Merit scholarship

Merit Scholarships in a Time of COVID-19

Families pay close attention to the merit aid provided by colleges--as…
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Coronavirus

COVID-19: The latest news impacting our college-bound kids

These are strange times to be sure! We wanted to have a place…
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Test Optonial

What does it mean to apply to college test optional?

"I keep hearing announcements that colleges are no longer requiring…
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Teenagers

What COVID-19 Has Taught Us About Teenagers

This spring, our worlds were turned upside down. And yet, life…
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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?”…
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College Bill

Reading and Understanding Your College Bill

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

High School Seniors: Making a College Decision in the Time of COVID-19

Spring of 2020 has been unprecedented. The impact of the Coronavirus…
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Are expensive summer camps worth it?

Ever since we started our Summer Opportunities web page years…
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Should Your High School Student Have a Part-Time Job?

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