Popp & Associates February News-Summer Program Guides, Understanding FAFSA and More!

Our February newsletter has arrived, and it is full of helpful information for high school families! Now is the perfect time to be thinking about summer plans and we have plenty of resources to help. Speaking of great resources, we just discovered Understanding FAFSA. This user-friendly guide is guaranteed to make the financial aid application
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P&A April Newsletter: Virtual Resources For Families During Covid-19

As Covid-19 continues to disrupt our lives, we are committed to supporting our clients and friends as much as possible. Our April newsletter provides many resources for parents, students and educators to more easily navigate our current situation. We also have included updates on standardized testing, test-optional colleges, and much more. Please do not hesitate
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5 Tips for College Applicants’ Parents

How Parents Can Be Most Helpful During the College Application Process: 5 Tips for Your Family -written by Mindy Popp, Founder and Principal College Counselor Popp & Associates 1) Designate specific times to discuss the college application process. Don’t discuss it nonstop as the conversations may increase students’ stress levels and as a result, they
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FAFSA Tips, CAA Event, College Fairs, & More!

College fairs are in full swing now that fall is here and we are very excited to host our upcoming College Admissions Academy Event on October 10! Join Popp & Associates at the Wellesley Free Library to discuss 3 essential legal documents your college-age child should have to give you the legal authority to access your
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Popp & Associates News- College Visit Resources, Financial Aid Help, & More!

Our March newsletter is here and is a must-read! Readers will find an extensive list of financial aid resources to assist with college financing. Suggestions for college maps and campus visit worksheets are also provided to help families make the most of college visits. Finally, information regarding spring college fairs in the Boston area is
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5 Tips for Preparing Early Action and Early Decision Applications

The November 1 deadline for Early Decision and Early Action applications is just days away, with the November 15 deadline arriving soon. Keep these 5 tips in mind for successfully completing your applications: 1) If you are submitting an Early Decision application, please remember that the applicant, a parent and a school counselor must submit
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Harvard Report on College Admissions, Financial Aid Help, & More!

The Popp & Associates January 2016 newsletter is now available and offers valuable information for high school families. Read the report on college admissions recently released by the Harvard Graduate School of Education, learn about upcoming college admission, financial aid and summer program events, review recommendations for completing parent information on the FAFSA, and much
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Early Decision and Early Action Checklist

The final days of October are almost here, which means that the 1st set of application deadlines arrives in less than 2 weeks! Many students are applying to colleges with a November 1 deadline, so I wanted to share a checklist of priorities to keep in mind for your Early Action and Early Decision schools.
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College Application Checklist for Second Semester Seniors

Happy New Year! I hope that 2014 is off to a great start for all of you. While we wait for Regular Decision news to arrive this spring, there are a few priorities to keep in mind in addition to submitting remaining applications: Work Hard in School– I know, second semester senior year has arrived,
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The 2014-2015 FAFSA Is Now Available

The 2014-2015 FAFSA is now available online and should be completed by students (and their parents if students are considered dependents) who want to apply for federal aid for the 2014-2015 school year. Students who are beginning college in the fall 2014 semester should submit the 14-15 FAFSA and not the 13-14 FAFSA which should
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