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The testing landscape continues to evolve, leading to confusion and frustration for college applicants and their families. And while many of the changes since the pandemic are designed to improve accessibility, the changes also have led to confusion for current high school students. This summary begins to explain why students might be unsure of when […]

It can be hard for students to talk about themselves. Many don’t like to write down their accomplishments for anonymous college admissions’ readers to review. Still, it’s a necessary part of the process. Colleges can use resumes—a snapshot of a student’s academic, professional, and personal achievements—to understand students’ skills and abilities to know if they […]

Class 101-Dayton recognized five outstanding seniors in the Class of 2024 with scholarships, including the fourth consecutive winner of a national 101 Scholar award.  Maggie Peter, a Badin High School graduate who will attend Purdue University, is one of only four national 101 Scholars selected from nearly 600 applications. The 101 Scholar program celebrates students […]

Congratulations to our Class 101-Dayton Class of 2024!  One hundred and thirty-two seniors from 16 different high schools in the Miami Valley worked through our Class 101 timeline for college research, applications and essays, test prep, and scholarships. We are incredibly proud to celebrate this year’s senior class.  Submitting applications to more than 170 colleges […]

After the hard work of college applications, receiving acceptances is a huge relief, a sign that your work and accomplishments have been recognized. However, choosing among college offers can create new uncertainty. Here are a few tips to help make this important decision so that you feel confident to take the next step in your […]

Updated 3/17/2025 One of the most frustrating challenges for many high school seniors is the search for college scholarships. There is no single source for scholarship information, but there are key places to look. First, seniors should check their applicant and accepted student portals to search for competitive scholarships at their colleges. There also may […]

Class 101-Dayton assisted the Class of 2025 in applying to more than 170 colleges and universities in 33 states and the District of Columbia as well as institutions in Japan, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.   A number of factors help our students define their college lists: location and geography, the student’s college fit preferences, family […]

The “Super Junior Checklist” is designed to help the Class of 2026 make the most of Junior year and stay ahead of admissions deadlines in Senior year.  

Class 101-Dayton received the Outstanding Community Service Small Business Award from the Warren County Foundation at their 17th Annual Community Service Awards on June 6, 2024 at the Manor House in Mason.  The special event included the presentation of Community Service Awards in six categories: The George R. Henkle Philanthropy & Community Service Award, the […]