Before you go to college, first get at the core.

Empowering families with the knowledge and tools to tackle HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE, AND CAREER PLANNING with confidence and clarity.

Serving families nationwide

Headquartered in Central Ohio, At The Core has been serving families nationwide since 2012.

BY GRADE PLANNERS

WHAT WE DO

Heading to college

COLLEGE MAJOR/CAREER

“I have no clue what I want to be and need help understanding what careers might be right for me.”

Parents can’t afford to send their children to college without a clearer picture of what they want to do.

No one else does what we do. Go from guessing and grasping to confidence and clarity with our Guided Self Assessment service.

Programming

PRESENTATIONS

So many moving parts: ACT/SAT, $$$, college choice, high school courses, majors, etc.

Find a program to give you the knowledge you need. You got this!

START HERE! Upcoming Programming & Events
(wide variety of topics for all grades)

Heads Up! Equipping Students for What’s Next (grade 7, 8, 9)
Smart Money Moves for the College-Bound (grades 6 & up)
Looking Ahead: Planning for Success in High School (grade 8)
College Application Workshop (summer before senior year)
Getting Ready for College: Resources for Families of Rising College Freshmen
College & Career Coffee Chats (grades 6-10)
Lunch & Learn presentations (grades 6 & up)

CONSULTATIONS

Do you feel lost, behind, don’t know where to start? Do you just need someone who has the answers?

We get it! We’re parents, too!

Our Private Consultation expert facilitators reduce stress and bring you more joy and confidence. The meeting’s content is driven by YOU…what do you need to talk about?

“This process was very beneficial and definitely has directed me into my areas of interest and has left me more confident with the process of figuring out the correct career for me.”

S.C. Student
S.C. Student

“I’m feeling much more confident about helping our sophomore after attending this session. So many questions answered and tips given!”

S.M., Parent
S.M., Parent

“By taking simple questions and going so in depth, At The Core was able to recognize things I had never thought of before.”

M.E., Powell, OH
M.E., Powell, OH
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UPCOMING EVENTS

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College, Careers, & Coffee: A Chat with Delaware Area Career Center WEBINAR

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College Research: Conducting an Effective Search with Online Tools™ (Grades 8-11) WEBINAR

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College, Careers, & Coffee: A Chat with Delaware Area Career Center WEBINAR

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Why Go to College? Career/Major Thinking for Teens™ (Grades 8-12) WEBINAR

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A Fast Track to Success for Graduating Seniors WEBINAR

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Preparing Students for College & Career: A coffee chat with Great Oaks Career Campuses WEBINAR

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Smart Money Moves for the College-Bound™ (Grades 6 & up) WEBINAR

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LATEST BLOG POSTS

Your child

Which One of These Sounds Like Your Child?

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FAFSA

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NOTE: this piece was last updated on 8/15/2023. There are details…
AI and careers

AI Will Impact Your Child’s Future Career

The title sums it up pretty clearly: Artificial intelligence…

RESOURCES

We are frequently asked to help….families know we are connected to resources that they may need.
To serve you well, we’ve created these info-packed pages for you.

PODCAST LIBRARY
Beth Probst is a frequent podcast guest and loves helping families with her valuable tips. Check back often for the latest podcast episodes.

RESOURCE LIBRARY
See the helpful links to a wide variety of topics for families of college-bound students.

Friends of At The Core
Helpful outside resources to share with our At The Core family…

ACT and SAT Information
Tips for college entrance exam testing.

College-Bound Videos
Though not a substitute for what you’d learn at a live event, we have a library of video clips on college-bound topics.

Facebook Posts

8 hours ago

Getting At The Core
Creating a college list doesn't have to be difficult. We've created a unique deep dive webinar to share our favorite tips with you about researching colleges, developing your criteria, visiting campuses, and more. Register for our 10/4 live webinar. Can't watch live? All registrants will receive the recording so you can watch later with your student. buff.ly/3LBZE0b ... See MoreSee Less
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10 hours ago

Getting At The Core
FREE college & career webinars with the Delaware Area Career Center this week! Families (grades 6-11) served by DACC, be sure to register for one of our two free webinars this week. Students have access to super electives in fields like healthcare, engineering, robotics, digital design, Zoo School, construction, welding, dentistry, bioscience, cybersecurity, app programming, hospitality, landscape architecture, equine science, wildlife management, law enforcement, early childhood education, cosmetology, culinary arts, automotive collision & technology, power sports, fire service, pharmacy, and exercise science. That's quite a list! Register to gain an understanding of how it works. 10/3 at 10:00 am: buff.ly/45Z7kSm or 10/5 at 6:30 pm: buff.ly/48kHAkX ... See MoreSee Less
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17 hours ago

Getting At The Core
Does your family (grades 6-10) live in one of these districts? Are you aware of the "super elective" programs available to your student? You won't want to miss one of our FREE college & career chats with Great Oaks Career Campuses! We'll be hosting in-person chats at Symmes Twp & Anderson libraries as well as a virtual webinar. mailchi.mp/gettingatthecore/great-oaks-fall-2023-mason-forest-hills-loveland-milford-goshen-more ... See MoreSee Less
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Beth Probst

OUR Founder – bETH PROBST

Since 2012, Beth Probst, Founder and CEO of At The Core, has inspired college-bound families to think strategically about college, major, and career selection to avoid stress and extra expense. Beth’s practical tips and stories from the trenches inspire families to be thoughtful, practical, and creative about college-related decisions. Beth is available for public speaking and podcasts.