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After our seniors hit submit on college applications, there is still work to do! We remind students to check email daily for messages from their colleges/universities. They should interact with the links and information in those emails. Some colleges will provide login information for application dashboards. Some will request a self-reported transcript or a similar […]

The testing landscape continues to evolve, leading to confusion and frustration for college applicants and their families. And while many of the changes since the pandemic are designed to improve accessibility, the changes also have led to confusion for current high school students. This summary begins to explain why students might be unsure of when […]

It can be hard for students to talk about themselves. Many don’t like to write down their accomplishments for anonymous college admissions’ readers to review. Still, it’s a necessary part of the process. Colleges can use resumes—a snapshot of a student’s academic, professional, and personal achievements—to understand students’ skills and abilities to know if they […]

Class 101-Dayton recognized five outstanding seniors in the Class of 2024 with scholarships, including the fourth consecutive winner of a national 101 Scholar award.  Maggie Peter, a Badin High School graduate who will attend Purdue University, is one of only four national 101 Scholars selected from nearly 600 applications. The 101 Scholar program celebrates students […]

Community service is a common way for students to build their resumes and networks. We believe that meaningful service can also connect students to their personal and professional goals. The following opportunities and more are posted on the service board in the Class 101 office. If you would like to share a service opportunity with […]

Congratulations to our Class 101-Dayton Class of 2024!  One hundred and thirty-two seniors from 16 different high schools in the Miami Valley worked through our Class 101 timeline for college research, applications and essays, test prep, and scholarships. We are incredibly proud to celebrate this year’s senior class.  Submitting applications to more than 170 colleges […]

Launch of the 2025-2026 FAFSA, updated 11/18/24  On November 18, 2024, the Department of Education announced that beta testing for the 2025-2026 FAFSA is expanded to all students before the expected launch date of December 1. This follows a limited rollout with phases of beta testing since October 1 when the Department of Education launched […]

Class 101-Dayton assisted the Class of 2024 in applying to more than 170 colleges and universities in 33 states and the District of Columbia as well as two international institutions.   A number of factors help our students define their college lists: location and geography, the student’s college fit preferences, family expectations, and academic program information. […]

College Fairs can be an excellent introduction to start building the college list and talking about college as a family. In a low pressure environment, students are invited to pick up brochures and swag, to ask questions about majors or student life, and to sign up to receive additional information from colleges.  We work with […]

One of the most frustrating challenges for many high school seniors is the search for college scholarships. There is no single source for scholarship information, but there are key places to look for scholarships. First, seniors should check their applicant and accepted student portals to search for competitive scholarships at their colleges. There also may […]

We are excited to host in person college admissions visits for our students in January 2025. University of Alabama AT Class 101-DaytonTuesday, January 21 at 6:30 p.m. ETClass 101 – Dayton OfficeEmail [email protected] to rsvp Multi-College Night AT Class 101 DaytonXavier University, University of Cincinnati, and University of Louisville Thursday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m. ET Class […]

The “Super Junior Checklist” is designed to help the Class of 2026 make the most of Junior year and stay ahead of admissions deadlines in Senior year.  

School supply drive runs through August 2  A group of Class 101 student leaders launched a community service group in June, 2024 to provide meaningful opportunities for high school students from different high schools to engage in community service. The group is called More Than One to illustrate the importance of connecting to others through […]