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SRAR/SSAR is Becoming STARS: What Students and Counselors Need to Know for 2025
If you're applying to colleges that ask for a self-reported transcript, you'll likely be using a platform called SRAR (Self-Reported...
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What’s New on the Common App for 2025–2026? A Guide for Students and Families
Written by Maggie Martin The Common Application is getting its biggest refresh in years — and we’re here to walk you through the updates...
Jun 292 min read
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Understanding the Proposed Taxation of Merit Scholarships: What Parents Need to Know​
Guest Post Author: Foundry Senior Consultant, Maggie Martin Like many families, I’m planning on taking my high school children on a few...
Apr 184 min read
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Tips for Visiting College Campuses
For most high school juniors (and some sophomores and freshmen!), Spring Break is a time to visit college campuses to learn more about...
Apr 162 min read
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How We Help Make College Affordable
College costs continue to rise, making financial planning more important than ever. The good news? Many colleges offer substantial...
Mar 142 min read
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How to Ask for More Financial Aid Money
Over the past few weeks, I have spent time with my Foundry Families helping them to understand their financial aid offers and also...
Mar 92 min read
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March College Admissions Tasks for 9th, 10th, and 11th Graders!
I can't believe it's already March...Spring will be here in no time! Just a few days ago, the Common Application publicly announced that...
Mar 52 min read
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Navigating Higher Education Changes: How We’re Preparing for What’s Ahead
The landscape of higher education is constantly evolving, and with a change in administrations, we are witnessing significant shifts that...
Feb 273 min read
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Building an Impactful Activities List
The Common App Activities List is one of the most crucial components of your college application. It gives admissions officers insight...
Feb 102 min read
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February College Admissions Tasks for Juniors and Sophomores!
January felt like it was many months long, but we have finally made it into February! This year has been yet another wild ride in...
Feb 32 min read
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Equipping Students for Success Beyond High School
Preparing students for life after high school requires more than just academic achievement—it involves fostering resilience,...
Jan 292 min read
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Observations from the 2024/2025 College Admissions Cycle
As we head into late January, our current high school seniors are now consistently hearing back from the colleges where they have...
Jan 222 min read
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January College Admissions Tasks for HS Juniors!
For current high school juniors, January is a critical month to get a jump on the college admissions process! Getting applications...
Jan 122 min read
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The Best Investment in College Admissions You Can Make
On Thursday, 9 January, I will begin the first small group cohort sessions of 2025. These small group (5-10 students/parents) sessions...
Jan 61 min read
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Highlights from 2024!
Wow! What an amazing year 2024 has been for Foundry! Here are some of our highlights:Â Assisted students in obtaining more than $8M in...
Dec 311 min read
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$4 Million and Counting!
More than $4 Million dollars - that's how much merit aid money our current seniors have been awarded already (and believe it or not, it's...
Dec 27, 20242 min read
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InitialView: A Fresh Way to Stand Out—But Is It Right for You?
College admissions are evolving, and platforms like InitialView offer new ways for students to showcase their personality and interests....
Dec 22, 20243 min read
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Building a Winning College List: Your Blueprint for a Stress-Free Admissions Journey
Navigating the college admissions process can feel like a daunting task, but there’s one tool that can simplify the entire journey: a...
Dec 13, 20243 min read
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December College Admissions Tasks
As the holiday season approaches, December is the perfect time to take small, meaningful steps toward college readiness. No matter your...
Dec 1, 20242 min read
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Crafting a Stellar Activities List for the Common Application
The Activities section of the Common Application offers students a unique opportunity to showcase their passions, accomplishments, and...
Nov 30, 20242 min read
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