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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...
Nov 8, 20243 min read
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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...
Oct 4, 20242 min read
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“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...
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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“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...
Aug 3, 20242 min read
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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...
May 1, 20242 min read
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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...
Apr 22, 20242 min read
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College Admissions April Notes
Welcome to April! 2024 continues to fly by and I am so excited for the spring weather (whenever it gets here:) Based on conversations...
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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College Admissions March Notes
Can you believe it’s already March!? 2024 is flying by and as much as I want things to slow down, I am very much looking forward to...
Mar 1, 20242 min read
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How We're Thinking About Submitting SAT and/or ACT Scores
With the recent announcements from both Dartmouth and Yale that they would return to a policy of requiring SAT or ACT test scores from...
Feb 27, 20243 min read
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Where Have You Done Your Best Work?
For me, there is no better place to feel inspired and productive than a coffee shop. In fact, there is a specific coffee shop in...
Feb 21, 20241 min read
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College Admissions February Notes
We hope your 2024 is off to a great start! As we enter February (does anyone else think January flew by way too fast!?), we wanted to...
Feb 1, 20243 min read
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College Deferrals and Letters of Continued Interest
So, you've received a deferral from the college of your dreams. While it may feel disheartening at first, a deferral is not the end of...
Dec 18, 20232 min read
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Reminder: Rejections are a Normal Part of This Process
Part of why the college admissions process is so difficult is because colleges are making business decisions about who they accept, but...
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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Foundry Admissions December Notes
“To Do” Items: Seniors: · Finish Up Applications for your Regular Decisions Schools: Most of you still have a few schools left to...
Dec 1, 20233 min read
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High School Juniors: Are You Ready for the Spring Semester Admissions Climb?
I say it frequently, but starting early and keeping organized is the key to success in navigating the college admissions process. With...
Nov 25, 20232 min read
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November Checklist: College Admissions Preparation for High School Juniors
Preparing for college admissions as a high school junior doesn’t have to be overwhelming. November is the perfect time to start laying...
Nov 7, 20232 min read
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College Application October Notes for Juniors and Seniors
Happy October! For our seniors, application deadlines are approaching (I know a bunch of you have your first ones coming on 10/15!). It's...
Oct 9, 20233 min read
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What is the CSS Profile!?
The CSS Profile, which stands for the College Scholarship Service Profile, is an online financial aid application used by many colleges...
Sep 22, 20232 min read
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Tips for Writing an Amazing College Application Personal Essay
Writing a strong college application personal essay is crucial for standing out and impressing admissions officers. Here are some key...
Jun 10, 20232 min read
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May College Application Prep Items for 9th, 10th, and 11th Graders!
As we enter Spring and approach summer break, it's a great time for all of our high school students to reflect on the academic year and...
May 2, 20233 min read
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