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.
Class 101 Mesa Gilbert, Arizona 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 .
Shawn Coats, M. Ed.
Franchise Owner/College Admissions Advisor
Shawn is the owner of Class 101 Mesa-Gilbert, part of a top-ranked national organization (Class 101) offering proven, highly-skilled and very affordable assistance to high school students in making decisions on college and careers. A former high school Administrator, Shawn has assisted many students in setting goals and coaching them to realize their full potential. With her deep knowledge of the full college planning process – from raising current grades and test scores to identifying colleges that fit a student’s interests and a family’s budget, Shawn is an invaluable leader in the industry. She is a certified college planner with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Educational Leadership from the University of San Diego. Additionally, she has an M.A. in Educational Leadership from Grand Canyon University. Prior to successfully launching Class 101’s Mesa/Gilbert franchise in 2016, Shawn spent seven years as an Administrator for one of Arizona’s largest charter school systems; she specialized in working with high school students on individualized career action plans (ECAP) to assist them in planning their futures and mentoring them to achieve those goals. Shawn is genuinely committed to helping each student excel and provides the metrics and support to guide them in the right direction. She seamlessly parlayed her high school and post-secondary planning expertise into one of the fastest- growing Class 101 franchises by sharing her comprehensive professional knowledge and approachable demeanor with hundreds of Arizona students and their families throughout the state. Using data-driven results from each student’s customized online portal page, Shawn and her team specifically address areas of needed improvement, thereby enhancing their college and career marketability. Through this proven one-on-one mentoring process, the student learns the importance of accountability both for college and life in general. Not only does mentoring the student help families maintain a healthy relationship with their teen, it also saves them money by increasing opportunities (E.g., including scholarship awards and improved test scores) and avoiding decisions that may have a negative impact on the student/family (E.g., selecting a school that isn’t a good fit, given the student’s interest/major/career goals). Shawn’s a Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, Mesa Chamber of Commerce, Arizona School Counselors Association, Arizona College Access Network, Rocky Mountain Association for College Admission Counseling, and National Association for College Admissions Counseling.
Owner
Shawn Coats, M. Ed.
Phone
(480) 428-0101
Address
Power Road Suite 101 - C4, Mesa, AZ 85215
I cannot recommend Class 101 enough! I started freshman year and over the past 4 years I got to become part of the Class 101
family and truly appreciate all the hard work and dedication Shawn and her team had put into not only myself, but every student they worked with. Once Senior year rolled around and it was time to start applying to colleges, Shawn went through everything step by step with me and made the seemingly overwhelming process so easy, I truly couldn’t have done it on my own. She helped me through all of the ups and downs of the college decision process and was always just a phone call or email away with any and all questions, ultimately leading me to where I am now as a freshman at TCU. I’m sad to be finished with my Class 101 journey, but could not be happier now in my new home thanks to Shawn!! Thank you Class 101 for everything, I couldn’t have done without you!
Kailey Schein
Texas Christian University
PJ Palmer
Loyola Marymount University
Shawn with Class101 is literally amazing. As we started our journey down the maze that is college scholarships we quickly realized we were in over our heads. Somehow we found Shawn and set up a meeting. Her confidence and knowledge of the system instantly put us at ease and immediately after our first meeting we signed our daughter up. Shawn guided her in the right direction of what scholarships exist, which ones to apply for and which ones would be a waste of her time. I think she ended up getting 90% of the scholarships she applied for and far exceeded the cost of Class101. It’s the best money we’ve spent and will be signing our younger daughter up as soon as Junior year starts. Many times we thought we’d missed a deadline and Shawn assured us we hadn’t. The waters that lead to scholarships are muddy and rough, Shawn was an excellent guide for us and our family and we truly can not recommend her strongly enough
Parent of Camryn Long
National Merit Finalist Attending the University of Alabama
