June 25, 2021
With a Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston University, cum laude, Tony started his career with the United States Navy as an ROTC Midshipman. After serving as a Naval Flight Officer, his last active duty assignment was as the military history instructor and sailing coach for the Navy ROTC unit at Miami University where he also achieved a Master of Arts degree. Following his Navy career, he worked in software sales and sales management for 20 years. Tony’s mission today is to provide families with expert guidance in the college search, admissions, and financial aid process. He specializes in the admissions process for students who are interested in military service, ROTC, and the service academies. Tony is an Associate Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. With Class 101 Dayton, he also holds corporate membership with the National Association of College Admission Counseling.
December 11, 2025
The phrase community service is too often separated from the spirit of volunteerism, and high school students can struggle to find service opportunities. At Class 101, we encourage students to volunteer to prove their commitment to something beyond their required activities. A few hours at an area food pantry is helpful, but do those hours […]
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November 9, 2025
The average student spends $38,270 per year on college expenses, including tuition, books, supplies, and living expenses. This number is even higher for students attending a private school where the average student spends $58,628. College can be expensive, but it doesn’t need to be unreachable. With the support of financial aid, scholarships, and other funding […]
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October 28, 2025
The Super Junior Program is designed for rising juniors to get on track with their college planning journey. Students will tackle seven essential steps in 90 days, including creating a top ten college list and establishing baseline ACT/SAT scores. Here’s everything you need to know about becoming a Super Junior. The “Super Junior Checklist” is […]
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