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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. 

Questions around test prep and college entrance exams can seem even more daunting than the questions on the exams themselves. While the test-optional option was in place at hundreds of colleges before the pandemic, the idea of being a “test-optional” candidate took hold since 2020. However, the State of Ohio makes it possible for every high school junior to take an ACT or SAT through their high school, so access to take a test is not an issue. Over the last few years, colleges that were test optional in 2020 announced that scores are now required.

EA, ED, REA, RD, Binding, Nonbinding, Rolling…. 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 […]

Celebrates Record Year for Student Scholarships  Class 101-Dayton annually awards scholarships to high school students through its Excellence is a Habit Scholarship Fund. Five students achieved scholarships this year; three graduating seniors received the 101 Scholar Award, and two graduates received the Jamison Find Your Voice Scholarship Award.  Given to students of outstanding merit, the […]

Class-101 Dayton was recognized with the first Community Impact Award from the Unleashed Brands Foundation at the Unleashed Brands annual convention in Fort Worth, Texas, in May. From more than 1200 franchise locations nationally, Class 101-Dayton was chosen for this honor because of actively engaging in service as well as creating and implementing service opportunities […]

We are proud to share the Class 101-Dayton 2025 Senior Profile! Congratulations to our Class 101-Dayton Class of 2025!  One hundred and twenty-eight seniors from 18 different high schools in the Miami Valley worked through our Class 101 timeline for college research, applications and essays, test prep, and scholarships. They submitted applications to more than […]

Class 101-Dayton is proud to announce that Vincent Vorrasi has been honored with the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) at the Bronze Level. This prestigious award recognizes Vincent’s exceptional dedication and significant contributions to our community through volunteer service. The PVSA, an initiative of AmeriCorps and administered by Points of Light, recognizes the vital role […]

Summer can be a time to catch up on important tasks or explore new places; an excellent summer adventure for any student is a campus visit! Without having to worry about missing classes, many students use summer to travel and see if certain colleges are right for them. In this blog, we’ll list a few […]