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June 2021

P&A College Interview Class Offered By

Needham Community Education

We welcome high school seniors to participate in our upcoming class taught by Mindy Popp, founder of Popp & Associates. The course will be offered online and space is limited, so sign up today! Questions? Please feel free to contact us for more information.

Best Practices to Ace Your College Interview

Thursday • July 29, 2021 • 7:00 – 8:30 PM • $29

Rising high school seniors are encouraged to join the class to build skills that will enable them to succeed in college interviews. As a former college admissions officer, Mindy Popp will share expert guidance to help students feel confident and knowledgeable when speaking with college interviewers. Students will learn tips to best prepare for and engage in the interviews. What to wear, what questions to expect, and all the do’s and don’ts of college interviewing will be covered. With the start of college interviewing season in the late summer, this class will be beneficial for all college applicants. Register Here.

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 featured in our social media:

"2021-2022 Common App Essay Prompts" from The Common Application

"College applications pour in because of optional ACT, SAT test scores amid COVID-19" in USA Today

"International students face a rocky road to campus this fall" in Higher Ed Dive

"Colorado Becomes 1st State To Ban Legacy College Admissions" from NPR

"University of Michigan Expands Free Tuition Program" from Inside Higher Ed

"How the national test-optional experiment played out at US colleges" in Higher Ed Dive

"A High School Senior Won a $40,000 Scholarship. Then She Gave It Up." in The New York Times

Upcoming Workshops and Panel Discussions

The summer months are filled with valuable FREE workshops and other outreach events for high school families. Students are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities to explore schools and learn more about the admission process firsthand from college representatives.

Coalition for College Virtual Workshops and Panel Discussions

Multiple panel discussions covering a wide range of topics related to the college search and application process, as well as workshops, are now available. All events are free.

Parents and students are encouraged to attend.

MEFA (Massschusetts Educational Financing Authority) is hosting multiple FREE events for parents and students this summer. Learn about college financing options, college admissions and more.

SAT and ACT Updates

As many of us know, standardized testing has been significantly disrupted by Covid-19. To stay informed about new developments, please visit the College Board SAT website and the ACT website for the most current information.

Please note that registration for 2021-2022 test dates for the SAT is now open.

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Pulse On College Admission

The National Association for College Admission (NACAC) has assembled a report of colleges' plans for the upcoming school year. Check out this online resource to learn about colleges' Fall 2021 in-person class availability, vaccination requirements, and admission criteria for the class of 2022, including testing policies.

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