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With the rise of AI writing software like ChatGPT, everyone involved in the admissions process is considering how this new technology will impact college essays – both writing and reviewing them. ChaptGPT is software created by OpenAI that makes written content through user prompts and questions. For example, you could ask ChatGPT to write an […]

A super what? Let us explain.  Junior Year of high school is an important time in the college planning process. Right now, Juniors are only tens months away from hitting submit on their college applications.  Before students can check the box on completing those applications, there are many steps they will go through. And, there […]

25 years ago today, Class 101 started with one man in one community. Now, it has turned into 50 locations across 25 different states. Last month, we celebrated 25 years of not only helping students get accepted into college, but helping them find their future. Over the past 25 years Class 101 has been able […]

After outgrowing our original Carmel office, we knew we needed more space to accommodate our expanding services and clientele in the Carmel community.  Class 101 in Carmel will continue to offer personalized and comprehensive college planning services and pursue our mission to empower, serve, and inspire students.  Thank you to the families who transitioned with […]

Did you know the average student applies to 7-10 colleges and writes an average of 15-20essays? Gone are the days of writing a single essay and submitting it to the single college ofyour choice. When these essays can be the difference between being accepted or denied,receiving a scholarship or not, you want your essays to […]

You may have heard that colleges recently made the switch to test-optional and no longer require college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT. These tests have traditionally played an important role in college admissions and despite what you have heard, we are here to tell you that they still matter. While it may be […]

Although this could be the most boring blog you’ll read all month, I’m afraid it’s too important to ignore if you’re looking to qualify for scholarships or other financial aid from colleges in the next year or two. I get questions several times a week about the process of applying for financial aid, whether a […]