Our mission is to provide families with expert guidance in the college search, admissions, and financial aid process. Our dedicated counselors help high school students identify their college goals as well as support them in the steps necessary to achieve those goals in the most cost-effective manner possible. Class 101 franchises have been assisting students with college coaching and planning for over 20 years. Our clients have received hundreds of millions of dollars in scholarship money. Additionally, our college advisors have helped place students in a majority of the top tier universities in the United States. If you want to save a ton, contact Class 101!!
Navigating the college journey with a family of six children has been a profound experience filled with both challenges and triumphs. We understand the unique hurdles that come with guiding multiple students through the complex and often overwhelming world of college admissions. Our family’s journey has been marked by a blend of fear, conflict, and uncharted territory, but it has also been a testament to resilience, growth, and the pursuit of dreams.
Our story began with a simple realization: the college planning process could be a daunting experience for families. For us and our six children, each with their own aspirations, needs, and personalities, the traditional approaches to college planning often felt inadequate.There were limited resources to guide us or our children. We faced moments of uncertainty and tension longing to discover more effective strategies and insights to transform our approach to this crucial life milestone.
At Class 101, we bring our wealth of experience coupled with college planning knowledge to you. Our mission is to provide a supportive, informed, and compassionate approach to college planning. We’ve been where you are—juggling multiple applications, understanding financial aid, and managing family dynamics. Our goal is to make the process smoother, less stressful, and more successful for you and your family.
Mark Overcash
Owner College Advisor
Mark is a co-owner and college advisor at Class 101 Mid Cities. Mark has had many directions in his career. This includes over 20 years of work in the military, being VP of Operations and Marketing, and working as Director of Utilities at the City of Hurst. These positions have helped him gain unique experiences in leadership and guidance, which he hopes to do with students at Class 101. Mark is excited that Class 101 is a chance to pass onto students the passion and joy of opportunity for a future much brighter than they can imagine. In his free time he also likes to golf, draw, and spend quality time with his grandchildren. —
Melissa Overcash
Owner/College Advisor
Melissa is a co-owner and a college advisor at Class 101 Mid Cities. She graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Accounting from WGU. As a mother of six whose kids took all different paths, she has a wide range of experience to help students navigate their futures. Melissa also knows the importance of empowering students in decisions in order to feel confident about their college goals. She wants to serve families so they can enjoy the highlights of high school. In her free time she enjoys baking with her granddaughter and playing games at family dinners.
Madison Simoneaux
Test Prep/College Advisor
Madison is a college advisor at Class 101 Mid Cities. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas Tech University in Lubbock earning a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies specializing in Special Education. She has experience in helping students navigate their future and thrives on aiding others in identifying their self direction. Madison shares our Class 101 Mid Cities views about the importance of empowering students in decisions that assist them in being confident about their college goals. She wants to serve families so they can enjoy the highlights of high school. In her free time she enjoys traveling, being creative, flipping antique furniture and spending time with her husband and family.
Owners
Mark Overcash
Melissa Overcash
Phone
817-663-2262
Address
9292 Huntington Square, Suite 200, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182
Despite joining the program my Senior year of High School, Class 101 has been resourceful and helpful in a variety of ways that have aided in my success going into college. I have a pretty big ego, so I thought I had everything figured out with regards to which college I wanted to go to, my resumé, and how I would prepare for that academic shift. Mark and Melissa Overcash showed me how wrong I was, and they provided a great number of improvements ranging from help on my ACT score, allowing for my resumé to showcase the best of me, assisting in admission essays, and opening my eyes to countless scholarship opportunities. Without that aid, my application process would have been far more difficult than was necessary, and for that I am forever grateful. I’m now an Engineering student at the University of Texas at Arlington and have my tuition costs greatly minimized due to the assistance I’ve received. If you’re so much as considering working with Class 101, I genuinely can not recommend it enough, even if you think you have it all figured out, because they are a phenomenal resource for anyone looking to go to college.
Reese
University of Texas at Arlington
Class 101 Mid-Cities is a lifesaver! I had no clue how overwhelming the college application process was until I started looking for my own son only to realize I was completely lost. Mark and Melissa gladly took on this burden and helped us every step of the way. From setting up college visits to SAT preparation that helped our son raise his test scores significantly. They worked closely with our family to formulate a plan that was meticulously executed and their communication along the way was impeccable. They removed the stress from the process and made it fun. My piece of advice is to start your student before their senior year!
Steve Bosley
University of North Texas
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
