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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. […]

Local program to award at least four high school students in 2024 Class 101-Dayton and its owners, Karen and Tony DeRosa, will award at least four local scholarships to graduating seniors this spring. These scholarship programs are not limited to Class 101 students; they are open to all students.  Jamison Find Your Voice Scholarship The DeRosas […]

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, check your applicant and accepted student portals to search for competitive scholarships at your colleges. Some schools will connect accepted […]

Summer can be a time to catch up on important tasks or explore new places; an excellent summer adventure for any student is a campus visit! Without having to worry about missing classes, many students use summer to travel and see if certain colleges are right for them. In this blog, we’ll list a few […]

The Franchise Business Review is featuring Karen DeRosa, owner of Class 101-Dayton in Springboro, as a Top Performer in their 2023 Franchise Rock Star Awards. The awards honor franchise owners who set exceptional examples of success.  When Class 101 was named to the Top 200 franchise brands this year, the national brand was invited to […]

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 […]