Welcome to
Class 101,
in Eastern Kentucky

Your partner for college planning, admissions, test preparation, and scholarships.

Say hello to college planning made simple.

At Class 101 Eastern KY, we help students and families navigate the college planning process. The end result? Students get into a great college at a price your family can afford.

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Highlights:

High School Prep 101

Empower your middle schooler for high school success!

4 Week ACT Prep Course

Work Smarter.

Score Higher.

 

College Essay Workshop

Writing a college essay can feel like a big task but students don’t have to go it alone.

Summer Power Up

Class 101 is here to help ignite your path to college this summer!

Our 2025 Senior Profile

24

Students

123

Applications

106

Acceptances

86%

Acceptance Rate

$162k

Per Student Merit
Scholarships

$3.9m

In Total Merit
Scholarships

Meet Our Team

Contact Us Today!

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Owners

Darlene Greene Bowling

Elizabeth Cupp Tapley

Our Programs

Summer Power-Up

Summer is almost here, which means it’s time for high school students to take their college planning to the next level! To make sure that students are ready to seize...

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Our Eastern Kentucky Parents and Students Say It Best

I went into the college application process feeling stressed and unsure where to even begin, with deadlines, essays, and countless college portals making it feel like there were too many moving pieces to manage on my own. Class 101 changed everything for me. From the very beginning, they helped me find the right colleges by focusing on my interests and what truly fit me—not just what looked good on paper—and made sure I was prepared across the board, from applications and essays to interviews. One of the biggest highlights was my ACT improvement—I went from a 23 to a 33 with their help. What really stood out was how they pushed me to create an application that genuinely reflected who I am.  They also helped me prepare for major interviews through realistic mock interviews, which made a huge difference in my confidence. When I first started, I felt behind compared to other students, but Class 101 helped me quickly get involved in meaningful programs and build a strong, competitive profile. Beyond the applications, they gave me a support system that helped me navigate some of the biggest decisions of my life with confidence and clarity. My biggest win was not only getting into my dream school, but being able to attend at an affordable cost. Senior year would have been extremely stressful without Class 101, but instead, I felt prepared and supported every step of the way. Class 101 is supportive, empowering, and truly helps students stand out—I’m incredibly grateful for the impact it had on my journey.

Tucker H.

Columbia University

The college process initially felt overwhelming for our family, and we were worried about missing important steps, especially when it came to scholarships and knowing what to do next. Partnering with Class 101 gave us the guidance and knowledge we needed to move forward with confidence. Their support with building a college list and navigating applications made a big impact for our student, while also easing our stress as parents. We saw our student’s confidence grow throughout the process, and we’re especially proud of the college acceptances they achieved. Class 101 was a valuable resource for our family and made a complicated process feel much more manageable.

Ashely & David M.

Brody - University of Louisville

Working with Class 101 from my freshman year gave me a strong foundation before I even started thinking about college applications. The most overwhelming part for me was the essays, but Class 101 helped me build a well-rounded resume and craft essays I was truly proud of.

One of my biggest accomplishments was receiving the McKnight Scholarship, and their expert guidance helped me achieve it. Through this process, I gained confidence and realized that I can do hard things—I just have to be willing to put in the work.

Class 101 is caring, helpful, and giving. My senior year would have been very stressful without them.

Claire Beth P.

Oklahoma State University

Student-tested. Parent-approved.

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