Vanessa Hamilton, Author at At The Core

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Entries by Vanessa Hamilton

10 Things You Might Not Have Known About the Test Optional Movement

June 22, 2022 in Testing /by Vanessa Hamilton

ACT and SAT testing has been part of the college application process for a long time. Since COVID, the test optional movement has been a huge part of the conversation. […]

Fighting Career Illiteracy

June 2, 2022 in College Major/Career, Planning for College /by Vanessa Hamilton

Our kids are illiterate – CAREER illiterate. And it’s very much not okay. Some families realize this for the first time when they start college visits. Everyone asks your child, […]

What to expect at your student’s college orientation?

May 25, 2022 in Planning for College /by Vanessa Hamilton

We love the high school graduation season and all that goes with it! Students have worked hard to get here. Families have spent the last year searching for, applying to, […]

How can we help our students get “good jobs”?

May 24, 2022 in College Major/Career, Planning for College /by Vanessa Hamilton

Forty years ago, a college degree was enough to virtually guarantee a job after graduation. Recently, Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce published a study, “The Uncertain Pathway […]

Top 10 Benefits of Dual Enrollment or Dual Credit

May 19, 2022 in High School, Planning for College /by Vanessa Hamilton

Dual enrollment or dual credit (called College Credit Plus in Ohio) is gaining popularity among high school students. The benefits of dual enrollment are many, and the drawbacks are few. […]

Why is this investment worth making? Weighing the cost versus the value of extracurricular activities

May 11, 2022 in College Major/Career, High School, Planning for College /by Vanessa Hamilton

Since 2012, At The Core has helped hundreds of students with career exploration and self assessment through our Guided Self Assessment process. To learn about how the service works, parents […]

Demonstrated Interest: Why it matters and the importance of being genuine

May 2, 2022 in Planning for College /by Vanessa Hamilton

Today’s world of college admissions can feel like a moving target. What are colleges really looking for in applicants? GPA, standardized test scores, and course rigor have historically been the […]

Our Top 10 High School, College, and Career Planning Blog Posts

April 22, 2022 in All /by Vanessa Hamilton

Who remembers David Letterman’s Top 10 lists? Hopefully, you aren’t too young to remember David Letterman and his top 10 lists. Dave’s top 10s were epic. Need a refresher? Have […]

Am I too late? Am I too early? When is the right time for career exploration with your teen?

April 8, 2022 in College Major/Career, Planning for College /by Vanessa Hamilton

Parents are always conscious of time. From the very beginning raising our children, we are so aware of those time markers: first words, first steps, potting training, etc. During the […]

What are credentials and certifications?

April 4, 2022 in College Major/Career, Planning for College /by Vanessa Hamilton

Have you heard the word “credentials” or “certifications” lately? These words are definitely in play in the world of students, employers, and educators. What are they, really? Think of them […]