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How important is the test prep score? For many colleges, test prep scores and grades will have a big determining factor in the amount of scholarships received. One point may mean moving to the next scholarship level. Class 101-Lexington students have the guidance of their college advisors to help them determine the test prep game […]

For the Class of 2025, August 1st is a milestone day. This date marks the official start of application season. Why? Because this is the day that the Common Application opens.  The Common App platform, founded in 1975, is a valuable tool that simplifies the college application process, allowing students to apply to most of […]

Class 101-Lexington rising senior, Madeline Dewsnap, attended Murray State University’s Commonwealth Honors Academy in June. Established in 2001, Commonwealth Honors Academy, CHA, is a three week summer enrichment program for outstanding students who have completed their junior year of high school. Drawing students from across the United States, more than 1800 students have had the […]

As the Class of 2025 prepares to begin their college applications on August 1st, the pressure is on to present a standout application. Each year, admissions counselors are reviewing a greater number of applications than ever before. For example, last year at the University of Kentucky, over 20,000 applications were submitted. The presentation of the […]

Since 2017, Class 101 has proudly sponsored the 101 Scholars Program, offering students nationwide the opportunity to compete for four $3,000 scholarships. Additionally, Class 101- Lexington awards a $1,000 scholarship. On June 4th, we celebrated our 2024 Class 101 Scholars. Mallory Jones, a junior at George Rogers Clark High School, received the Class 101-Lexington local […]

It is truly hard to believe that our Class of 2024 students have completed their college journeys with us. Our last meetings have been conducted, and we are ready to attend many graduation ceremonies and parties to celebrate their accomplishments and decisions. Each student has their own unique story to tell, and we are honored […]

We are comprehensive college planners, and in our day-to-day work, we get to be mentors, coaches, teachers, counselors, and advisors. We’re here to make a positive impact in a young person’s life.”    -Tom Pabin  Class 101 Lexington’s Story In 1997, Tom Pabin founded Class 101 in Lexington, KY and began his lifelong journey of […]