June 25, 2021
With a Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston University, cum laude, Tony started his career with the United States Navy as an ROTC Midshipman. After serving as a Naval Flight Officer, his last active duty assignment was as the military history instructor and sailing coach for the Navy ROTC unit at Miami University where he also achieved a Master of Arts degree. Following his Navy career, he worked in software sales and sales management for 20 years. Tony’s mission today is to provide families with expert guidance in the college search, admissions, and financial aid process. He specializes in the admissions process for students who are interested in military service, ROTC, and the service academies. Tony is an Associate Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. With Class 101 Dayton, he also holds corporate membership with the National Association of College Admission Counseling.
January 25, 2026
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 […]
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January 25, 2026
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 […]
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January 25, 2026
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, […]
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