What Colleges Want in Freshmen
Mindy Popp was quoted in the recently published article "What Colleges Want In Freshmen This Fall" in baystateparent Magazine. The article, written by Kathy Sloan, highlights colleges'[...]
2015 Holiday Gift Guide
We are excited to release our 2015 Holiday Gift Guide! With just a few days left before Christmas, we know that our suggestions will inspire your shopping[...]
The Best Holiday Gift
I was scrolling through my Facebook feed just a few days ago, and I decided to give in to temptation and click on a video that caught[...]
October 2015 Newsletter — The New SAT vs. ACT, College Fairs, and More!
The October newsletter is here, and we have lots to share! Check out P&A in the Press to read media articles about the benefits of college tours[...]
Going Far, Not Fast: Inspiration for Your College Application Process
During late September, the P&A office is bustling. Seniors are feeling busy to say the least as they stretch their limits to accommodate campus visits, college application[...]
Back-to-School Advice: Welcoming a New Year and New Possibilities
The days leading up to New Year's Day are often when we declare our New Year's resolutions, but I think that these last days of summer deserve[...]
Supplemental College Application Essays: How to Locate Them on The Common Application
This year, over 600 colleges and universities are accepting applications for their institutions through The Common Application. Many students are familiar with the personal statement located in[...]
2015 Dorm Shopping Guide
The July newsletter has arrived! Don't miss our helpful suggestions for dorm shopping. From linens to electronics, we have all the bases covered! High school juniors and[...]
June Newsletter — Summer Reading Recommendations, Campus Visit Tips, College Fairs & More!
The June Newsletter is here! Discover resources to make your summer college visits a breeze, find college admission reading recommendations, learn about July college fairs in New[...]
What Can Parents Do to Help? Be the Person Your Child Needs You to Be
Last week, I met with a client who is finishing up her junior year this month. After covering the usual topics of senior course selection, spring college[...]
In Her Own Words: A Parent Shares Her Family’s College Admission Experience
In this month's newsletter, we are happy to feature an interview with P&A parent, Peg Creonte, whose sons applied to college last fall. She was engaged and[...]
2015-2016 Common Application Essay Prompts, Choosing Your College & More!
The April newsletter is now available! Families can find valuable information about upcoming college fairs and how to make the final college decision. In addition, parents and students[...]
