Good job

How Can We Help Our Students Get “Good Jobs”?

Forty years ago, a college degree was enough to virtually guarantee…
Extracurricular activities

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…
Career exploration

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…
Credentials

What are credentials and certifications?

Have you heard the word “credentials” or “certifications”…
Internships

How Do You Get Internships in College?

If you have followed At The Core for any time at all, you know…
Game plan

Sports fan? Let's talk having a game plan!

Did you love the Super Bowl? Perhaps Team USA? Or Ohio State…
Pressure on high school

The Pressure on High School Students to Have It All Figured Out

Is your student feeling pressure to “figure it all out" and…
College planning

5 Keys to Successful College Planning

We all see the headlines: student loan debt in the trillions,…
Groove U

Must Be Present to Win: 5 Reasons Why Columbus is a Great City to Pursue a Creative Career

We want to thank Dwight Heckelman for his guest blog. Dwight…
Alternatives to college

Alternatives to College

When a student approaches the end of high school, it’s important…