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ChatGPT and College Essays With the rise of AI writing software like ChatGPT, everyone involved in the admissions process is considering how this new technology will impact college essays – both writing and reviewing them. ChaptGPT is software created by OpenAI that makes written content through user prompts and questions. For example, you could ask […]

If we’ve heard it once, we’ve heard it a thousand times. Students and parents want to know – which one is easier? They are asking about the two college entrance exams that students have been taking for nearly one hundred years. The SAT and the ACT tests. The SAT dates back to 1926 and the […]

Historically, colleges and universities required either an SAT or ACT test score to be submitted along with an admissions application. Today, many schools have moved to test-optional admissions, meaning that students are not required to submit a test score in order to be considered for admission at their institution. For many students, the test-optional trend […]

In our experience, it can be hard shopping for teenagers. A few years ago we noticed more and more people coming to Class 101 around the holidays, looking to gift a granddaughter or son a package from Class 101. They were looking to give an experience, not something that would be thrown away or forgotten […]

Every fall, we feel the rush to complete college applications come through our doors like a strong Autumn breeze. Parents are anxious about deadlines and their child standing out among an increasingly competitive applicant pool. Students feel the pressure of completing not only college applications but crafting carefully curated essays for each school. We know […]

After outgrowing our original Carmel office, we knew we needed more space to accommodate our expanding services and clientele in the Carmel community.  Class 101 in Carmel will continue to offer personalized and comprehensive college planning services and pursue our mission to empower, serve, and inspire students.  Thank you to the families who transitioned with […]

Making the transition from middle school to high school can be intimidating for some students. And rightfully so! We know that making this change means elevated academic expectations, a new social setting, and the start of a record that will be viewed by college admissions offices. Each year, we host a Successful Start to High […]

Summer is time for fun and sun but the smartest students also utilize the time to add meaningful experiences to their college resumes. With two whole months without high school classes and a break from extracurriculars, summer is a prime time to gain stand-out work experiences, impactful volunteer work, student research programs, and more! Students […]

Did you know the average student applies to 7-10 colleges and writes an average of 15-20essays? Gone are the days of writing a single essay and submitting it to the single college ofyour choice. When these essays can be the difference between being accepted or denied,receiving a scholarship or not, you want your essays to […]