Financial Health of Colleges

Financial Health of Colleges: What Parents Need to Consider

Once upon a time, picking a college was simpler. Was it a “fit?”…
College Bill

Reading and Understanding Your College Bill

At The Core is excited to be sharing a new blog post from Malea…

Are expensive summer camps worth it?

Ever since we started our Summer Opportunities web page years…

Should Your High School Student Have a Part-Time Job?

At The Core Founder and CEO, Beth Probst, recently had the honor…

Teens picking careers?! Preparing your teen for effective career exploration and college major selection

We see many sides of the career exploration process for teens.…

Parenting Teens: Friends, Motivation, and Independence

We know our families have specific parenting questions. We are…

Free College? Consider the US Military Academies

Not many colleges in the United States can claim to be free,…

Financial Aid Considerations When Shopping for a College: FAFSA vs. CSS Profile

When searching for a college, families need to consider academic,…

Being Undecided: Good Idea or Risky Business?

“Undecided is our biggest major.” “You can still graduate…