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If you’re a student getting ready for college or an adult helping a student in your life get ready for college, you’ve probably heard about the FAFSA—the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  Created by Congress in 1992, the FAFSA was intended, as the Washington Post, writes “to standardize the process of applying for the […]

Cue the confetti… Class 101 is now 25 years old! In honor of our 25th anniversary we have made some commitments to help empower more students. This includes giving away more scholarships, servicing more communities, and committing to provide our services for those who might not otherwise be able to afford it.  Since 1997, when […]

The saying goes that you can’t judge a book by its cover. Colleges are no different. While every college and university has their own shining website and glossy promotional materials, it can be hard for any student to know what life on campus is like at first glance. Flipping through pamphlets and flyers are rarely […]

It was a long process of touring campuses, emailing admissions officials, and learning about different programs. Weeks after submitting their test scores and college essays through the Common App, a letter arrives in the mail for your child. It thanks them for applying and congratulates them for being one of the students accepted for the […]

Updated July 1, 2024 Applying to college can be an intense process, especially when it comes to finding ways to stand out on your college application. You might be concerned about this complex and challenging process, but that’s where the team at Class 101 comes in! We know ways to help your college application stand […]

Countdown to application season starts NOW. Are you ready? • Free Webinar Alert! •  Class of 2023, application season is right around the corner! That means no more putting off those essays or standardized tests. It’s time to put all the pieces for your application together for the colleges you are most excited to attend. […]

It’s the end of the year. After submitting an application to your top college before the Early Action deadline, you receive a letter from the admissions department. It is not an acceptance letter or a rejection. Instead, it’s something else entirely: a deferral. What Does it Mean to be Deferred from College? For many students, […]

There’s no denying it: Junior year is the most critical time for college planning. It’s when high schoolers start to focus on their future and make decisions that really count. Students are just 10 months away from applying to college, and it’s clear that the eleventh grade is crunch time.  The good news? Class 101’s […]

Now that our senior class (Class of 2022) has applied to college, and some have already been accepted, it’s crunch time for our junior class (Class of 2023)! That’s why Class 101 is launching the Super Junior program on November 1st! The program is specifically designed for the Class of 2023 to ensure juniors get […]