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September 2023


What You Need to Know About the Digital SAT Suite of Assessments



The digital PSAT arrives next month and juniors should plan to take the exam at their high school. Parents, educators and students can learn more about this test, how it differs from the current SAT, and tips to prepare by reviewing this very helpful comprehensive document from The College Board.


News For High School Families

P&A is happy to share college admission and financial aid news and other topics of interest with high school families. Here are some of the articles recently mentioned in our social media:



"New changes coming to 2024 FAFSA to benefit students" from The Hill

"Putting Admissions in Context" from Inside Higher Ed

"At least 3 more states mull FAFSA mandates for high school students" in Higher Ed Dive

"Explore How Income Influences Attendance at 139 Top Colleges" in The New York Times

"How much should you care about new college rankings from US News & World Report?" in The Boston Globe


"Federal watchdog warns about college tuition installment plans" in The Boston Globe


"How to tap an unused 529 college savings plan without getting taxed" in the Los Angeles Times

Upcoming Events for Families

In the coming weeks and months, valuable FREE workshops, college fairs, and other outreach events for high school families will be offered. Students are encouraged to explore colleges by engaging with admission officers and financial aid professionals. All events are open to the public.

NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) will be hosting virtual and in-person college fairs for prospective college students beginning in September. To learn more and register to attend, please click here.

NEACAC (New England Association for College Admission Counseling) will be offering in-person college fairs this fall starting in September. To learn more, please visit this website.

The Education Cooperative is hosting a college fair at Waltham High School on October 3rd beginning at 6:30pm.

Six Colleges (Amherst, Bowdoin, Carleton, Pomona, Swarthmore, and Williams) is offering free in-person and virtual events for high school families and educators this fall. Please visit this website to learn more.

Coalition for College is offering multiple panel discussions and workshops during the fall semester that will cover a wide range of topics related to the college search and application process. All events are free. Parents and students are encouraged to attend.

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 from April-November 2023. This group includes Bates College, Skidmore College, Wesleyan University and others. For additional information and to register, please read 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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Federal Student Aid Estimator



Families with 12th grade students applying to college this fall who are interested in federal financial aid for the 2024-2025 school year will need to complete the 24-25 FAFSA, which will be available in December. Using the Federal Student Aid Estimator now will enable families to understand their federal aid eligibility for their student's first year of college in 2024-2025. Please note that this tool is not applicable for the 2023-2024 school year.
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