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How Are We Celebrating?<\/h1>\nHow Are We Celebrating?<\/h1>\nIn honor of our birthday, we\u2019re celebrating over two decades of empowering students, serving families, and inspiring greatness\u2014the Class 101 way. Here\u2019s a look at the milestones, the people, and the accomplishments that have made the journey so worthwhile.<\/p>\n
Today we\u2019re throwing it back to the nineties, August 27, 1997, to be exact. On this day, Class 101 Founder Tom Pabin set out to make a difference by helping one student in one community find\u2014and afford\u2014the right college. Having devoted nearly half of his life to helping students find their best future, Tom\u2019s philosophy is rooted in the belief that faith and family come first. We\u2019re now a nationwide college planning franchise, helping families across the U.S. make college dreams a reality.<\/p>\n
After hitting the 1,000-student milestone, Class 101 began offering franchise opportunities in 2007, with our first official franchises opening in Columbus, OH and Bloomington, IN. Every year since then, our total number of franchises has continued to grow. In 2020, we were named to the 2020 Entrepreneur Top 500 Franchise list\u2014one of many great honors we\u2019ve achieved.<\/p>\n
Our Class 101 family is spread far and wide, with many of our original franchisees still with us today\u2014and we wouldn\u2019t have it any other way. Our franchise owners are the glue that holds us together, with every individual playing a vital role in our success. Today, Class 101 is proud to have 47 locations across 23 states, with the goal of reaching 100 franchise offices over the next few years.<\/p>\n
Receiving National Merit recognition is an outstanding achievement for any high schooler, shining a light on the hard work and academic excellence of students nationwide. We\u2019ve helped over 200 students earn National Merit status\u2014and we\u2019re just getting started.<\/p>\n
We know that test prep matters. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve spent more than 20 years working closely with students to develop testing strategies that improve scores and maximize readiness. Working with a college planner to prep for the ACT\/SAT not only means higher test scores\u2014it means more scholarship opportunities, a stronger competitive edge, and the confidence students need to crush their college goals.<\/p>\n
The college application process can be one of the most stressful times of high school, but it doesn\u2019t have to be. From developing college lists to managing deadlines, we\u2019ve helped thousands of students stay organized and motivated while completing their applications on time\u2014or even ahead of schedule. Our advice for college visits: visit 10 schools, apply to 7 and love 5. This ensures our students are making smart and manageable application choices for their future.<\/p>\n
The most exciting part of the last 23 years? That\u2019s easy. It’s seeing our Class 101 graduates get into college and find their future. Every one of our students has goals, ambitions and a path that\u2019s uniquely their own. Knowing we\u2019ve played even a small role in helping them realize their potential is the greatest gift of all.<\/p>\n
Are you ready for your student to start planning for college today? Learn more about our services and find a location near you at www.class101.com\/CentralIndiana<\/a>. Or email indiana@www.class101.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" How Are We Celebrating? In honor of our birthday, we\u2019re celebrating over two decades of empowering students, serving families, and inspiring greatness\u2014the Class 101 way. Here\u2019s a look at the milestones, the people, and the accomplishments that have made the journey so worthwhile. 1. 23 years of outstanding leadership Today we\u2019re throwing it back to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":794,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-789","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n