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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 […]

College Fairs are a great introduction to many colleges for our freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Here are some of the college fair events in our area in Autumn, 2026. Dayton Dragons & Day Air College Prep Night September 9 from 6 to 8 p.m.Day Air BallparkPre-register for a chance to win a $1000 scholarship!https://www.milb.com/dayton/events/collegeprep Miami […]

How can students focus on gaining ACT or SAT test points when questions about college entrance exams can feel even more daunting than the exams themselves. We are here to help! The state of Ohio offers every high school junior one state-funded ACT or SAT. This provides every student with a college entrance exam. The […]

There is more to do before jumping into opening The Common App. Summer is a great time for rising seniors to visit colleges, research majors, draft essays, and polish the resume. These important tasks create the best foundation for a successful application when you open your Common App after August 1. Good Luck! 

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 […]