Casey Wu
Owner and Executive Director
Casey is a seasoned education leader with a diverse background spanning both entertainment and education. Prior to launching Class 101 in Sherman Oaks, she built a successful career as a marketing and business executive at News Corp / Fox, Disney, Nickelodeon, and Paramount. She has also worked with K-12 students as well as collaborated with schools in the San Fernando Valley to enhance the quality of education in the community. Her leadership blends business expertise with a passion for education, ensuring students are well-prepared for future success.Bryan Green
Principle College Counselor
Bryan is an experienced college admissions professional who spent five years as Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission at USC. He evaluated thousands of applications, led strategic recruitment, and advised students, families, and counselors on admissions. His background in student advising, academic support, and athletic recruiting gives him a well-rounded perspective on college success. As a Principal College Counselor, his leadership ensures students receive personalized guidance to navigate the competitive admissions process and find their best-fit college.
August Hill
Program Director / College Planner
August Hills is an education professional with expertise in academic planning and college admissions. As a Program Manager at Sylvan Learning, he has worked closely with students to maximize their potential and find colleges that align with their academic interests and financial needs. With experience in the Lindamood Bell Learning and a degree in Psychological and Brain Sciences from UCSB, August specializes in personalized learning strategies. Through expert guidance and strategic planning, he helps students navigate the college admissions process with confidence and success.
Owner
Chris Chen
Phone
818-930-5633
Address
13553 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
This is the second time my family has worked with Class 101. With my college planner’s help, I was able to improve my grades and write an amazing essay while abroad in Frankfurt, Germany. This made the distance between the two of us negligible, even before social distancing measures were put in place! Without Class 101, I would have been lost within the endless information required for applying to college. Thank you for making this difficult transition year so much more bearable!
Kai Oddo
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
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
