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April 2017

College Admissions Academy Announces Fall Event with Colleges that Change Lives Executive Director


Maria Furtado

We are excited to share that Maria Furtado, Executive Director of Colleges That Change Lives, will be speaking at a College Admissions Academy event on

November 16 . Join us for Maria's presentation "Finding the Right Fit - A Conversation about the College Search" and learn about the media portrayal of college admission and the reality, liberal arts vs. STEM, financial aid: merit-based and need-based and the return on investment, tips for reducing college search and application stress, and the history and mission of Colleges That Change Lives. We hope to see you in November and encourage parents and students to RSVP early. Attendance is limited.

Understanding College Financing Options

April is a critical time for 12th grade families as students contemplate their college choices and decide which school to attend. Need-based and merit-based financial aid packages are often considered as these important decisions are made. To learn more about college financial aid and options for financing a college education, please see these helpful webinars , including "College Financing" and "Paying the College Bill", from the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA).

Spring College Fairs

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Two fantastic college fairs offered by the National Association for College Admission Counseling and Colleges That Change Lives will be happening in Boston in the coming weeks. Juniors and parents are encouraged to attend. Get out your calendar and save the dates! Both events are free and open to the public.

NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) hosts college fairs in many US cities during the spring. These fairs are very well attended by colleges located throughout the country and provide a valuable opportunity for students to network with admission officers. To find a college fair near your home, please click here. The Boston fair will be held on May 7-8.

Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) is a non-profit organization including various colleges in the US that are featured in the book Colleges That Change Lives by Loren Pope. CTCL will be offering college fairs in many US cities in 2017. The Boston event will be held on May 20.

News for High School Families

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P&A keeps students, parents and educators informed about important news regarding college admission, financial aid and other topics of interest for high school families. Here are some of the articles recently featured in our social media:

"With $25m gift, Colby College aims for all its students to study abroad" in The Boston Globe

"Key Innovations for 2017-2018 Common Application" from The Common Application

"BU or UMass? A look at how much tuition costs at some Mass. colleges" in The Boston Globe

"Not Leadership Material? Good. The World Needs Followers." in The New York Times

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"These 17 Videos of Kids Getting Accepted Into College Will Make Your Day"

The spring is an exciting time for high school seniors as admission decisions arrive. Finally, a long process involving much hard work and a great deal of emotional investment comes to a close. Take a look at the videos in this article from Time and have a box of tissues at your side!

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