Holiday Gift Guide for Teens
I know that we have not even carved the Thanksgiving turkey, but since so many of you have been asking, let the shopping begin! Enjoy P&A's recommendations [...]
Next Steps to Take After Early Decision/Early Action Deadlines
As we approach the last of the Round 1 ED/EA deadlines on November 15, we need to switch gears from focusing on early applications to work that [...]
Reducing Students’ Anxiety in the College Application Process
As many of us know by now, the college admission process is very stressful for students and families. In fact, this is probably an understatement! Speaking as [...]
5 Tips to Ace Your College Interview
As the leaves change color and pumpkins start adorning doorsteps, college interview dates begin filling our calendars. I often find that students feel anxious before college interviews, [...]
Checklist for Early Decision & Early Action Applications
It's hard to believe that we are already in mid October with the 1st set of application deadlines arriving 3 weeks from today! Many students are applying [...]
Show Your Love for Popp & Associates in the Intuit Small Business Big Game
Popp & Associates entered the Intuit Small Business Big Game, a national small business competition, and we recently learned that we advanced to the second round! The [...]
MIT Splash 2013
Students can visit MIT during Splash 2013 and take mini classes on numerous subjects. From November 23-24, thousands of high school students will gather on the MIT [...]
Boston National Portfolio Day 2013
Calling all artists! The Boston National Portfolio Day is hosted by the National Portfolio Day Association (NPDA), which includes representatives from regionally accredited colleges and universities. These [...]
Redefining the Day: How to Reduce Test Anxiety When Taking the SAT
Many high school seniors will be taking the first SAT exam of the year in less than two weeks. While some students may easily ace standardized tests, [...]
What Matters Most in College Admission
In a recent e-mail newsletter to our clients and colleagues, we shared the article below and referenced a NACAC chart that clarifies what matters most in college [...]
