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School’s out for summer! That means that students are—at long last—getting a well-deserved break from classes and a chance to get ready for the next year of their studies. For some students, the transition is bigger than others. For those graduating from the 8th grade, this summer marks a big transition into high school where […]

If you are a young person who is passionate about service, giving back to their community, and prioritizes volunteering, you’re in luck! At Class 101 of the Treasure Coast, we know how hard our students have worked to give back to their communities. While this work is beyond important for the common good and one’s […]

Congratulations! You have almost completed high school, you’ve been accepted into a college of your choice and you have earned one of the Florida Bright Futures scholarships (Florida Academic Scholarship or the Florida Medallion Scholarship).  The college application journey may have seemed complicated. Coordinating the financial details of paying for college is equally confusing. At […]

Navigating the New Era of College Admissions Tests: DIgital SAT, ACT, and CLT Explained There are few things more closely associated with the college application process than standardized tests. Loved by some, hated by others, standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT are viewed as a way to measure a prospective student’s academic capabilities […]

It seems that this year, more students than ever got deferred. At the University of Michigan, for example, the number of students who accepted a place on the waitlist increased from 10,080 in 2020 to 18,575 in 2023. This development—born of changes from the pandemic and efforts to increase access—has made the college admissions process even more […]

It’s been a hectic few years for the Department of Education. In 2020, Congress passed legislation requiring major reforms to the FAFSA. Since then, officials have been trying to design a new, streamlined application form for students. Throughout this time, there’s been several delays, affecting when students will be able to hear about financial awards. It now appears […]

New FAFSA Delayed for 2023: What to Know The Department of Education announced this month that the release of this year’s Free Application for Federal Student aid—better known as the FAFSA—has been delayed. This will impact the high school Class of 2024 and current college students. While this announcement might confuse many who are applying […]

It’s hard to believe, but the first part of the academic year is already over. For students in their junior year, that means there are only nine months left before they enter senior year. It also means only ten months before they can start applying to college. That date can seem far off but, between […]

Now that our senior class (Class of 2023) has applied to college, and some havealready started being accepted, it’s crunch time for our junior class. That’s why Class 101 started the Super Junior program that starts on November 1st and runs for three months! The program is specifically designed to ensure juniors get ahead of […]