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 [...]
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 [...]
College Freshman Grades: What Parents Need to Know
Given that the fall semester will be coming to a close for college students in the coming weeks, the topic of grades may be surfacing in conversations [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
“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 [...]
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. [...]
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Fall holiday decor adorns local malls, peaches and cherries have been replaced by endless varieties of tomatoes and apples at farm stands, flip flops will soon be [...]
