Our mission is to empower students, serve families, and inspire greatness. We know that applying to college can be overwhelming, which is why we strive to make this process enjoyable for families. We navigate the complex, multi-year process by working one-on-one with students as early as their freshman year of high school. But it’s not just about getting into college. At the core of everything we do is a passion for helping young people find their future.
Class 101 Lexington is full of college planning experts who love helping students on the path to higher education. We all became a part of the Class 101 family because we want to make a difference in a young person’s life. Our various backgrounds aid us in doing this. Get to know each member of our team here.
Tom Pabin
Franchise Owner
Tom is the founder and owner of Class 101. His career as a business owner and college/financial planner has spanned over two decades. In that time, he has helped students and families save millions of dollars on higher education. In Kentucky, Tom has worked with learners from over 70 high schools conducting financial aid workshops, on-on-one college planning, ACT/SAT prep classes, and facilitating visits to universities across the country. Working with students across 16 states and providing direct consultation with over 20 high schools, he’s helped more that 2,200 students find their way to college and significantly improved their scores on over 6,000 tests. In his spare time, Tom enjoys traveling and being involved with his sons’ basketball teams. He is husband to Christie and father of two boys, Matthew and Thomas.Betsy Filchak
Franchise Owner
Betsy is the co-owner of the Class 101 Lexington location. Betsy comes to college planning after a full career in public education. She has mastered how to tap students’ potential with tailored tactics, thanks to her varied background. Her favorite part of her work is a tie between helping families realize the financial feasibility of college and the summer campus tour down South. Betsy lives in downtown Lexington. Her own children flew the nest for excellent college experiences and are the poster children for “do what you love”. Betsy’s favorite use of free weekends is trips to destinations such as Charleston, South Carolina and Chicago (both great college towns).
Owners
Tom Pabin
Betsy Filchak
Phone
(859) 277-2371
Address
2039 Regency Road Ste. 8, Lexington, KY 40503
Before joining Class 101, my family and I were very lost on the entire college application process. However, after meeting them and working with the organization for the past three years, I truly feel like they helped me find the best version of myself. As I am headed to my dream college in August, I owe so much of my gratitude to the resources and mentorship I have received. Class 101’s unwavering encouragement and support makes this feel like a family. I truly couldn’t be more thankful!
Zoya Abbas
American University
Class 101-Lexington provided an invaluable service during my college application journey. Despite being in New York, meeting virtually with my advisor was seamless. The experience was incredibly pleasant, efficient, and, above all, immensely helpful. Thanks to their guidance, I found the perfect college that fit both my academic goals and financial needs. I highly recommend Class 101-Lexington to any student navigating the complexities of college admissions.
Jacqueline Bodycomb
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Because of Class 101… wow, I really don’t think I can put it into words. I’m headed to my dream school. I have a resume that I’m proud of. I got my ACT score up. I’ve experienced the impact that positive affirmation can have on an overscheduled and under slept teenager. I understand the research process to find a school that fits for me. I’m not going to fall into the never-ending pit of despair that is student debt. I’m ready for whatever happens next.
I truly am.
Taylor Galavotti
High Point University
