Congrats! You’ve made it to your senior year. Between college applications, standardized testing, and keeping up in your classes, we know there’s a lot happening in your final...
Making the Most of Your Senior Year
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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!
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