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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
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November 2024


College Counseling Holiday Sale


We are excited to kick off the holiday season with a special discount on college counseling packages for 9th and 10th graders! Enjoy 10% off qualified purchases plus a limited-time bonus discount.


Have someone at your side to help you make important school-related decisions during your child’s high school career. The choices made in the early years impact the overall high school experience and the options students will have in the college application process. P&A will provide expert guidance that will help your student fulfill their potential during high school and maximize their college opportunities.


Why Join Us This Fall?


  • Ensure the 1st semester ends on a good note with strong grades. 
  • Identify extracurricular activities for your student to join this year in order to fulfill and expand their interests.
  • Discover summer opportunities that are a good fit for your teen.
  • Obtain valuable assistance with course selection for next year.
  • Get help finding solutions if your teen is struggling in school.



Invest in a college counseling package for your 9th or 10th grader and enjoy the return on that investment for years to come. Access expert strategic college admission guidance and ensure that your student has everything they need to have an optimal high school experience and college choices that open doors to the future they deserve.


Contact us today to learn more about the holiday sale and schedule a free Meet & Greet session to explore how we can best support your family during the high school years.



We look forward to meeting your family soon. Happy Holidays!




Offer valid until December 16, 2024

News For High School Families

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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:


"What Teens Said They Hope for and Fear in the 2024 Election" in The New York Times


"FAFSA Will Launch Ahead of Schedule" from Inside Higher Ed


"Massachusetts free community college program boosted adult enrollment, research finds" from Higher Ed Dive


"Commentary: Why grade inflation is spreading from high school to college- and how it hurts learning" in the Los Angeles Times


"UMass says families earning $75,000 and under pay no tuition" in The Boston Globe


"UC approves hefty tuition increase for non-Californians" from EdSource


"FAFSA Rules for 2025-2026" from Frisch Financial Group

2024-2025 ACT and SAT Dates

We are including a helpful chart of ACT and SAT test dates for this academic year so that families and educators can help students determine their ideal test taking timeline. To learn more about our recommended test preparation services, please see here.


In addition, we are sharing a helpful guide from the College Board that addresses common questions about the digital SAT, including when scores will be available, how to interpret score reports, etc.

Upcoming Events for Families

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



GO Overseas is hosting webinars on November 18 and January 22. Attend a virtual information session and learn about diverse gap year opportunities available for teens.


Coalition for College is offering a virtual event "Completing the FAFSA" on December 3. Parents and students are encouraged to attend.


Needham Community Education will host the free virtual "College Funding Strategies" class taught by Mindy Popp and Julie Shields-Rutyna on December 17. Please see the "Website Pick of the Month" section below for more information.


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


"College Funding Strategies" Class Hosted by

Needham Community Education


December 17, 20247:00 – 9:00 PM • Free Virtual Class with Mindy Popp from Popp & Associates and Julie Shields-Rutyna from MEFA (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority) Hosted By Needham Community Education.


Funding a college education takes a multipronged approach. Aside from saving money or investing it in a 529 plan, there are other strategies and resources that are beneficial. In addition, there is need-based financial aid, as well as merit aid and tuition discounts awarded by colleges. You’ll learn about how to make a plan for financing college including how and why to save, what types of financial aid are available and how to apply, the factors that determine your aid eligibility, how colleges determine the amount of aid to offer, and the details of financial aid offers. Please join us and register here.

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