Your partner for college planning, admissions, test preparation, and scholarships.
At Class 101 – Dayton, we help students and families navigate the college planning process. Located in Springboro, we serve students from throughout the Miami Valley. Our mission is to empower students, serve families, and inspire greatness. We know that applying to college can be overwhelming, which is why we strive to make this process enjoyable for families. We navigate the complex, multi-year process by working one-on-one with students as early as their freshman year of high school. But it’s not just about getting into college. At the core of everything we do is a passion for helping young people find their future.
Heather Klasing
College Planner & College Planning Trainer
Josee Coyle
College Planner & Test Prep Course Instructor
Tony DeRosa
Owner & College Planner
Karen Lane DeRosa
Owner & College Planner
Melissa Longfield
College Planner
Bev Oesterlin
Office Manager
Olivia Chapman
College Planner & Marketing Manager
During our Summer Power-Up, students pave their path to college with dedicated support, guidance, and tools from our Class 101-Dayton team. The Power-Up opportunity encourages students to make the most...
There’s no denying it: Junior year is the most critical time for college planning. It’s when high schoolers start to focus on life after high school, narrow their college list,...
The 101 Scholarship is back! Class 101 will be awarding four high school students, nationwide, who make a difference in their community. Each student will win a $3,000 scholarship, and...
Being a part of Class 101 relieved so much stress from college planning. The result of their hard work and dedication toward their students is unbelievable. I was able to come up with more than enough money and get accepted into my #1 school with their guidance. (Not to mention the honors program too!) Thank you so much, Class 101!!
Alex
Class of 2026
I have no one else (except my parents, of course) to thank but you guys for helping me find a way to be involved in my community and be ahead of the game in life. Thank you, Class 101!
Andrew
Class of 2025
We keep reflecting back to our first meeting with Class 101 and how you immediately connected with Sam. All the meetings, essay writing, tours, and mostly your/Class 101 support made all the difference in making his dream come true! Thank you!
Sam
Class of 2023
Class 101 has been beyond helpful in making the college application and transition process organized and as stress-free as possible! They have introduced me to so many scholarship opportunities of which I have taken full advantage, and have been a guide and resource even beyond college acceptances!
Macy
Class of 2021
The great people at Class 101 have given me the opportunity to have one-to-one college planning and ACT prep, helping me prepare for my future. The work they do to help me prepare for what’s truly ahead of me is incredible and is truly personalized to me and to what I am interested in, which makes the whole college planning experience fun and interesting.
Thomas
Class of 2022
Starting at Class 101 was the best decision I have ever made. I started as a senior and was very lost on my college search. Class 101 helped me get into every college I applied to and kept me on the right track the entire time.
Jack
Class of 2021
Class 101 has truly prepared me for the next chapter in my life. Whether I was studying for the ACT, applying for scholarships, or finalizing my college decision, I felt like I was putting myself at a greater advantage to attack my future.
Jimmy
Class of 2021
With the help of Class 101, I was able to raise my ACT score six points. I followed their advice and visited 10 colleges and found the perfect college for me! They spent many hours helping with essays and scholarships, and I’m so grateful! Thank you Class 101 for being such a huge supporter!
Isabella
Class of 2021
From my very first meeting with my college planners, they believed in me as I looked at schools all over the country. They became like another family to me. Class 101 was always a place I could go to do my work–applications, essays, research. I honestly don’t think I could have gotten it all done without them!
Mauricio
Class of 2020
I was accepted into the DAAP program majoring in fashion design at the University of Cincinnati. I started working with Karen and Tony in my junior year and could not have asked for two better people to help me with my college choices, ACT help, scholarships, and more! Being a first generation college student in my family, I was lost on where to even start, but Class 101 helped me achieve the dreams I wanted to accomplish.
Ella
Class of 2021
