During our Summer Power-Up, students pave their path to college with dedicated support, guidance, and tools from our Class 101-Dayton team. The Power-Up opportunity encourages students to make the most of summer. As with all Class 101 programs, we adapt this to the unique needs and goals of each student. 

Class of 2027: The Power-Up Plan for Rising Seniors! 

College List.
Build a balanced college list before August. If a student wants to apply to five “reach” schools, then we encourage them to apply to five schools with more generous acceptance rates and merit scholarship programs. Part of college list building should be an open conversation about the cost of college.

College visits–including academic visits.
Complete at least two more visits this summer, including academic visits, to help determine your top “fit” factors.

Resume.
Remember that summer is a great time to continue building your resume with meaningful activities that show depth of interest in an area of study or community involvement. Polish your resume and prepare your list of activities and honors for The Common Application.

Recommendations.
Before the last day of school, ask one or two of your core academic (English, math, science, history) teachers to write a letter of recommendation. Some teachers will appreciate the chance to work ahead on your letter. Share your resume as well as your favorite memories from their class with them.

ACT or SAT Test Prep.
Set a game plan for one or two additional tests, if needed. Class 101 rising seniors may still choose to take one of our Test Prep Power Camps for a summer ACT or SAT if they have a target score tied to a specific college program or merit scholarship. 

College Essays.
All Class 101 rising seniors are expected to attend three essay workshop sessions beginning in June. If you don’t work with Class 101, that’s okay! Set aside time this summer to write your personal narrative–a story only you can tell–for college applications.

The Power Up Plan for 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade!

Review the last school year.
Sit down with your Class 101 college planner and set goals for the next school year!

Set Summer Goals.
Determine what you hope to accomplish during your summer break. This might be a summer job, volunteer hours, starting a new project, or visiting a certain number of colleges.

College List.
Create or modify your list of top ten colleges and universities.

Campus Visits.
Complete at least two college visits from your top ten list. This will help you define your college “fit” factors.

Explore Careers.
Attend a summer camp, job shadow, or talk with someone in your field of interest.

Get Involved.
Find at least one volunteer opportunity to add to your resume this summer. See our latest list of opportunities here.

Level up this summer!

Early engagement is a game changer; that is why Class 101 students reach more than 90% acceptance rates every year with generous merit and competitive scholarships. If you’re ready to elevate your college journey, don’t miss your chance to participate in our Summer Power Up! Call us at 937-705-5113 to schedule a free consultation.