May 15, 2025
Class 101-Dayton is proud to announce that Vincent Vorrasi has been honored with the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) at the Bronze Level. This prestigious award recognizes Vincent’s exceptional dedication and significant contributions to our community through volunteer service. The PVSA, an initiative of AmeriCorps and administered by Points of Light, recognizes the vital role volunteers play in enhancing America’s strength and national identity.
The PVSA Bronze Level award is bestowed upon individuals who complete 100 hours or more of volunteer service over a 12-month period. Among his many hours, Vincent serves on the Miracle Field Board, and he also volunteers as a Miracle Field Buddy. Through Vincent’s unwavering commitment to Miracle Field and the opportunities that it provides, Vincent has demonstrated the true spirit of volunteerism. “Receiving the President’s Volunteer Service Award is a testament to Vincent’s dedication and passion for helping others,” said Karen Lane DeRosa, Owner, Class 101-Dayton. “We are incredibly honored to recognize him with this award!”
Inspired by how much time their students give to improve the world around them, Class 101-Dayton recently became a certifying organization for the PVSA. U.S. citizens or lawful permanent U.S. residents are eligible for the PVSA in four age groups: Kid (5-10 years), Teen (11-15), Young Adult (16-25), and Adult (26+). Class 101-Dayton is a certifying organization for all age groups and PVSA awards. Volunteers must complete eligible service within a 12-month period with verification (for annual Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards). For more information on the PVSA, visit https://presidentialserviceawards.gov/.
August 25, 2025
Questions around test prep and college entrance exams can seem even more daunting than the questions on the exams themselves. While the test-optional option was in place at hundreds of colleges before the pandemic, the idea of being a “test-optional” candidate took hold since 2020. However, the State of Ohio makes it possible for every high school junior to take an ACT or SAT through their high school, so access to take a test is not an issue. Over the last few years, colleges that were test optional in 2020 announced that scores are now required.
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August 22, 2025
The college list is the foundation of college planning at Class 101. Many factors help students define their college lists: location, the student’s college fit preferences, family expectations, and academic program information. For some students, their area of study has to be a primary consideration. If they would like to major in something few schools […]
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August 21, 2025
EA, ED, REA, RD, Binding, Nonbinding, Rolling…. College application deadlines are confusing. Is there a difference between Early Action and Early Decision? What does it mean to apply before the Regular Decision deadline? What is meant by Binding or Rolling Admissions? How does when I apply affect my application? Different deadlines make sense for different […]
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