Welcome to
Class 101
Colorado Springs

Your partner for college planning, admissions, test preparation, and scholarships.

Say hello to college planning made simple.

At Class 101 Colorado Springs, we help students and families navigate the college planning process. The end result? Students get into a great college at a price your family can afford.

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Highlights:

Community ACT/SAT

Practice makes progress! Class 101 offers FREE Community ACT and SAT Practice Tests for all interested high school students in the area.

101 Scholarship

Are you making a positive impact in your community? Your act of service could grant you a $3,000 scholarship. Check out the 101 Scholarship criteria here.

ACT/SAT Test Prep

Good test scores and grades put students in a position to get more merit-based scholarships. Our test prep classes are filling up. Sign up today so you can be test prep ready!

Senior Profile for Class 101

952

Students

5,791

Applications

4,996

Acceptances

86.3%

Acceptance Rate

$163.7k

Per Student Merit
Scholarships

$156m

In Total Merit
Scholarships

Who We Are

Contact Us Today

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Owner

Charity Peak, Ph.D.

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Phone

719-501-4300
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Address

1045 Garden of the Gods Rd. Suite O, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Our Programs

FREE ACT Practice TestCO Hidden Gems College Tour

Upcoming Events

CO Hidden Gems College TourFREE ACT Practice Test

21 Apr 2024

FREE ACT Practice Test

When: Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 2 – 5:30 pm

Where: Class 101, 1045-O Garden of the Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Not sure if you should focus on ACT or SAT? Class 101 is sponsoring a FREE Community ACT Practice Test for all interested high school students in the area. Gain valuable insight into what an actual ACT test-taking environment is like and learn some of our valuable tips.

Students may opt to schedule a follow-up consultation with a college advisor to review scores and discuss opportunities for improvement.

Please remember to bring a calculator for the math section!

CLICK HERE to reserve a seat.

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3 Jun 2024

CO Hidden Gems College Tour

Looking for a quality education at an affordable price? Join Class 101 on a unique college campus tour across Southern and Western Colorado. Students will visit 5 regional campuses that offer exceptional degree programs at a price families can afford. Some campuses offer degrees from CU Boulder at an alternative, less expensive location. Other campuses offer the first two years free through Colorado Career Advance. All are test optional!

Students will meet with admissions representatives, sleep and eat on campus, explore each distinctive college town, and participate in workshops to prepare for application season (essays and activities lists). 

WHO: Rising seniors guided by Class 101 college advisors and campus admissions officers

WHEN: June 3-7, 2024

WHERE: 5 regional campuses across Colorado:

  • Adams State University, Alamosa
  • Fort Lewis College, Durango
  • Western Colorado University, Gunnison
  • Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction
  • Colorado Mountain College, Dillon

Along the way, we will visit popular Colorado destinations:

  • Great Sand Dunes National Park
  • Sky Stairs and Rim Trail, Durango
  • Crested Butte Ski Area and Town
  • Cascade Falls Park, Ouray
  • Colorado National Monument

HOW (what’s included):

  • Transportation via van to each destination
  • Campus visits led by Class 101 College Advisors and Campus Admissions Directors
  • Stay in campus dorms and hotels (depending on the college)
  • Check out the surrounding area for each college
  • Admission to popular Colorado destinations, such as national parks and monuments
  • College application preparation workshops (essays and activities lists)
  • College visit swag bag
  • Most meals included, but students should plan to bring additional funds for extra expenses

COST:  $850 per student (including transportation and accommodations)

WHY: College visits help students identify who they want to become and what they want from their college experience. Staying in real dorms away from home helps students make the transition to college later.

SPACE IS LIMITED! REGISTER TODAY!

Need more information? Contact 719-501-4300 or [email protected] for more details.

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Our Students Say It Best

Kai Oddo

This is the second time my family has worked with Class 101. With my college planner’s help, I was able to improve my grades and write an amazing essay while abroad in Frankfurt, Germany. This made the distance between the two of us negligible, even before social distancing measures were put in place! Without Class 101, I would have been lost within the endless information required for applying to college. Thank you for making this difficult transition year so much more bearable!

Kai Oddo

Centre College

Because of Class 101… wow, I really don’t think I can put it into words. I’m headed to my dream school. I have a resume that I’m proud of. I got my ACT score up. I’ve experienced the impact that positive affirmation can have on an overscheduled and under slept teenager. I understand the research process to find a school that fits for me. I’m not going to fall into the never-ending pit of despair that is student debt. I’m ready for whatever happens next.

I truly am.

Taylor Galavotti

High Point U

Because of Class 101 I have grown as a student and as a person. Preparing for college can be tricky for high schoolers. Picking a college, deciding a major, and preparing for the ACT are just some of the things that Class 101 has been able to help me with over the last few years. My college planner, Tom, was able to guide me through one of the most important chapters in my life and I am forever grateful. I joined Class 101 as a sophomore with very little idea of what direction I wanted to take my life in. Now, I am just a few months from beginning my first semester of nursing school at the University of Louisville. Without the help of Class 101, I would not have as much confidence in myself and my decisions. Every moment over the last few years has been worth it.

Julian Palmisano

U of Louisville

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