Our Team

Aashish Palla

Owner/College Planner

Growing up in the Northern Virginia area, I experienced the local education system from elementary through high school and college, giving me firsthand insight into the unique challenges of the college application process that Northern Virginia students face. While my career in project management with diverse organizations such as various federal government agencies, Capital One, and Microsoft has honed my leadership and problem-solving skills, it is my educational journey — earning both an undergraduate degree and an MBA — that inspires my passion for helping others.
Class 101 is my way of giving back to the South Riding and Chantilly communities in Loudoun and Fairfax counties. I aim to simplify the college planning process for middle and high school students and their families, making it less overwhelming and more rewarding. This is more than a business for me — it’s a mission to empower students, support families, and make a meaningful difference in our community by helping the next generation achieve their dreams

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Owner

Aashish Palla

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Phone

571-577-6990
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Address

South Riding, VA

Our South Riding Students Say It Best

Kai Oddo

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

Centre College

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

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