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October 19, 2023

Professional College Resume Services

What a College Resume Can Do For You It can be hard for students to talk about themselves. Many don’t like to write down their accomplishments for an admissions office. Still, it’s a necessary part of the process. Colleges can use resumes—a snapshot of a student’s academic, professional, and personal achievements—to understand their skills and […]

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Ready for the FAFSA? Here’s Some Tips.

September 19, 2022

Ready for the FAFSA? Here’s Some Tips.

If you’re a student getting ready for college or an adult helping a student in your life get ready for college, you’ve probably heard about the FAFSA—the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  Created by Congress in 1992, the FAFSA was intended, as the Washington Post, writes “to standardize the process of applying for the […]

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Class 101 Turns 25!

September 2, 2022

Class 101 Turns 25!

Cue the confetti… Class 101 is now 25 years old! In honor of our 25th anniversary we have made some commitments to help empower more students. This includes giving away more scholarships, servicing more communities, and committing to provide our services for those who might not otherwise be able to afford it.  Since 1997, when […]

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Our College Visit Checklist & When to Visit Colleges

July 10, 2022

Our College Visit Checklist & When to Visit Colleges

The saying goes that you can’t judge a book by its cover. Colleges are no different. While every college and university has their own shining website and glossy promotional materials, it can be hard for any student to know what life on campus is like at first glance. Flipping through pamphlets and flyers are rarely […]

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Your Child’s Been Accepted to College. Now What?

June 16, 2022

Your Child’s Been Accepted to College. Now What?

It was a long process of touring campuses, emailing admissions officials, and learning about different programs. Weeks after submitting their test scores and college essays through the Common App, a letter arrives in the mail for your child. It thanks them for applying and congratulates them for being one of the students accepted for the […]

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How to Stand Out on College Applications

April 28, 2022

How to Stand Out on College Applications

Applying to college can be intense, especially when it comes to finding ways to stand out on your college application. But we know how to set you above your competition. With jobs, volunteer work, and athletics students  can distinguish themselves from their peers. More than good grades and test scores, extracurriculars and other experiences can […]

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Summer Jumpstart Webinar for Rising Seniors

April 8, 2022

Summer Jumpstart Webinar for Rising Seniors

Countdown to application season starts NOW. Are you ready? • Free Webinar Alert! •  Class of 2023, application season is right around the corner! That means no more putting off those essays or standardized tests. It’s time to put all the pieces for your application together for the colleges you are most excited to attend. […]

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Deferred from College? Learn What Do Next!

December 27, 2021

Deferred from College? Learn What Do Next!

Updated Dec, 2023 It’s the end of the year. After submitting an application to your top college before the Early Action deadline, you receive a letter from the admissions department. It is not an acceptance letter or a rejection. Instead, it’s something else entirely: a deferral. What Does it Mean to be Deferred from College? […]

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Super Junior College Planning Program

November 1, 2021

Super Junior College Planning Program

There’s no denying it: Junior year is the most critical time for college planning. It’s when high schoolers start to focus on their future and make decisions that really count. Students are just 10 months away from applying to college, and it’s clear that the eleventh grade is crunch time.  The good news? Class 101’s […]

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Super Junior Webinar | College Prep for Juniors

October 25, 2021

Super Junior Webinar | College Prep for Juniors

Now that our senior class (Class of 2022) has applied to college, and some have already been accepted, it’s crunch time for our junior class (Class of 2023)! That’s why Class 101 is launching the Super Junior program on November 1st! The program is specifically designed for the Class of 2023 to ensure juniors get […]

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