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Spring of 2020 has been unprecedented. The impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced all of us to make changes in every aspect of our lives. Our high school seniors were quickly faced with gut-wrenching realities. In addition to the potential cancellation of things like prom and graduation, college campuses have closed. End of year […]
These are strange times to be sure! We wanted to have a place where we can share the latest news related to changes in the high school/college landscape. The situation is fluid. Students are thinking about exams–ACT/SAT/AP. Seniors are thinking about college acceptances. Plus, a whole lot more! We’ll use this blog post to include […]
Ever since we started our Summer Opportunities web page years ago, we have received versions of one question over and over. Are expensive summer camps worth it? How do we decide if a pricey experience will live up to the marketing material put out by the camp? Does it make a difference on the college […]
At The Core Founder and CEO, Beth Probst, recently had the honor of teaching an online lesson to the nationwide network of Connections Academy students. She shared tips and resources to help students look forward into their futures. To get things rolling, the students were asked “What are you most looking forward to when school […]
We see many sides of the career exploration process for teens. The yucky side is that some parts of this process cause stress for students – no one wants that. High school is a time of exploration (at least it should be), and those active steps can lead to more clarity and confidence at the […]
In October 2019, ACT dropped a bombshell in the world of college entrance testing. Starting in September 2020, students will be able to retake individual sections of the exam. NEVER, EVER has this been allowed before. Students who have already taken the whole ACT exam at least once will be able to retake a single […]
We knew our families have specific parenting questions, so this week we are thrilled to share this guest blog with you, Parenting Teens: Friends, Motivation, and Independence, from Natalie Chubb, of Powell Family Counseling. Natalie is a Licensed Professional Counselor working with families, adults, adolescents, and children coping with challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationships, […]
Not many colleges in the United States can claim to be free, but if your student is the right fit, one of the United States military academies could be an amazing bargain including tuition, room, and board. (Of course, all graduates will fulfill a post-graduation service requirement of at least five years as commissioned officers.) […]
When searching for a college, families need to consider academic, social, and financial fit. Part of the financial fit is understanding aid – that is, any assistance to help a family pay for college. We often talk about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA®. It is the most common tool used to […]
“Undecided is our biggest major.” “You can still graduate in four years.” “We will help you.” These are messages families often hear on college visits. In the college application process, students can feel lots of pressure to choose a major and career before entering. Ugh…one more thing to decide! The attraction of being undecided (and […]
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