About Us

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower students, serve families, and inspire greatness. We know that applying to college can be overwhelming, which is why we strive to make this process enjoyable for families. We navigate the complex, multi-year process by working one-on-one with students as early as their freshman year of high school. But it’s not just about getting into college. At the core of everything we do is a passion for helping young people find their future.  

Get to Know Us

Class 101 Irving is full of college planning experts who love helping students on the path to higher education. We all became a part of the Class 101 family because we want to make a difference in a young person’s life. Our various backgrounds aid us in doing this. Get to know each member of our team <here>.

Ronda Swanigan

Owner

Ronda is a dynamic, multi-unit franchise owner of Class 101 Irving and Class 101 Atlanta, dedicated to guiding students and families through every step of their college planning journey. Her mission centers on making college more affordable and accessible.  A proud alumna of Spelman College with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s in School Counseling from Clark Atlanta University, Ronda’s commitment to education and opportunity runs deep. Her passion for college planning ignited over a decade ago while working with the NFL, where she guided high school athletes through the complexities of college admissions. With over seven years as a school counselor and as College Access Counselor Lead, she oversaw college advisors district-wide, pioneering initiatives for college and career readiness. Recognized by the College Board’s Counselor Recognition Program for expanding college access, she was also awarded AVID Counselor of the Year in her district. Her achievements continued as she was named Franchise Rookie of the Year for Class 101, with her story highlighted in Dallas Voyage Magazine. A true educator and advocate, Ronda is honored to facilitate pre-college programs with Spelman College, SMU, and Georgia State’s High School Institute, and frequently presents at conferences focused on college readiness. Her expertise and resources have empowered countless students to envision and achieve their academic goals. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Ronda cherishes time with her family, community service, and real estate investment.  Ronda Swanigan embodies passion, dedication, and excellence, inspiring students and families toward brighter futures through higher education.

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Owner

Ronda Swanigan

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Address

1825 W. Walnut Hill Lane STE 120, Irving, TX 75038

Our Students Know Best

When My parents first told me I would be doing class 101 at the end of my junior year I was a little hesitant because I thought it would be like summer school, and I thought my summer would be ruined. Fast forward a year and I am now graduating and have an almost full ride to college. Mrs. Swanigan has helped me tremendously this past year and I couldn’t be more thankful.
Thank you so much, Mrs. Ronda!

Chris

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Ronda and her Class 101 team have done an incredible job with helping my son navigate his college search, significantly improve his SAT score, and strategizing ways to make him stand out from the crowd. She is very responsive and communicative and really cares about my son’s progress. She is truly working in her gifts. Total game changer! We’re signing my daughter up next!

Lauren Jones

Parent

Ronda and Class 101 extremely helped me through my application process. I started my application process very late, but the monthly meetings, and keeping me on track very much helped. She has helped me find scholarships, walked me thru the financial aid process, improved my essays, SAT Prep, etc. I also feel very confident in what to expect when I go off to college, making the transition so much easier. I highly recommend Ronda and Class 101!

Camilia

Florida International University

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