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For some high school students asking for a letter of recommendation can be a daunting task. It means asking for help. It means going to a teacher and/or counselor and asking them to write about your talents and abilities for a college admissions board.  As difficult as this process can be, it’s essential for anyone […]

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, from 2022 to 2023, 118,560 students graduated from Ohio public high schools. However, the 2022 Post-Graduation Readiness Report shows that a whopping 75% of U.S. high school seniors felt unprepared for college or their future careers.  So, what can students and families do to better prepare for […]

We all know that attending college is rarely ever a snap decision, like a spur-of-the-moment journey undertaken by grabbing a compass and tossing a few necessities into a backpack. Preparing for college involves years of thoughtful and dedicated planning to map out the best route, acquire and exercise the necessary skills, and navigate the complexities […]

It isn’t the most exciting part of the process, but an essential part of applying for college is knowing deadlines. You may limit your opportunities if you do not get the materials in on time. In this blog, we’ll provide a brief introduction to some of the important kinds of deadlines that most colleges offer […]

Getting accepted into college can be exciting. After months of writing essays, sitting for interviews, and filling in the Common App, it can be nice to relax, knowing you have a place to go in a few months. But for many, the problem can be having too many options. Students get acceptance letters from several, […]

Summer is coming to a close. For families across the country that means returning from vacation, buying new school supplies, getting ready for the new academic year, and starting to think about college.  This time is always a great opportunity for students to center themselves and think about the year to come. Class 101 knows […]

Your daughter has been accepted into her top college. She’s spent the last three hours stalking her roommate on Facebook. Now she’s trying to figure out which wastebasket best matches the color of her new sheets. While students are laser focused on these kinds of issues, parents often have different priorities. They want to know […]

It’s that time of the year again! College application season is here for the Class of 2022. At Class 101, we understand how confusing the college application process can be. To help families understand what they need to do, we’ve broken down the four different types of college applications you need to be aware of: […]

The college application process is complicated. Students have to compete with other students. Families have to cope with the stress of acceptances and rejections. The financial aid process leaves many people without the support they need to attend the college they want. These problems can have long-term consequences on students and families.  Class 101 solves […]