college versus trade school

College versus trade school: Is "versus" the right word?

We see the topic a lot in the news lately. High paying trade…
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Why Coding Matters to our Kids' Futures

At The Core is excited to share a guest blog from Raj Shah, Founder…
student's summer

How to Make a Student’s Summer into an Awesome Experience

Ah, summer! Who doesn’t love summer?! As our little baby becomes…
Career-tech

Gain Career Experience in High School with Career-Tech

Career-tech is all "the rage." This makes us smile! Did you see…

The Biggest College Prep Decision You Can Make

You are not alone. Every year, millions of families go through…
Choosing a major

Choosing a Major, Picking a Career, Understanding Yourself: We Have a Tool for That

At some point, almost everyone struggles with these: choosing…
High school course options

High School Course Options: What Are the Choices and Can They Save Money on College?

Students today face a dizzying array of high school course options.…
college planning

College Prep Confusion: We Don’t Want That For You

8th grade, 9th grade, 10th grade…it all goes by in a blur.…
Speed Reading

10 Ways Gifted Academically Talented Students Can Benefit From Speed Reading

Bonnie James is the founder and president of Advanced Reading…
Honors diploma

The Honors Diploma: What Is It and Is It Necessary?

An honors diploma is earned by exceeding the standards required…