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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.

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April 2026

Popp & Associates Celebrates

College Acceptances for the

Class of 2026

We are incredibly proud of our seniors who have worked hard throughout high school to achieve their well-deserved college acceptances. P&A students invest a tremendous amount of effort in the college application process, and we are grateful that their dedication and perseverance have been rewarded. We are happy to share that our students received offers of admission from the following colleges:

Bentley University

Boston College

Boston University

Bryant University

California Polytechnic State University

Clemson University

Columbia University Sciences Po Dual BA Program

Dartmouth College

Davidson College

Drexel University

Elon University

Emory University

Fordham University

Georgetown University

George Washington University

Indiana University Bloomington

James Madison University

Marist University

McGill University

Merrimack College

Michigan State University

New York University

Nichols College

Northeastern University

Ohio State University

Penn State University

Quinnipiac University

Rice University

Roger Williams University

Rutgers University

Salve Regina University

St Andrews

Stonehill College

University of Alabama

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

University of Maryland

University of Pennsylvania

University of Pittsburgh

University of Rhode Island

University of Richmond

University of Rochester

University of Texas at Austin

University of Virginia

Vanderbilt University

Villanova University

Wheaton College

If you need assistance with the college search and application process, please reach out to us. We would be happy to discuss how we can best support your family.

News For High School Families

P&A is happy to share news about college admission, financial aid and other topics of interest for high school families. Here are some of the articles recently mentioned in our social media:

"Merit Aid Outpacing Need-Based Aid Among All Institutions" from Inside Higher Ed

"Hampshire College in Amherst will permanently close in the fall" from WBUR

"Impact of New Grad Loan Caps on Institutions and Programs in 5 Charts" from Inside Higher Ed

"Syracuse Drops 84 Majors Including Classics, Ceramics and Italian" in The New York Times

"Michael and Susan Dell to donate $750 million to UT Austin to fund new medical campus" from CNBC

"Avoid These Big College Application Mistakes" in U.S. News & World Report

ACT and SAT Dates

If you are searching for test dates for 2026, please visit this website. To learn more about our recommended test preparation services, please click here.

In addition, we are sharing a helpful guide from the College Board that addresses common questions about the SAT, including when scores will be available, how to interpret score reports, etc. To learn more about the new ACT, including specific changes to the exam, please read here.

Upcoming Events for Families

In the coming weeks and months, valuable FREE workshops and other college admission outreach events for high school families will be offered. All events are open to the public.

NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) is hosting free virtual and in-person college fairs during the spring. These fairs are very well attended by colleges located throughout the country and abroad. They provide an ideal opportunity for students to learn more about their schools of interest. The NACAC National College Fair will be held in Boston on April 27-28. To register for a college fair, please click here.

NEACAC (New England Association for College Admission Counseling) will be hosting college fairs through May. Read here to find a fair near you.

The National Portfolio Day Association will be hosting a virtual event on May 9. Connect with counselors, admission staff, and faculty from art and design schools for a portfolio review before applying to college.

The directors and deans of "Eight of the Best Colleges" join forces to provide college-bound students and their families with information about eight top colleges in the United States. The 90-minute program offers valuable insights on the distinctions of the individual colleges and the opportunity to speak with their admission staff. Events will be held May 16-21 and on June 24. The Boston event will be held on May 16.

GO Overseas is hosting free webinars this semester. Attend an event and discover diverse gap year opportunities available for teens. To learn more, click here.

Coalition for College is offering multiple panel discussions and workshops 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.

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

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