Heading to college

Heading to College with "Clarity and Confidence"

Clarity and confidence – from the genesis of At The Core, we’ve…

When is your kiddo "in the groove?" Self Knowledge and Career Thinking

For us, it is when we are serving students and families. That's…
High school course options

High School Course Options: How do we decide?

Parents, remember when we went to high school? For most of us,…
List of colleges

Making a List of Colleges: Are You Ready for the Tough Questions?

Sometimes the tough questions can give us pause. Recently, a…
Liberal arts

To liberal arts or NOT to liberal arts? That is the question.

Some say the traditional liberal arts colleges are dying. Others…
Searching for a college

Sometimes searching for a college can have one "major" barrier

Searching for a college that fits your student has many criteria.…
Gap year

Help! Gap Year Programs Are Expensive

Is your student thinking about doing a gap year before attending…
Teenagers

What COVID-19 Has Taught Us About Teenagers

In the spring of 2020, our worlds were turned upside down. And…

Should Your High School Student Have a Part-Time Job?

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

Teens picking careers?! Preparing your teen for effective career exploration and college major selection

We see many sides of the career exploration process for teens.…