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Class 101-Dayton Senior Profile Congratulations to our Class 101-Dayton Class of 2026!  One hundred and twenty-five seniors from 21 different high schools worked through our Class 101-Dayton timeline for college research, applications and essays, test prep, and scholarships. We are incredibly proud to celebrate this year’s senior class.  They submitted applications to more than 170 […]

Class 101-Dayton recognized six outstanding seniors in the Class of 2026 with scholarships this year. The Jamison Scholarship and the 101 Scholar programs recognize the need to encourage students who excel outside of traditional academics or athletics.

Summer can be a time to catch up on important tasks or explore new places, and an excellent summer adventure for any student is a college visit! Without having to worry about missing classes, many students use summer to travel and see if certain colleges are right for them. Class 101 plans group visits each […]

Make the most of summer with volunteer service. Wondering how to build your resume for college applications? Or how to preview a possible career? Volunteering should be more than collecting hours; volunteering can connect you to college and career interests. Here is our latest list of recommended volunteer organizations and service ideas from Class 101-Dayton. […]

Local and regional scholarships offer smaller application pools and generous awards, including the Class 101-Dayton Scholarships for 2026. In addition to supporting several local organizations granting scholarships, Class 101-Dayton also hosts two scholarship programs that are open to all students in the Miami Valley.  First, the 101 Scholar program awards students who have demonstrated leadership […]

Our 2026 college list includes more than 170 colleges and universities in 33 states and the District of Columbia. From more than 900 applications, our students have reached a 91% acceptance rate with 4% deferred and 4% not accepted so far. (Revised 2/19/26) Many factors help our students define their college lists: location and geography, […]

Remember: the college decision timeline lists May 1 as College Decision Day for most colleges and programs. Receiving acceptances is a relief, a sign that your work and accomplishments have been recognized, but choosing among college offers can create new uncertainty. And today’s seniors feel pressure to make decisions much sooner.  With a decreasing population […]

At Class 101-Dayton, we promote a smarter scholarship search for our students. Although there is no single source for scholarship information, there are strategies to find and apply for scholarships successfully. Here are a few tips from Class 101-Dayton.  Institutional Scholarships First, check your applicant and accepted student portals to search for competitive scholarships at […]

Nearly 70% of colleges report “demonstrated interest” (DI) as a significant or considerable factor in admissions. We encourage DI with our Class 101 students for two reasons. First, a student should be actively engaged in their college research, leveraging every tool available to better understand and connect with colleges. This includes signing up for emails, […]