Ohio honors diploma

The Ohio Honors Diploma for Class of 2026 and Beyond: What Is It and Is It Necessary?

UPDATE: In the state of Ohio, the honors diploma requirements…
Test anxiety

Let’s Help Reduce Test Anxiety for Our Teens

Do you remember the feeling when you sat down for a standardized…
College material

Is My Child College Material?

“Is my child college material?” Boy, that is a hefty question…

Our Mission Statement and What It Means for You

Way back in the early days of At The Core, our team of professionals…
Career path in mind

So Your High Schooler Has a Chosen Career in Mind

We hear this story from lots of families. Their teen decides…
Your child

Which One of These Sounds Like Your Child?

With each Guided Self Assessment, our team of expert professionals…
FAFSA

12 Ways This Year’s FAFSA is Changing and How It Will Impact You

NOTE: this piece was last updated on 11/29/2023. There are details…
College visits

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Campus tour

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Our team has been on many (MANY!) campus tours. Almost all start…
Self assessment

Why do we teach self assessment to teens?

The reality for today’s teens is that they keep their heads…