passing grade so they could get their money. Wouldn't show up for interviews. I BEGGED to get portfolios on disc so I could send work. Didn't happen. In my opinion, all of these career schools lie and if you are considering them, ask to see the records of where your majors were placed in the last three years. What position and for how much money. They keep these records on their system, run their reports off of them so don't hesitate to ask. All in all, I truly think you are better off at a community college. I hope I saved one of you!

about 3 years ago old student
basket_26 ((at)) yahoo dot com

The only thing good about this school was the friendships I had made. This includes the students and the staff. Most of the staff was there for me if I needed anything. But this school also lied, they say if you fail your done. Well I know that is a lie. Teachers have failed students but certain people cover it up and allow those students back. So how fair is that to have the slacker kids still there while the kids who wanna learn, learn? And at this Bradford School, the dorm situation isn't what you think. When you leave for your summer break you have the notion that you will be living in the Sidney Square apartments for the rest of your stay. Instead they force certain individuals to move to a different set of apartments with less security and no laundry service. Also for those with out a car it is hard to buy food because the store is 8 blocks away, and where its easy in the summer and fall. Its a hard long walk in the winter. I just think that this school is a crock and they don't care about its students or its faculty, it only cares about its money and ratings.