During our Summer Power-Up, students pave their path to college with dedicated support, guidance, and tools from our Class 101-Dayton team. This opportunity encourages students to make the most of their summer. As with all Class 101 programs, we adapt this to the needs and goals of each individual student.

Class of 2026: The Power-Up Plan for Rising Seniors! 

College List
✅ Finalize the list of schools for applications before August 1. 
✅ Build a balanced college list. If a student wants to apply to five “reach” schools, then we encourage them to apply to five schools with more generous acceptance rates and merit scholarship programs. 
✅ Open a conversation with your family around the college budget.
✅ College visits, including academic visits, to finalize the application list
✅ Complete at least two more visits this summer, including academic visits, to help determine your top “fit” factors.  

Resume
✅ Polish your resume and prepare your list of activities and honors for The Common Application.
✅ Continue building the resume with meaningful activities that show depth of interest in an area of study or community involvement.

Recommendations
✅ Ask one or two of your teachers to write a letter of recommendation before the last day of school. Some teachers will appreciate the chance to work ahead on your letter. 
✅ Core academic teachers since tenth grade or later are recommended. 
✅ Provide them your resume for reference. 

ACT/SAT Test Prep
✅ Set a game plan for one or two additional tests, if needed. Class 101 rising seniors may still choose to take one of our Test Prep Power Camps for a summer ACT or SAT if they have a target score tied to a specific college program or merit scholarship. 

College Essays
✅ All Class 101 rising seniors are expected to attend three essay workshop sessions beginning in June. 

The Power Up Plan for 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade!

✅ Review the School Year. Sit down with your Class 101 college planner and review the previous school year. Set goals for next school year!
✅ Set Summer Goals. Determine what you hope to accomplish during your summer break.This might be a summer job, volunteer hours, starting a new project, or visiting a certain number of colleges.
✅ College List. Create or modify your list of top ten colleges and universities.
✅ Campus Visits. Complete at least two college visits from your top ten list. This will help you define your college “fit” factors.
✅ Explore Careers. Attend a summer camp, job shadow, or talk with someone in your field of interest.
✅ Get Involved. Find at least one volunteer opportunity to add to your resume this summer. Remember to check the volunteer board in the Class 101 office for ideas! 

Level up this summer!

Class 101 students can leap ahead in college planning this summer by joining our Class 101 group college tours too! 

Early engagement is a game changer; that is why Class 101 students reach more than 90% acceptance rate every year with generous merit and competitive scholarships.

Ready to elevate your college journey? Don’t miss your chance to participate in our Summer Power Up! To set up a free consultation, call us at 937-705-5113 or visit our website: class101.com/daytonohsouth