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A Heartfelt Announcement: Our Future Plans
After thirteen years of serving families, At The Core announced plans on 1/27/2025 to slowly wind down operations over the coming months. Click here for our announcement.
We have pulled together a list of questions and answers you may have about coming changes. Please email us at info@gettingatthecore.com with additional questions.
What prompted this decision?
Founder and CEO Beth Probst’s professional journey will take a detour as she cares for aging in-laws and parents and looks forward to different pursuits in her personal life.
Why are you announcing this change now?
Our At The Core team is proud of the partnership we have built with our families. Because planning is a journey, we wanted to be transparent with you so that you can take advantage of the services we will continue to provide over the coming weeks and months.
Do you have an end date planned?
Winding down will happen over time, coming to an eventual “full stop” on June 30, 2025.
Are you still offering Guided Self Assessment?
No. Our remaining calendar spots have been filled. We have two suggestions for career planning support:
- Consider a Private Consultation to discuss tips for researching careers and majors.
- Check out some of other career exploration resources.
How will you support rising seniors (Class of 2026) this year?
We will absolutely provide college application support to the Class of 2026!
Read more about our comprehensive College Application Workshop bundle – your family’s solution to a successful application season!
What about your educational programming?
The majority of our programming went offline on May 15, 2025.
Rising seniors (Class of 2026) will find their much needed support with our College Application Workshop bundle.
When will the webinar recordings cease to be available?
The webinar recordings were no longer available after May 15, 2025.
However, we are still here for your quick questions. Please give us a call at (614) 404-0646 or email us at info@gettingatthecore.com.
I have a rising 9th grader. Will your programming/services still be available in the coming years?
No. You will find that a Private Consultation appointment is helpful for discussing key college planning topics.
Can we meet with someone on your team to look ahead and accomplish some course and college planning now?
Yes! We suggest you book a Private Consultation for this kind of customized support. We have limited dates available in June 2025. Please call ASAP to schedule yours.
I hear about companies selling personal information like mailing lists to others when they close. Will you do that?
Nope. We have been your trusted partner over the years, and we have no plans to sell information you have provided to us.
Where can we get the same kind of support after you have finished winding down?
First, we suggest you absorb all our programming while you can. Take advantage of our on-demand high school, college, and career planning programs which are available here. These programs can be accessed until May 15th. We are happy to talk with you about the programs which will best serve your family.
Check out our Friends of At The Core page for recommendations on tutors, essay support, etc. Get connected with Capstone Wealth Partners for the “paying for college” component of this process. You can sign up for their free newsletter at the bottom of this page.
Beyond that, we don’t know anyone who does what we do in the exact same way—especially the career planning piece. Our process is unique. You can find college planning companies across the country. Always research a company/team before you sign on for expensive services. Make sure you are completely clear about the services they will and won’t provide.
Can you recommend similar college planning services?
Check out our Friends of At The Core page for recommendations on tutors, essay support, etc. Get connected with Capstone Wealth Partners for the “paying for college” component of this process. You can sign up for their free newsletter at the bottom of this page.
Beyond that, we don’t know anyone who does what we do in the exact same way—especially the career exploration piece. We approach the process differently.
There are plenty of “college counselors” out there. Typically, their approach is to engage in a contract with families and focus on finding a college. Always research a company/team before you sign on for expensive services. Make sure you are completely clear about the services they will and won’t provide.
Can you recommend resources for us to follow once you are gone?
In our absence (from July onward), please find another source of support. Some newsletters we enjoy including Grown & Flown for their parenting newsletter, Jeff Selingo for higher education news, and Lumina Foundation for daily news. Click here to see our list of recommended books.
How do I get in touch with you?
As always, we welcome your communications either by email at info@gettingatthecore.com or by phone at (614) 404-0646.
In closing, we want to say, “thank you.” The past thirteen years have been an incredible ride. Your belief and trust in us have been the driving force behind our every step. It’s been truly an honor to support you on your journey through high school to college and career.
About Us
How is At The Core different from traditional college counselors?
We often act as a hub of information for families because they’ve connected with us early in the process and know we are a trusted resource. We offer a wide variety of support (website, mailing list, consultations, rising senior support, etc.) to help families.
Students have access to school counselors via their high school. We always encourage teens to engage with their counselor for all the college planning help they can offer. Some students want more or different help than they can get at school. When families find that there are specific areas where they need additional help, we suggest they find a professional with deep expertise in that area of need (ACT/SAT, essay writing, etc.). We’ve collected up a list of folks you might turn to on our Friends of At The Core webpage.
Who are the At The Core facilitators?
The At The Core facilitators are amazing people! This growing team of professionals is carefully trained to use At The Core processes and methods. Each comes to At The Core with their own career journey, though most have backgrounds in career or school counseling, education or management.
What is the geographical area At The Core serves?
At The Core serves families nationwide. Meetings in Central Ohio and Cincinnati are typically face-to-face (if possible), and other sessions are completed online.
Private Consultations
How far in advance can I schedule a Private Consultation?
Due to winding down operations, Private Consultation appointments will be available on a limited basis in June 2025. Please give us a call ASAP at (614) 404-0646 to schedule your family’s appointment.
How do I schedule a Private Consultation?
To schedule a Private Consultation, please give us a call at (614) 404-0646.
These appointments are one hour in length, with an option to book an additional 30 minutes. The agenda is customized to answer your questions and provide tools/resources for your family.
What do I need to bring to a Private Consultation?
Just you and your student! Your facilitator will communicate with you to ask anything they need to know prior to the meeting.
Other Questions
We have lots of college money questions! Can you help with that?
Funding college education can be complex (to say the least!). It’s critical for you to connect with a trusted resource. Please see our Friends of At the Core webpage for resources that we trust. We highly recommend you connect with Capstone Wealth Partners. They have been our trusted go to for over a decade.
Do you offer assistance with ACT/SAT prep?
The best, first place to visit is our ACT/SAT webpage. You’ll find dates and details to get you started.
We cover a lot about college admissions testing in our Private Consultations (and you can ask all that is on your mind!). Although we do not offer any tutoring or test prep, please visit our Friends of At the Core webpage to see the resources we know and trust.
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