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February 12, 2025
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. […]
Read More >October 30, 2020
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. And with most students just 10 months away from applying to college, it’s clear that the eleventh grade is crunch time. The good news? Class […]
Read More >October 15, 2020
Now that our senior class (Class of 2021) has applied to college, and some have already been accepted, it’s crunch time for our junior class (Class of 2022)! That’s why Class 101 is launching the Super Junior program on November 2nd! The program is specifically designed for the Class of 2022 to ensure juniors get […]
Read More >September 11, 2020
Looking for ways to lower the cost of college, but not sure where to begin? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step in the financial aid process, and the window to apply is fast approaching. Here’s what you need to know to make completing the FAFSA as simple as possible. […]
Read More >August 28, 2020
The world looks a whole lot different than it did a year ago. Quarantining has affected every aspect of our lives, including unprecedented shifts to your high schooler’s educational experience. But just as your teenager is getting ready again for high school this fall, they also need to get ready for college! The college advisors at […]
Read More >August 21, 2020
In honor of our birthday, we’re celebrating over two decades of empowering students, serving families and inspiring greatness—the Class 101 way. Here’s a look at the milestones, the people and the accomplishments that have made the journey so worthwhile. 23 years of outstanding leadership Today we’re throwing it back to the nineties—August 27, 1997 to […]
Read More >July 29, 2020
As students return to high school this year, classes may look a little different. With the shift to socially-distant or online learning, one thing remains clear: Now is the time for high school seniors to begin solidifying their college plans for 2021. On August 1, the majority of colleges and universities across the country open […]
Read More >July 8, 2020
Class 101, the nation’s premier college planning franchise, has opened its 47th franchise in Central Wisconsin. College advisor and franchise owner, Pam Knezic, is opening this location after a successful career in marketing and finance. Pamela helped her oldest son navigate the college planning process, and, through this experience, she realized the complexity of college […]
Read More >April 16, 2020
Class 101, the country’s premier college planning company, has opened its 46th franchise location in Brevard County, FL. This is the fifth location in Florida, joining locations in Blackwater, Doral, East Hillsborough, and Treasure Coast. This location is being opened by Ven Puskur. Ven has been a successful […]
Read More >April 10, 2020
Class 101 has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of 2020’s Top 100 Franchises for Less Than $50,000. This recognition comes after Class 101 was ranked #441 in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list. This new honor was based on scores that Class 101 received for the Franchise 500 list. Key metrics for the ranking(s) […]
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