Kickstarting Your College Application Process
The second semester of the school year is here and that means seniors can breathe a little easier now that college applications have been submitted. Juniors on [...]
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. [...]
