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February 12, 2025

Upcoming Change for the ACT: What You Should Know

Last year, the ACT announced new changes to the ACT Test. These changes are sweeping, some of the most significant that the ACT has had in recent memory. It comes on the heels of recent changes to the SAT to make the test more accessible for modern students. These updates can be confusing and overwhelming. […]

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Obama Offers Loan Forgiveness Student Loans

June 24, 2014

Obama Offers Loan Forgiveness Student Loans

President Obama’s Student Loan Forgiveness plan has been introduced due to the increasing problems concerning students’ loan debts in America. This plan is intended to help students who are not able to fully pay their loan and those who have settled a significant amount of their loan balance for numerous years. This plan clears all […]

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Class of 2014 at Class 101: Congratulations

June 13, 2014

Class of 2014 at Class 101: Congratulations

Congratulations to our graduating seniors for a job well done. We had a record year with over $30 million dollars in financial aid given to our 120 seniors this year. Class 101 is dedicated to helping students go and get into college, and helping make college more affordable for parents.

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Coleton Towles: Scholarship Award Recipient

March 29, 2014

Coleton Towles: Scholarship Award Recipient

We are very proud to announce Coleton Towles, a Lexington Catholic student who has now received over 1 million dollars in scholarship offers from the 12 colleges that he has applied to. Coleton is a very dedicated student, extremely hard worker and one who values a great college education. We are very proud of Coleton and his success […]

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Class 101 Franchise: Tom Pabin | College Prep

March 17, 2014

Class 101 Franchise: Tom Pabin | College Prep

At the 2014 IFA Convention Tom Pabin, founder of franchise Class 101 explained how the franchise helps high school kids and described the type of person suitable for becoming a franchisee.

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Changes to SAT: What You Need to Know

March 12, 2014

Changes to SAT: What You Need to Know

The College Board (SAT people) have made a new change to the SAT test which will effect the class of 2016. Starting in that year, the essay  will be an optional component of the test.  For more insight please feel free to review the College Board’s Changes to the SAT Spring 2016 write up.

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New Location Opens in Franklin, Tennessee

March 3, 2014

New Location Opens in Franklin, Tennessee

Congratulations to Karen Feamster our 6th franchise owner who today is starting her franchise in the Franklin/Brentwood Tennessee area. Karen comes to us as a client who over the last 4 years has used our Class 101 services. Karen is passionate about education and loves to work with her church and the local girl scout […]

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What is the Common App for College?

January 17, 2014

What is the Common App for College?

The Common Application (informally known as the Common App) is a type of college application that undergraduate admission applicants may use to apply to any of 517 member colleges and universities in 47 states and the District of Columbia, as well as in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.[1] Who Created the Common […]

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College Visit Tips & College Visit Preparation

July 15, 2013

College Visit Tips & College Visit Preparation

Sophomore, juniors and rising seniors traveled across the country this summer to find the right fit for their interests and their personalities. They learned to ask critical questions and compare the various programs. They exchanged opinions and learned from each other’s observations. The travel time was well spent and the college admission counselors went out […]

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Scholarship winners

March 14, 2013

Scholarship winners

Class 101 was proud to be a sponsor of the Young Women Lead Conference at the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 12. More than 600 bright high school women met with and learned from successful, inspiring business women from across Kentucky and the nation. Class 101 donated $5000.00 in ACT Prep scholarships to 10 […]

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