July 9, 2021

Laura Ciccone

Laura is a leader in college planning and admissions and owner of Class 101 Monmouth County in New Jersey. Her mission is to provide families with expert guidance during the college planning, admission, and financial aid process. Laura helps high school students identify their college goals, as well as, supports them in the steps necessary to achieve them. From aptitude and career assessments to identifying and visiting colleges to SAT prep to essays and college applications to scholarships and financial aid, Laura works 1:1 with students and their families to achieve their college admission goals.

Following her undergraduate studies in Accounting and Law at Rider University, Laura began her career in public accounting at a Big 4 accounting firm serving Fortune 100 clients in the Pharmaceutical sector. After many years of coaching and mentoring college interns and first-year associates on her engagement teams, Laura fully dedicated her focus to creating dynamic work environments that promote inclusion and engagement while empowering individuals to continue to grow and excel.

Laura’s passion for building success in others has led her to start Class 101 in New Jersey.

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