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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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September 2026



Resources to Help Your Student Succeed



Now that the school year is well underway, we want to recommend a few valuable resources to help students stay on track and earn strong grades.


Beyond BookSmart is a company that assists students with strengthening their executive function skills through personalized coaching. We are including a Beyond BookSmart resource that will enable your student to get organized and succeed in school. Engaging Minds, another company that provides executive function coaching, also has an extensive list of resources for families to explore. Architects For Learning provides similar services in addition to assistance with speaking, reading, and writing skills and supports students in kindergarten-college. Lastly, we are fans of Frankenberger Associates, which offers a variety of services including testing, counseling, cognitive skills building, parent coaching and more.


These companies have earned rave reviews from our clients. Please check them out today and discover how they can assist your family and help your student achieve their potential.


We hope these resources will be beneficial and wish you much success for the school year!

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 our top article picks for this month:


"7 ways college admissions season is changing this year" in The Washington Post


"Major public universities report hits to international enrollment" from Higher Ed Dive


"AI is hurting students' ability to think, educators say: 'It's the illusion of learning'" in The Washington Post


"UW Education Committee proposes to permanently waive SAT and ACT test score requirements" from Wisconsin Public Radio


"College Price Wars Heat Up As More Institutions Turn To Tuition Resets" from Forbes


"UVM announces tuition discount for New England students" from Vermont Public

ACT and SAT Dates

If you are searching for test dates for 2026, please visit this website or review the 2026-2027 ACT & SAT Test Dates chart below. 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.


The Education Cooperative is hosting a college fair at Waltham High School on October 6 beginning at 6:00pm.


The directors and deans of "Eight of the Best Colleges" join forces to provide college-bound students and their families 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. The next event is on October 14.


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 through October. This group includes Bates College, Skidmore College, Wesleyan University, and others. For additional information and to register, please read here.


NEACAC (New England Association for College Admission Counseling) will be offering in-person college fairs this fall in New England through October.


NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) will be hosting a STEM College and Career Fair in Boston on October 25. Students who want to study STEM in college are encouraged to attend.


MIT Splash! will be hosting its annual event on November 21-22. Teens are invited to MIT to take classes on a variety of subjects taught by MIT students. This is a fantastic event that we highly recommend. Registration begins in mid October.


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.


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


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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FAFSA Help



The 2027-2028 FAFSA is now available. If you plan to start college in Fall 2027 and are interested in financial aid, now is the time to complete your FAFSA. Students who are applying to college Early Decision Round 1 or Early Action may have earlier financial aid deadlines than students who are only applying to colleges Regular Decision. Keep in mind that financial aid deadlines vary by school and additional documents, such as the CSS Profile, may also be needed. Please check the financial aid office websites for all colleges you are applying to and make sure to submit the required financial aid materials on time.

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