Demonstrated interest

Demonstrated Interest: Why It Matters and the Importance of Being Genuine

Today’s world of college admissions can feel like a moving…
Top 10

Our Top 10 High School, College, and Career Planning Blog Posts

Who remembers David Letterman's Top 10 lists? Hopefully, you…
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…
Picked your college

You’ve picked your college. Now what?

Congratulations! Your student has selected the place where they…
Choosing a college

Choosing a college: how to help your student make the final decision

Making a final decision on a college to attend will come down…
Educational Opportunity Service

Should you say “yes”? ACT’s Educational Opportunity Service and SAT’s Student Search Service

Families are sometimes surprised when shortly after taking the…
Deferral waitlist rejection

Deferrals, Waitlists, and Rejections: Strategies to Avoid & How to Respond

The college application game is steeped in numbers. Let’s start…
Choosing a college

Important College Credit Plus Eligibility Announcement for 2022/23

The State of Ohio has passed a ruling change regarding student…