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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...
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Feb 32 min read
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...
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Jan 292 min read
Equipping Students for Success Beyond High School
Preparing students for life after high school requires more than just academic achievement—it involves fostering resilience,...
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Jan 222 min read
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...
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Jan 122 min read
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...
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Jan 61 min read
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...
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Dec 311 min read
Highlights from 2024!
Wow! What an amazing year 2024 has been for Foundry! Here are some of our highlights: Assisted students in obtaining more than $8M in...
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Dec 27, 20242 min read
$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...
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Dec 22, 20243 min read
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....
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Dec 13, 20243 min read
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...
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Dec 1, 20242 min read
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...
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Nov 30, 20242 min read
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...
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Nov 23, 20244 min read
Applying to International Colleges as a US Resident
Applying to international colleges as a US resident can be an exciting way to explore diverse educational systems, experience different...
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Nov 16, 20242 min read
5 College Admissions Tasks for Juniors
Junior year of high school is truly when the majority of college admissions tasks begin (I always describe it as the steep part of the...
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Nov 8, 20243 min read
We Have a Writing Problem
Perhaps the most frustrating and time consuming part of the college application process for most students is the personal essay and...
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Oct 4, 20242 min read
College Admissions Notes for HS Seniors in October
Happy October! As we enter into this Fall season, I know it's a busy time of year! I hope the first month of school has gone well for...
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Aug 7, 20242 min read
“To Do” Items for Our Rising Seniors
As another school year approaches, our rising high school seniors are about to enter what I like to call the “senior sprint” – the 90-day...
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Aug 3, 20242 min read
“To Do” Items for Our Rising Juniors
As another school year approaches, our rising high school juniors are about to enter what is typically the most challenging year of high...
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May 1, 20242 min read
College Admissions May Notes
Can you believe it’s May already? I hope everyone’s Spring is going well! Personally, I have been absolutely loving the warmer weather...
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Apr 22, 20242 min read
How We're Embracing AI to Help Students
There’s no question that Artificial intelligence (AI) is profoundly transforming the landscape of business across virtually every...
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