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 merit-based scholarships to students with strong academic records and who submit strong, compelling applications using early application deadlines. At Foundry Admissions, we help students maximize their chances of receiving merit aid by crafting high-quality applications that stand out.

How We Help Students Earn More Merit Aid

✅ Strategic School Selection

Not all colleges award merit aid in the same way. We guide families in identifying schools that are generous with scholarships and align with the student’s academic profile and goals.

✅ Compelling, Well-Crafted Applications

Merit scholarships are often awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and unique achievements. We help students present their strongest possible applications—through polished essays, standout resumes, and thoughtful recommendations.

✅ Highlighting Strengths in the Right Way

Beyond just GPA and test scores, colleges seek students who bring something special to their campus. We work with students to effectively showcase their strengths, passions, and contributions in a way that captures admissions officers’ attention.

✅ Maximizing Scholarship Opportunities

We guide students in applying for additional scholarships beyond college merit aid, ensuring they take advantage of every available opportunity to reduce tuition costs.

The difference between an average application and a high-quality, strategic one can mean thousands—even tens of thousands—of dollars in merit aid. Investing in a strong application process now can lead to significant long-term savings. As a concrete example, each of our current high school seniors earned more than $100,000 in merit aid, on average.

Want to explore how we can help your student secure more scholarship opportunities? Let’s connect for a free consultation: Foundry Consultation

Thank you for choosing Foundry Admissions Strategies. We look forward to being a part of your educational journey and helping you achieve success.