choosing a career

Choosing a career: My daughter wants to be a ballerina. My son wants to be a soccer player.

You can flip this title to “My son wants to be a ballerina/…
ACT exam online

Taking the ACT Exam Online: What Do Parents Need to Know to Prepare Their Children?

No parent likes this kind of surprise. Their student has been…
college entrance exams

The Changing Landscape of College Entrance Exams: ACT and SAT

We talk to a lot of parents. They know a lot has changed about…
finding private scholarships

Finding Private Scholarships

At The Core is excited to bring you this finding private scholarships…
finding a college

Finding a College to Meet Your Needs

We can make the whole high-school-to-college process really complicated!…
choosing a college

Choosing a College: The Heart, The Head, and Those Pesky Well-Meaning-but-Misguided Opinions

Choosing a college feels like an enormous weight to our students.…
Career planning and self assessment in the middle grades

Career Planning and Self Assessment in the Middle Grades: Laying the Groundwork

We spend a lot of time listening to parents of middle and high…
career exploration

Career Exploration: How Helpful are Career Clusters and Personality Assessments?

My teen daughter sends me links to BuzzFeed career quizzes. All.…
prepare for the college interview

How to Prepare for the College Interview

You’ve applied to your favorite colleges. Maybe a few require…