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October 2015

P&A in the Press

We are proud to share that P&A was recently featured in The Boston Globe and on news-press.com. Check out Mindy Popp's thoughts on the value of college tours and why they are so beneficial. For college-bound athletes, don't miss wise advice from Tom Walsh, P&A's athletic counselor, on how to navigate the athletic recruitment process and potential scholarship offers.

Mindy Popp was mentioned in The Boston Globe article " On college tours, it's the selfie that counts."

Tom Walsh was quoted in the news-press.com article "College sports: Scholarships not four-year guarantees."

Fall College Admission and
Financial Aid Events

As we approach the first major application deadlines in November, high school seniors can still take advantage of college fairs to learn more about schools they are considering for their college lists.

Applicants should also make an effort to connect with admission officers who usually visit high schools during September-November. For more information about college visits at your high school, please see your school counselor.

NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) hosts the Performing and Visual Arts (PVA) College Fairs in many US cities during the fall. Students interested in undergraduate programs including music, dance, theater, graphic design, visual arts, and other related disciplines should consider attending a PVA. The Boston fair will be held on October 28 .

Calling all artists! The Boston National Portfolio Day is hosted by the National Portfolio Day Association (NPDA), which includes representatives from regionally accredited colleges and universities. These institutions are also members of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). All Portfolio Day events are free, open to the public and do not require pre-registration. Visit this website for the 2015-2016 schedule. The Boston event will be held on November 1.

In addition to college fairs happening this fall, MEFA (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority) will be offering free seminars and webinars for families covering a variety of financial aid topics. To learn more, please visit this website.

Please check out P&A News and Events to find more upcoming events in your local area.

News for High School Families

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Popp & Associates helps families stay in the loop regarding college admission and financial aid news, as well as other topics. Enjoy some of our favorite articles recently featured in our social media:

"Why It Makes Good Sense to Save for College Now" in

The New York Times

"Former Stanford dean explains why helicopter parenting is ruining a generation of children" in The Washington Post

"High-Stress High School" in The Atlantic

"Linking injuries and academic stress" in The Boston Globe

"Campuses Debate Rising Demands for 'Comfort Animals'" in The New York Times

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Comparing College Admission Tests

With the new SAT arriving in March, many high school juniors and parents are evaluating how to best move forward with standardized tests for college admission. To better understand how the current SAT, new SAT, and the ACT compare, review this helpful chart designed by Applerouth Tutoring Services.

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