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**UPDATED 12.12.23** The Department of Education released an update on November 15th, 2023 that the 2024-2025 FAFSA will be available for students and families by December 31, 2023.  The revamped FAFSA form has been overhauled to ensure a more streamlined and user-friendly experience for families, which we have talked about in our blogs. Another notable […]

Every year, it seems like there are new changes to the college application process. This year is no different with the College Board announcing that the PSAT has gone digital. While this change may seem scary, we have the resources you and your student need to succeed. In this blog, we’ll provide five short tips […]

Summer is coming to a close. For families across the country that means returning from vacation, buying new school supplies, getting ready for the new academic year, and starting to think about college.  This time is always a great opportunity for students to center themselves and think about the year to come. Class 101 knows […]

Updated Dec 20th, 2024 If you are a high school student planning for college, you surely have heard about the SAT and ACT standardized tests. But which one should you decide to take? How do you decide which test is the better fit for you? The SAT and ACT are the two primary standardized tests […]

The summer is a time of relaxation and fun. Without the busyness brought by school, clubs, and other activities, it can be a time to catch up on important tasks or explore new places. One kind of place that many students explore during the summer are college campuses. Without having to worry about missing class […]

Last year, the College Board announced a major change to the SAT, one standardized test used for college admissions at most US colleges and universities. After several small tests around the country, the SAT would go digital. Of course, this change has invited questions from students and parents about the process and how this might […]

The SAT is a crucial part of the college application process, but it can be challenging to determine what a “good” score is for the SAT with how the scoring is set up. With so much weight placed on this standardized test, it’s important to understand how scores are calculated and what they mean for […]

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 […]

Three Tips on How to Make a College Decision Getting accepted into college can be exciting. After months of writing essays, sitting for interviews, and filling in the Common App, it can be nice to relax, knowing you have a place to go in a few months. But for many, the problem can be having […]