
Why is this investment worth making? Weighing the cost versus the value of extracurricular activities
Since 2012, At The Core has helped hundreds of students with…

Demonstrated Interest: Why It Matters and the Importance of Being Genuine
Today’s world of college admissions can feel like a moving…

Our Top 10 High School, College, and Career Planning Blog Posts
Who remembers David Letterman's Top 10 lists? Hopefully, you…

Am I too late? Am I too early? When is the right time for career exploration with your teen?
Parents are always conscious of time. From the very beginning…

What are credentials and certifications?
Have you heard the word “credentials” or “certifications”…

How Do You Get Internships in College?
If you have followed At The Core for any time at all, you know…

You’ve picked your college. Now what?
Congratulations! Your student has selected the place where they…

Choosing a college: how to help your student make the final decision
Making a final decision on a college to attend will come down…

Should you say “yes”? ACT’s Educational Opportunity Service and SAT’s Student Search Service
Families are sometimes surprised when shortly after taking the…