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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.

Popp & Associates

354 Washington Street

Suite 225

Wellesley Hills, MA 02481

781-859-9116 phone

781-203-0019 fax

poppandassociates.com

May 2023

Celebrating the Class of 2023

Graduation season for the Class of 2023 has arrived! We are very proud of our hardworking students graduating this spring who earned a high number of college acceptances and numerous generous scholarship offers. Some of the colleges that our clients plan to attend include the following:

Binghamton University (SUNY)

Boston College

Bryn Mawr College

Dartmouth College

Elon University

Georgetown University

Haverford College

Michigan State University

Northeastern University

Purdue University

Syracuse University

University of California Los Angeles

University of California Santa Barbara

University of Connecticut

UMass Amherst

University of Pittsburgh

University of Southern California

We are thrilled for our graduates and excited to share recommendations for families celebrating this joyous milestone.

Both Shutterfly and Good Housekeeping offer extensive lists of creative gift options that would delight any grad.

Additional recommended places to shop include Etsy, Hillflint, catching fireflies, Pottery Barn dorm, UncommonGoods, Mark & Graham and Global Good Partners. One of our favorite websites to shop for graduation gifts is Smathers & Branson, which features a variety of needlepoint products with college colors and logos, including belts, coasters, wallets, and much more. If you are searching for college jewelry for your graduate, don't miss Kyle Cavan. All online stores offer unique gifts for graduations and other special events.

Lastly, if you are planning a graduation party in the Boston area, invite The Cookie Monstah and surprise your guests with delicious homemade cookies and ice cream sandwiches. The Cookie Monstah has provided treats for some of our Popp & Associates events and we have never been disappointed!

Congratulations to all of the graduates and their families! We wish you the very best as you celebrate this exciting time and embark on new journeys in the future.

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:

"Quincy-based billionaire gives UMass Boston grads $1,000 — each" in The Boston Globe

"U.S. Surgeon General: We need to protect kids from social media risks immediately" from CNBC

"54 Great Colleges Here And Abroad Still Seeking Students for Fall Admission" from Forbes

"Parents Don’t Understand How Far Behind Their Kids Are in School" in The New York Times

"Bill would end early, legacy admissions at NY colleges, universities" in the New York Post

Memorial Day College Counseling Package Sale

We are currently offering a 20% discount on our Sophomore College Counseling Package (65 hours of counseling services*) and a 25% discount on our Freshman College Counseling Package (75 hours of counseling services*) when paid in full at the time of purchase.

The Premium High School Guidance Packages will provide benefits to the following:

Rising 9th and 10th grade students who want strategic guidance regarding important academic and extracurricular decisions throughout high school as well as expert advice during the college search and application process
Students who want high quality guidance for their college search and application process as well support for applications for scholarships, summer programs, research opportunities, National Honor Society (NHS) and more
Families who would like extra support with the college search and application process
Students who anticipate applying to a high number of selective colleges and writing a significant amount of application essays

We are happy to give $100 Visa gift cards to current or former clients who refer a new family that purchases one of our Premium High School Guidance Packages.

Please contact us to discuss how we can support your family in order to maximize high school opportunities and best prepare for the college search and application process. We are selling a very limited number of packages in this sale, so call us today!

*College counseling package services include counseling meetings, telephone conversations, email communications, reviews of facsimile communications, application essays, and other client materials, and college counseling research.

Upcoming Events for Families

During the spring and summer, valuable FREE workshops, college fairs and other outreach events for high school families will be offered. Students are encouraged to explore colleges by engaging with admission officers and financial aid professionals. All events are open to the public.

The Massachusetts Boys & Girls State College Fair will take place at Stonehill College on June 23 beginning at 8am. Please contact Stonehill College for more information.

The Phillips Academy Andover Summer College Fair will be held on July 13 starting at 6pm.

Brown University will host a college fair on July 19 in the evening. We will share more details as they become available.

Coalition for College is offering multiple panel discussions and workshops this summer covering a wide range of topics related to the college search and application process. All events are free. Parents and students are encouraged to attend.

15 on the 15th: Liberal Arts Colleges Across the U.S. is a group of 15 colleges that will be offering virtual events for prospective students on the 15th of each month from April-November 2023. This group includes Bates College, Skidmore College, Wesleyan University and others. For additional information and to register, please read here.

MEFA (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority) is offering events for both parents and students. Learn about college financing options, college admission and more.

Website Pick of the Month

THE DIGITAL SAT vs. THE ACT

ArborBridge, a tutoring and test prep company, has developed an insightful chart to help families and educators understand the similarities and differences between the new digital SAT and the ACT. As many of you know, the digital PSAT will be offered to students this fall and the digital SAT will be offered in 2024. Click here to learn more about the exams and determine which one might be best for your high school student graduating in the Class of 2025 or later.

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