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COVID-19 Update: The Class of 2021 needs to pay careful attention to college application deadlines in these current times. Some colleges are delaying deadlines used in the past to allow for testing to take place. Always refer to the college’s website for the application and scholarship application deadlines. Some in the world of college admissions […]
Ohio high school graduation requirements have several facets that students need to complete including fulfilling curriculum requirements, meeting competency requirements, and demonstrating readiness for the steps after school in order to receive their diploma. For the classes of 2021 and 2022, you can find the details here. For the classes of 2023 and below, you […]
Searching for a college that fits your student has many criteria. However, how can you choose a college if you are not sure about what your major is? Sure, colleges will gladly accept a student who is exploring and undecided, and that choice may be right for some. (Read more about our thoughts and suggestions […]
Recently, Harvard announced that 340 first year students requested deferment–20% of the normal class size. At the University of Massachusetts meanwhile, only 1.2% have asked for a gap year. At first glance, it appears that elite universities may see higher gap year deferment numbers that other colleges. In this time of COVID-19, more parents are […]
Families pay close attention to the merit aid provided by colleges–as they should! Scholarships offered directly by colleges make up the largest share of scholarship money available to students. Most of the time, these scholarships are awarded based on GPA and ACT/SAT test scores. This year because seniors have had a hard time getting a […]
These are strange times to be sure! We wanted to have a place where we can share the latest COVID-19 news related to changes in the high school/college landscape. The situation is fluid. We’ll use this blog post to include frequent updates as we learn of them. Keep scrolling to read about how At The […]
“I keep hearing announcements that colleges are no longer requiring students to submit an ACT/SAT score with applications. Can you help us unpack the details?” What does it mean to apply to college “test optional”? The events of spring 2020 significantly disrupted the normal ACT/SAT schedules for high school juniors. In an effort to give […]
This spring, our worlds were turned upside down. And yet, life did go on. Our schools and workplaces adapted. Our favorite restaurants and stores adapted. And we — all of us — did too. For almost 8 years, we’ve been interviewing teenagers. THOUSANDS of hours of talking to students. Our interviews are a big part […]
Once upon a time, picking a college was simpler. Was it a “fit?” Did it have your major and other stuff you needed? Could your family afford it? Those criteria are still most important. But in today’s world, the financial health of colleges is a huge factor that families must consider because it can have […]
At The Core is excited to be sharing a new blog post from Malea Hornback, CFP®, of Wealth Planning Corporation to help families read and understand their child’s college bill. Located in Cincinnati, Wealth Planning Corporation has been a private, independent wealth management company since 1984. WPC is a fee-only SEC Registered Investment Advisor, avoiding […]
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