Is College Right for You?

by Caitlin Vogt | Apr 9, 2021 | Applying to College, Student Advice, Video

Reading Time: 3 minutes Watch our first Friday Five video now:  We know it’s intimidating to think about your future after high school, especially if you have no idea what you want to do. Take a deep breath! We have some ways to help you discover a path that works for...

Tips for Common App Essay Prompt #1

by myoptions | Mar 15, 2021 | Applying to College

Reading Time: 2 minutes 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 college application platform that allows you to apply to multiple...

Tips for Common App Essay Prompt #2

by myoptions | Mar 14, 2021 | Applying to College

Reading Time: 2 minutes 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 college application platform that allows you to apply to multiple...

Tips for Common App Essay Prompt #3

by myoptions | Mar 13, 2021 | Applying to College

Reading Time: 2 minutes 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 college application platform that allows you to apply to multiple...

Tips for Common App Essay Prompt #4

by Caitlin Vogt | Mar 12, 2021 | Applying to College

Reading Time: 2 minutes 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 college application platform that allows you to apply to multiple...

Tips for Common App Essay Prompt #5

by myoptions | Mar 11, 2021 | Applying to College

Reading Time: 2 minutes 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 college application platform that allows you to apply to multiple...

Tips for Common App Essay Prompt #6

by Caitlin Vogt | Mar 10, 2021 | Applying to College

Reading Time: 2 minutes 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 college application platform that allows you to apply to multiple...

Tips for Common App Essay Prompt #7

by Caitlin Vogt | Mar 9, 2021 | Applying to College

Reading Time: 2 minutes 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 college application platform that allows you to apply to multiple...

Taking a Gap Year During the Pandemic

by Caitlin Vogt | Feb 19, 2021 | Applying to College, Career Planning

Reading Time: 2 minutes 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 time. Others hope to wait until they can attend college courses in...

What to Do If You’re Undecided

by Caitlin Vogt | Feb 8, 2021 | Applying to College, Life During COVID-19

Reading Time: 3 minutes 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, undeclared, or exploratory major. This means you will have more time to...

Waiting for Admissions Decisions

by Caitlin Vogt | Jan 31, 2021 | Applying to College, Life During COVID-19

Reading Time: 2 minutes With college applications done and submitted, you may encounter both relief and anxiety as you wait for admissions news. The waiting game can be stressful, especially during a global pandemic when so much can change in just a few months. Here...

Virtual Campus Visits

by Caitlin Vogt | Jan 17, 2021 | Applying to College, Life During COVID-19

Reading Time: 3 minutes In past years, you may have heard all about the importance of visiting colleges in-person to gain a better understanding of the campus, culture, and overall fit. With the pandemic moving campus tours online, you may be discouraged at the...