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…
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Finding private scholarships

Finding Private Scholarships

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

Finding a College to Meet Your Needs

We can make the whole high-school-to-college process really complicated!…
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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.…
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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…
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career exploration

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

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

How to Prepare for the College Interview

You’ve applied to your favorite colleges. Maybe a few require…
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Get Noticed by Colleges: College Rep Visits

Parents, have you seen communications from your high school letting…
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Volunteering in High School

Volunteering in High School: National Honor Society? Graduation Requirement?

Volunteering in high school provides so many benefits: helping…
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