Merit scholarship

Merit Scholarships in a Time of COVID-19

Families pay close attention to the merit aid provided by colleges--as…
Test Optonial

What does it mean to apply to college test optional?

The media loves to share stories about the "test optional" movement.…
Teenagers

What COVID-19 Has Taught Us About Teenagers

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

Financial Health of Colleges: What Parents Need to Consider

Once upon a time, picking a college was simpler. Was it a “fit?”…
College Bill

Reading and Understanding Your College Bill

At The Core is excited to be sharing a new blog post from Malea…
high school seniors

High School Seniors: Making a College Decision in the Time of COVID-19

Spring of 2020 has been unprecedented. The impact of the Coronavirus…

Are expensive summer camps worth it?

Ever since we started our Summer Opportunities web page years…

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.…

In the News: Changes to the ACT Exam

The original piece below was written in January 2020. Since that…