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What does it mean to apply to college test optional?
The media loves to share stories about the "test optional" movement.…
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What COVID-19 Has Taught Us About Teenagers
In the spring of 2020, our worlds were turned upside down. And…
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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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Reading and Understanding Your College Bill
At The Core is excited to be sharing a new blog post from Malea…
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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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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.…
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Parenting Teens: Friends, Motivation, and Independence
We know our families have specific parenting questions. We are…
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Free College? Consider the US Military Academies
Not many colleges in the United States can claim to be free,…
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Financial Aid Considerations When Shopping for a College: FAFSA vs. CSS Profile
When searching for a college, families need to consider academic,…