Foundry Cohort A

Service Description

What are Foundry Cohorts? Small group (5-10 students/parents) sessions that will meet once per week for 1.5 hours over a six-week block of time. Kenny (Founder of Foundry Admissions) will lead each session. Where Will the Cohorts Meet? All sessions will be virtual on Zoom. Participants will be provided the zoom link and cohort resource package upon sign-up. What are the Dates of the Cohort? January 5, January 12, January 19, January 26, February 2, February 9; 7:30-9:00pm What Will be Covered in the Six Sessions? Session 1: College Admissions 101! In this session, we will cover all the basics to ensure you know the ins and outs of how the college admissions process works. Session 2: Goal Setting and Finding Your Fit. In this session, we will talk about the importance of goal setting the in admissions process and how to identify colleges that will be a good fit for you. Session 3: Navigating the Common Application and Building a College Interest List. In this session, we will walk through the Common App platform together to ensure you are an expert! Then we will talk about the keys to building a great college interest list. Session 4: Understanding the Financial Aid Process. In this session, we will talk about financial aid, merit aid, the FAFSA, and scholarships. Session 5: Writing Effective College Application Essays. In this session, we will focus on the keys to identifying what essays will need to be written, how to brainstorm, and how to write great application essays. Session 6: Observations from the 2021 and 2022 Admissions Cycles. In this session, we will review lessons learned from prior admissions cycles using examples of what went well and what didn't when it comes to applying to colleges. Participants will also receive resources to help further navigate the admissions process. Additionally, there will be time during each session to ask participant-specific questions. Who are the Cohorts Designed For? High School Students (all grades) and their families