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May 2022

Celebrating the Class of 2022

Graduation season for the Class of 2022 has arrived! We are very proud of our hardworking students graduating this spring and want 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, PBdorm,

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. 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 highlighted in our social media:

"2022-2023 Common App Essay Prompts" from The Common Application

"No SAT, No Problem? How Test-Optional Policies Are Changing College Admissions" from Nasdaq

"Why We Developed AP Precalculus" from The College Board

"American Bar Association May Eliminate Standardized Tests for Admissions" in The New York Times

"Tuition Discounts Hit Another Record High" in Inside Higher Ed

"The Motherhood Advice You Actually Need" in The New York Times

Upcoming Events for Families

During spring and summer, FREE workshops, college fairs and other outreach events for high school families will be offered. Students are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities to explore schools and learn more about the admission process firsthand from college representatives.

NEACAC (New England Association For College Admission Counseling) will host college fairs throughout New England in May. Visit this link for the Spring 2022 schedule.

The Counselor Advocacy for the Jewish University Experience

Virtual College Fair will be held on May 23. To learn more about Jewish campus life at colleges across the US, please register here.

Phillips Academy Andover and TeenLife Media are currently hosting a virtual summer opportunities fair. Please visit this website to learn more and find a summer program for your teen today!

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.

Looking for a Speaker?

P&A welcomes virtual speaking opportunities at your school, business or organization. We are currently offering presentations on the following topics:

College Athletic Recruitment (parents)

How to Best Prepare for A College Interview (students)

P&A counselors have presented for AAA, Needham Community Education, Advanced Math & Science Academy Charter School, and many others. To learn more about our speaking engagements, please read here. Please contact us at inquiries@poppandassociates.com with any questions or to schedule a presentation. We look forward to working with you!

Website Pick of the Month

Summer Study in the USA

The school year will be wrapping up soon and if you are still searching for summer opportunities, check out Summer Study in the USA, which features pre-college summer programs focusing on a variety of academic subjects. Many programs are still enrolling students, so start exploring the possibilities today!

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