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Choosing Your College



As April 1 approaches, colleges are notifying applicants of admission decisions, and the college application process is finally coming to an end, much to the joy of seniors and parents! While many families are excited to know students' options, the choices can at times feel overwhelming. Students may get accepted into more colleges than they expected, a scholarship offer may be an incentive for a family to reconsider a school that was not initially a top choice, etc.

College visits are especially valuable at this point in the college search and application process. While students may have toured campuses earlier in high school, their perspectives will be completely different now. Once students know that attending a certain college is a very real option , they will be able to invest more personally in the college tour experience. Seniors should be honest with themselves and seriously evaluate whether they would be happy at a school and will that college satisfy their personal and academic goals. To learn more about additional factors that seniors should consider as they make their final college decision, please join us at the College Admissions Academy event "What Matters Most When Choosing A College?" on March 26. 

As accepted students and prospective students (sophomores and juniors) plan college visits this spring, we would like to offer a few tips to ensure that the tours are meaningful. Successful college visits enable students to get the answers they need to move forward with more clarity and identify the best fit for their needs. Please enjoy our PowerPoint presentation titled "Tips and Resources to Make the Most of Your College Visits" that we have shared with parents and students. For more recommendations on planning your spring college tours, please be in touch. We're happy to help. Safe travels! 
Upcoming College Fairs

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Spring is here, and college recruitment is well underway in high schools and local college fairs. Get out your calendar and save the dates! All events are free and open to the public.

 
Don't miss the MetroWest College and Career Fair at Ashland High School on April 1. Over 100 colleges will be in attendance, and presentations featuring college admission professionals will also be offered.


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.

 
News for High School Families

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P&A keeps students, parents and educators informed about significant 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:

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Don't miss our first College Admissions Academy event led by Mindy Popp, founder of Popp & Associates, on Sunday, March 26! Parents, students and educators are welcome to attend "What Matters Most When Choosing A College?" at Hotel Indigo in Newton. 
 
We will highlight the priorities families should consider when choosing a college. Our interactive discussion will feature Richard Light's book Making The Most of College: Students Speak Their Minds. Recommendations and resources will be provided. Please email caa@poppandassociates.com to RSVP. Attendance is limited.

The program is free and breakfast is on the house. Pull up a chair and join us!
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