For Freshmen

In Her Own Words: A Parent Shares Her Family’s College Admission Experience

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 [...]

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Popp & Associates Announces New College Counseling Services for 2015

Popp & Associates Announces New College Counseling Services for 2015

We are excited to share that new college counseling packages are now available for our clients. Given the ongoing changes in the college application process and an [...]

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2014 Holiday Gift Guide for Teens & College Students

2014 Holiday Gift Guide for Teens & College Students

The holidays are almost here, and we are excited to share the Popp & Associates 2014 Holiday Gift Guide in our December newsletter. Find thoughtful gifts for [...]

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Stress Reduction Tips and More for High School Underclassmen

Stress Reduction Tips and More for High School Underclassmen

We are excited to share a podcast featuring Mindy Popp and Lauren Gaggioli, founder of Higher Scores Test Prep. In the podcast, Mindy and Lauren discuss steps that high [...]

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October Newsletter

This month's newsletter is hot off the press and packed with lots of helpful tips for determining the right college fit, completing Early Decision and Early Action [...]

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“I’m Safe”

While contemplating what to share in this week's blog post, tips for applying Early Action/Early Decision seemed appropriate, but that topic was not the first to come [...]

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Newsletter — Back to School Edition 2014

Fall holiday decor adorns local malls, peaches and cherries have been replaced by endless varieties of tomatoes and apples at farm stands, flip flops will soon be [...]

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New SAT Arrives in Spring 2016

New SAT Arrives in Spring 2016

Today the College Board announced significant changes to the SAT that will first appear on the Spring 2016 exams. In addition to the writing portion becoming optional, [...]

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2014 College Counseling Sale

2014 College Counseling Sale

The annual college counseling sale has arrived! Both new and returning clients can enjoy significant discounts on various college counseling packages for high school students in grades [...]