Early Decision & Early Action Checklist
The final days of October are almost here, which means that the 1st set of application deadlines arrives in less than 2 weeks! Many students are applying [...]
Priorities in the College Application Process: If It Matters to You, It Matters
Last week, I was sitting with a 12th-grade client who attends a local public school, and we discussed her mixed emotions about applying Early Decision. She is [...]
Finding Inspiration for Your College Essay
In the September P&A newsletter, we remember how our pasts can provide valuable inspiration for the work that we are doing today to develop meaningful college essays. [...]
Is Early Decision Right For You?
A frequent topic of conversation that is coming up with many seniors these days is Early Decision and whether this option is a good fit for them. [...]
One Factor that Matters When Ranking Colleges
This past week, I had a thoughtful conversation with an employee from a new college search website in the development stages. We discussed the site's strengths and [...]
Back to School Contest for High School Seniors
This week, Popp & Associates is excited to host a Back To School Contest for the Class of 2015. High school seniors and parents are encouraged to [...]
Have Faith in Your Voice: Tips for Writing Your College Essay
So here we are in August with much of the summer behind us, fall sports teams are starting their summer training, Back-to-School sales are on, and The [...]
Summer Reading for the College-Bound
During summer vacation, the pace of everyday life calms down for many of us. The summer can be the perfect opportunity to relax and catch up on [...]
A Senior Shares Her College Admission Experience
In the May newsletter, we are excited to feature Alex Erdekian, a senior at Wayland High School in Wayland, MA, and her reflections about her college admission [...]
Choosing a College: The Final Leg of the Race
We are almost 1 week from the May 1 deposit deadline, and many seniors are still evaluating their college options. I have talked to several clients, both [...]
