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.
The 4th quarter/3rd trimester of the school year has arrived, which means that summer is not far behind! If you are still searching for summer opportunities for your favorite teen, we have several recommendations. First, TeenLife is an invaluable free resource. Check out the website to find numerous summer programs, volunteer options, and much more for high school students. If working in an internship is appealing, learn more about InternWorks, which offers teens internships in a variety of professional fields. The application deadline for summer internships is May 1, so get in touch with InternWorks today!
For students who are hoping to gain research experience this summer, consider applying to Lumiere Education.Participants work one-on-one with a university researcher to develop an independent research project. Applications for this summer close on May 14. The International Research Institute of North Carolina offers multiple summer research options for high school students as well.
If you need assistance planning your teen's summer, please let us know. We are 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:
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.
Upcoming Events for Families
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 explore colleges by engaging with admission officers and financial aid professionals. All events are open to the public.
NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) is currently hosting in-person college fairs for prospective college students. Please note that the NACAC National College Fair in Boston will be held on May 2-3. To learn more and register to attend, please click here.
NEACAC (New England Association For College Admission Counseling) is offering in-person college fairs during May-June. Please visit this website for the schedule.
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.
Lunch & Learn with Mindy- Parents and educators are welcome to join us for a free virtual Q & A session where topics related to college admission will be discussed. Participants are asked to submit questions at the time of registration that Mindy Popp, principal college counselor at P&A, will address. Expert advice will be provided to help families navigate the college search and application process. Valuable resources for finding scholarships, summer opportunities, tutoring and test prep services and more will also be offered. Grab your lunch and come join us on May 24 at 12:30pm. We can't wait to meet you!Register Here
CollegeMaps.com produces various college maps that are incredibly helpful when planning campus visits, especially the best-seller, the U.S. College & University Reference Map 7th Edition (folded paper). Order a map today and have a great resource at your side when planning campus visits this spring!
