There’s no doubt, building a college list required a lot of research, reflection, and hard work. You know what you want and need from college, and you’ve created a college list...
Next Steps for College Application Season
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Caitlin Vogt
Writer and Editor
Caitlin is a writer and editor at myOptions. She lives in Austin, Texas where she reads tons of books and eats even more tacos. She attended the University of Delaware where she earned a bachelor’s degree in English with a concentration in Professional Writing. She spends her days researching and writing advice that will make your college process a little bit easier. Passionate about life-long learning, she hopes to help you discover your potential and remind you that your future matters. Feel free to email Caitlin if you have questions about the college search process!
Things to Do the Summer Before College
Congratulations, it’s official; you’re a high school graduate! With graduation said and done, you may experience mixed emotions in the time leading up to your departure for...
Narrow Down Your College List
When you first started researching colleges of interest, your list may have grown substantially in length. For many reasons, you will want to narrow down your list to a...
Building Your College List
When applying to college, building a college list is an essential first step. Creating this list can be confusing, especially when there are lots of voices sharing their opinions...
Know What You Want From College
When applying to college, you may feel out-of-control, especially knowing that college admissions has the power to accept, deny, or waitlist your application. However, it’s...
College Brag Sheet: What Is It?
With so many steps in the college search process, you may be wondering what it means to write a brag sheet. We’ve got all the information you need. A brag sheet will make it...
Is College Right for You?
Watch our first Friday Five video now: https://youtu.be/VmN5WLK4F4Q We know it’s intimidating to think about your future after high school, especially if you have no idea what...
Tips for Common App Essay Prompt #4
As you begin your college application process, you may decide to apply through the Common Application. The Common Application (also known as the “Common App”) is an advanced...
Tips for Common App Essay Prompt #6
As you begin your college application process, you may decide to apply through the Common Application. The Common Application (also known as the “Common App”) is an advanced...
Tips for Common App Essay Prompt #7
As you begin your college application process, you may decide to apply through the Common Application. The Common Application (also known as the “Common App”) is an advanced...
Taking a Gap Year During the Pandemic
There are many reasons students are postponing their college plans and taking a gap year during the pandemic. For some, college is simply too costly to take on at this point in...
What to Do If You’re Undecided
If you’re someone with a lot of different interests and strengths, you may be hesitant to declare a major when you go to college. You may want to consider an undecided,...