June 25, 2021
Karen Lane DeRosa brings proven experience in instruction, communications, and administration to the students and families of Class 101. Karen earned her Bachelor of Science degree, summa cum laude, in communications from Boston University and her Master of Arts degree in communication from the University of Oklahoma. Karen has been an instructor at various colleges including the University of Oklahoma, Miami University, and Sinclair Community College. With a genuine interest in each student’s unique goals, Karen’s passion for teaching and learning translates to every college planning meeting. She also ran a successful communications consulting business, and she enjoys putting her creativity to work for her students. As a parent to four young adults, Karen is intentional in tailoring the Class 101 experience so that each student can own the college planning and application process. Karen is a Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. With Class 101 Dayton, she also holds consultant membership with the Ohio Association of College Admission Counseling and corporate membership with the National Association of College Admission Counseling.



October 7, 2026
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 students, schools, and programs. Here’s a quick […]
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September 23, 2026
What Families Need to Know Between tuition, books, meal plans, and dorm rooms, college can be an expensive proposition. It’s no wonder that families look for every opportunity to cut costs. Let’s look at two resources for college aid: the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The time for seniors to begin completing the necessary financial aid […]
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August 27, 2026
To better understand the role of letters of recommendation in admissions, we talk with admissions officers and check the Common Data Set. The Common Data Set is a transparent window into colleges and universities; one area of data collected is an explanation of the criteria for first-year admissions. Some of the most popular schools for our […]
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