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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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Posted 10/22/25 In HB 96, Ohio’s biannual budget bill passed earlier this year, the State of Ohio made a commitment to encourage more of Ohio’s top achieving students to stay in state for college. Announced in a webinar with high school administrators and high school counselors on October 22, the Ohio Guaranteed Admission Program is […]

The FAFSA and CSS Profile are tools to connect students and families with financial aid. By understanding what each platform offers, students can maximize their opportunities to cut costs and make college affordable.

STARS (the Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System) is the new name for the SRAR/SSAR. It is a uniform online tool where students self-report their high school transcripts for colleges that request this information.