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 [...]
P&A Dorm Shopping Guide
I'm not sure how we are already halfway through the summer, but here we are! If you are a college-bound first-year student, you likely have some dorm [...]
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 [...]
Popp & Associates in U.S. News & World Report
Mindy Popp was featured in the U.S. News & World Report article “3 Creative Summer Jobs for College, Grad Students.” If you're a student searching for summer jobs, don't miss these tips! [...]
Congratulations Class of 2014!
This past year, we were fortunate to work with wonderful students (and their families!) in the Class of 2014! Many of them are graduating this week, and [...]
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 [...]
