June 25, 2021
Karen Lane DeRosa brings proven experience in instruction, communications, and administration to the students and families of Class 101. Karen earned her Bachelor of Science degree, summa cum laude, in communications from Boston University and her Master of Arts degree in communication from the University of Oklahoma. Karen has been an instructor at various colleges including the University of Oklahoma, Miami University, and Sinclair Community College. With a genuine interest in each student’s unique goals, Karen’s passion for teaching and learning translates to every college planning meeting. She also ran a successful communications consulting business, and she enjoys putting her creativity to work for her students. As a parent to four young adults, Karen is intentional in tailoring the Class 101 experience so that each student can own the college planning and application process. Karen is a Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. With Class 101 Dayton, she also holds consultant membership with the Ohio Association of College Admission Counseling and corporate membership with the National Association of College Admission Counseling.



December 11, 2025
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 […]
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November 9, 2025
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 […]
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October 28, 2025
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 […]
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