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Resource Library
See below for helpful links to a wide variety of topics for families of college-bound students.
What are you looking for today? Click on one of the following topics
College Information Websites
College Scorecard – a searchable list of college data released by the U.S. Department of Education
College Navigator – National Center for Education Statistics helpful info for your college search
Affordability & Transparency Center – U.S. Department of Education’s searchable database of colleges and their costs
The College Board’s College Search Resources – Wealth of information to help begin your college search
SmartScholar – Choosing the right college: A guide – A collection of helpful articles and websites
Fair Test College List – Colleges that do NOT use ACT or SAT test scores for admission
CollegeData.com – TONS of information here! Everything from “College Match” tool to scholarship information to admissions preparation
Campus Visit Tips from The College Board – A good starting point for planning those college visits
Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling (OACAC) College Fairs – Excellent college fairs held each year including one in Columbus, OH
Ohio College2Careers (Ohio C2C) program – Provides services to college students with physical, intellectual, sensory, and mental health disabilities.
CTCL (Colleges That Change Lives) – Unique list of colleges you may not have considered
Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) – This page includes a listing as well as a program finder.
Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD) – Includes undergraduate and graduate art and design schools
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) College Fairs
LD Advisory – Website with tons of info for students with learning differences
College Info Geek – Site for college students with tips to be successful when you’ve left home
College Results Online – Has 4 year graduation statistics by college
The College You Go To May Not Matter As Much As You Think – An excerpt from “Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be” by Frank Bruni
College Application Websites
Common Application – Online application used by over 1,000 colleges
- Common App Member Colleges
- Where you can find the requirements grid – Participating universities and their requirements
- Common Application Essay Prompts
- Common App YouTube page – includes how-to videos
- Sample Common Application, version from 2022-23 – Refer to this paper copy to see what information is required on the Common App
Common Black College Application – Students can use this application to apply to all 61 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU); pay only one-time fee of $20
Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success – 80 universities and colleges coalition
Financial Topics
FSA ID creation – Login needed to file the FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid – FAFSA application required for determining need based aid and for federal student loans
CSS Profile Application – Alternative financial aid application required by some colleges (especially Ivy League)
Free College Money Report™ from Capstone Wealth Partners – answers to 3 critical things every family needs to know before entering the college funding maze.
Nerd Wallet Budget Worksheet – Help future graduates understand how a budget works
Sample Grid Merit Scholarship – Miami University’s merit scholarship page
Full-Tuition and Full-Ride Merit Scholarship list from My Kid’s College Choice
MyCAP planning software from College Aid Pro
Private Student Loan Resources – Private loans are ALWAYS the last resort and should be used to cover small gaps in funding (watch our Smart Money Moves webinar for guidance); however, we have two resources for you: LendEDU and Student Loan Hero.
Tuition Reciprocity Agreements (regional):
- Midwest Student Exchange Program
- New England Board of Higher Education
- Southern Regional Education Board
- Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
LimeConnect Scholarship Opportunities for students with disabilities
Career Information Websites
Occupational Outlook Handbook – Published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Job Shadow – Extensive list of interviews with career people in different fields
JobHero – Resume samples by job title – Lots of great career-related information
College Info Geek – Lots of great articles on more than just careers…study tips, paying off student loans, and landing your dream job
Career One Stop Video Library – Hundreds of videos and information about a long list of careers
LimeConnect – Various support programs for those with disabilities.
ACT
SAT
Other test related sites
At The Core’s Media Coverage
We’ve been very grateful to receive media coverage about At The Core and Guided Self Assessment.
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Good Day Columbus on Fox 28
Beth Probst had the opportunity to sit down with Shawn Ireland and Cameron Fontana of Good Day Columbus to talk about teens, their summers, and how to make the most of them. Can you guess what Cameron’s college major was? Click to watch the video.
Beth Probst chatted with Good Day Columbus about some great organizational plans for the upcoming school year for your high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior. Click to watch the video.
Fox 19 Now News with Jessica Brown
Jessica Brown and Beth sat down for a talk about testing, what colleges are looking for, our student’s social media accounts, and high school experiences. Click to watch the video.
WBNS 10TV Featured News Piece with Tracy Townsend
Tracy Townsend and 10TV take a look at how families can prepare for college and what they need to be thinking about to be successful. Click to watch the video.
610 WTVN
Beth Probst had the exciting opportunity to be a guest on the What Matters Show hosted by Mindy Drayer and Mikaela Hunt. They chatted about things teens can do over the summer to get the most from their break. (Making phone calls?!)
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Morning Show with Joel Riley Interview
Beth Probst talks with Joel Riley of 610 WTVN’s Morning Show about college costs, the Common App, and the application process today as well as information about Guided Self Assessment.
How At The Core can prevent wasting precious tuition dollars
Beth Probst was interviewed by Carrie Ghose of Columbus Business First and they discussed how At The Core was born and how our process works.
How At The Core is driving change in the college selection process in Ohio
Beth Probst was interviewed for Wedgewood Life magazine, and she talked about how At The Core can help college-bound families.
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