In early October, Popp & Associates was featured in the The Boston Globe College Bound blog. Mindy Popp's recommendations are highlighted in the blog post "How to manage test anxiety before the SAT and ACT." Keep this helpful advice in mind to reduce your stress when preparing for the next exam day!

1) Relax- The college interview is important, but it has less influence on your application process than you probably think. Get ready for a relaxed conversation where you get to talk about yourself, your interests, and most of all, why a specific college is on your radar.

2) Dress to impress- Jeans, sneakers, and flip flops should not make an appearance at college interviews. It's important to dress nicely and make a good impression.

3) Do your homework- Preparing for a college interview is important. Review possible questions that you may be asked and consider practicing in a mock interview with a parent, guidance counselor, or with your P&A college counselor.

4) Get to know the college- In addition to being ready to answer questions about your favorite classes and extracurricular activities, students should expect to discuss in detail why they want to attend the college. Before arriving at the interview, students should think about how they would benefit academically and personally from attending the school, as well as how they could best contribute to the campus community.

 

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