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 [...]
On a Personal Note: Lessons Learned from My Students’ High School Graduation
Earlier this month, I had the honor of attending high school graduations for some of my clients. While I anticipated a lot of excitement and celebration, I [...]
June Checklist for Rising Seniors
As I write this article and refer to students as "rising seniors," I'm wondering where the time has gone. It's hard to believe that the 2014-2015 college [...]
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 [...]
Important Questions to Ask When Hiring an Educational Consultant
This past week, Mindy Popp was invited to join a podcast with Jose "JR" Vazquez "College Money Man" to discuss the value of independent educational consultants and [...]
The Homestretch for Seniors
You made it, seniors! May 1 will be here soon, and your college application process has come to an end. I'm sure there were many days in [...]
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 [...]
