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Popp & Associates is dedicated to providing expert college admissions guidance to students and their families. We welcome the opportunity to assist you with your college counseling needs.
Popp & Associates
354 Washington Street
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Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
781-859-9116 phone
781-203-0019 fax
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May 2025


Celebrating the Class of 2025


Graduation season for the Class of 2025 has arrived! We are very proud of our hardworking students graduating this spring and want to share recommendations for families celebrating this joyous milestone. 


Both Shutterfly and Good Housekeeping offer extensive lists of creative gift options that would delight any grad.


Additional recommended places to shop include Etsy, M. LaHart & Co, catchingfireflies, PBdorm, UncommonGoods,

Mark & Graham and Global Goods Partners.


One of our favorite websites to shop for graduation gifts is Smathers & Branson, which features a variety of needlepoint products with college colors and logos, including belts, coasters, wallets, and much more. If you're searching for collegiate clothing, then don't miss Peter Millar for men's and women's apparel. If guys are looking for fashionable clothing with their college mascot on slacks and shorts, check out Castaway Nantucket Island and show your school pride!


Customized gifts are the specialty at Foreverygift where you can find custom gift baskets, college banners, yard signs and much more. Personal Lucky is another great source for college banners, personalized graduation balloons and other gifts.


All online stores offer unique gifts for graduations and other special events.


Lastly, if you are planning a graduation party in the Boston area, invite The Cookie Monstah and surprise your guests with delicious homemade cookies and ice cream sandwiches. The Cookie Monstah has provided treats for some of our Popp & Associates events and we have never been disappointed!


Congratulations to all of the graduates and their families! We wish you the very best as you celebrate this exciting time and embark on new journeys in the future.



News For High School Families

News

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


"Announcing the 2025-2026 Common App essay prompts" from Common App


"Colleges revamp career services to address Gen Z's work-life expectations" in The Washington Post


"AI and Threats to Academic Integrity: What to Do" in Inside Higher Ed


"On Decision Day, more high school seniors choose a college based on cost" from CNBC


"More states are allowing community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees" from NPR


"Republican Plan to Tax Elite Colleges Could Hit in Unexpected Places" in The New York Times



ACT and SAT Dates

We are including a helpful chart of ACT and SAT test dates for this academic year so that families and educators can help students determine their ideal test taking timeline. If you are searching for test dates for 2025-2026, please visit this website. To learn more about our recommended test preparation services, please see here.


In addition, we are sharing a helpful guide from the College Board that addresses common questions about the digital SAT, including when scores will be available, how to interpret score reports, etc.

Upcoming Events for Families


In the coming weeks and months, valuable FREE workshops and other outreach events for high school families will be offered. All events are open to the public.


NEACAC (New England Association for College Admission Counseling) is hosting the last spring college fair on May 29. Read here to learn more.


The directors and deans of "Eight of the Best Colleges" join forces to provide college-bound students and their families with information about eight top colleges in the United States. The 90-minute program offers valuable insights on the distinctions of the individual colleges and the opportunity to speak with their admission staff. The next virtual event is on June 25.


Brown University will host a college fair on July 10 and it is open to the public beginning at 7pm. We will provide more details when they become available.


GO Overseas is hosting free webinars this spring and summer. Attend an event and discover diverse gap year opportunities available for teens. To learn more, click here.


Coalition for College is offering multiple panel discussions and workshops during the spring and summer covering 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 May–October 2025. 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.


Website Pick of the Month


40 Online Community Service Options for Teens


As school winds down for students, now is the ideal time to think about lending an extra hand to help others who could benefit from your time and talents. Volunteering in-person in your local community is always an option, but if your schedule will vary due to travel or other reasons, then consider giving back through online volunteer work. Check out these diverse options and sign up today!

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