Popp & Associates is dedicated to providing expert college admissions guidance to students and their families. We welcome the opportunity to assist you with your college counseling needs.
Now is the time to plan for the summer! TeenLife hosts free online directories of summer programs
andvolunteer projects. Scholar Ahead is a similar online resource that provides numerous summer program options for teens. If students are interested in STEM internships, please explore this resource from BostonTechMom. Lastly, visit NewtonSTEM to learn about additional possibilities for STEM summer, weekend, and after-school programs.
Summer programs and community service work provide valuable opportunities for students to explore their academic and personal interests, build leadership skills, gain independence and develop new friendships.
Contact P&A if you need assistance with your summer program search, application essays, etc. We're happy to help!
News For High School Families
P&A is happy to share college admission and financial aid news and other topics of interest with high school families. Here are some of the articles recently mentioned in our social media:
In the coming weeks and months, valuable FREE workshops, college fairs and other outreach events for high school families will be offered. Students are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities to explore schools and learn more about the admission process firsthand from college representatives.
NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) is hosting virtual free college fairs during the winter and spring. These fairs are very well attended by colleges located throughout the country and provide a great opportunity for students to learn more about their schools of interest. To register for a college fair, please click here.
Phillips Academy Andover and TeenLife Media are currently hosting a virtual summer opportunities fair. Please visit thiswebsiteto learn more and find a summer program for your teen today!
TeenLife Media is offering multiple virtual summer opportunities and gap year fairs in February-April. Please read more here. Registration for the events is required.
GO Overseas is hostingvirtual and in-persongap year fairs during March. Attend a fair for free and learn about diverse gap year opportunities available for teens. Keynote speakers will also be sharing their insights on the value of a gap year experience.
Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School will host aspring college fair on March 19. Students and families will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from colleges, as well as gap year and internship programs. The college fair also will offer free webinars on college admission topics beginning on March 14.
Looking for a Speaker?
P&A welcomes virtual speaking opportunities at your school, business or organization. We are currently offering presentations on the following topics:
College Athletic Recruitment (parents)
How to Best Prepare for A College Interview (students)
P&A counselors have presented for AAA, Needham Community Education, Advanced Math & Science Academy Charter School, and many others. To learn more about our speaking engagements, please read here. Please contact us at inquiries@poppandassociates.com with any questions or to schedule a presentation. We look forward to working with you!
The spring semester is a popular time for high school juniors to take standardized tests for college admission. While many students work hard to prepare for these exams, their efforts are sometimes undermined by text anxiety, which can impede test performance. The University of Northern Colorado has a helpful free resource for students to recognize and manage test anxiety. Students should also consult with a mental health professional if needed to address their own personal circumstances.
