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  One of the most common questions we receive is, “How can we make college more affordable?” The answer lies in three key areas: GPA, ACT score, and resume. Of these, the ACT score often has the most significant impact—not only on college admissions but also on scholarship opportunities. Test prep improvement can occur as […]

Have you thought about any colleges yet? Have you been on any college visits? These are some of the most important questions your student will encounter when navigating the college planning process. How do they decide which colleges are right for them? By determining their factors. What’s important? Size, location, distance, cost, major? One way […]

Class 101’s Super Junior Program is Key to College Planning Success For parents navigating the complex world of college admissions, it can be tough to know where to start—or even what to prioritize. College planning is a multi-year process, and junior year is a crucial time for setting a solid foundation for your student’s future. […]

How important is the test prep score? For many colleges, test prep scores and grades will have a big determining factor in the amount of scholarships received. One point may mean moving to the next scholarship level. Class 101-Lexington students have the guidance of their college advisors to help them determine the test prep game […]

For the Class of 2025, August 1st is a milestone day. This date marks the official start of application season. Why? Because this is the day that the Common Application opens.  The Common App platform, founded in 1975, is a valuable tool that simplifies the college application process, allowing students to apply to most of […]

Class 101-Lexington rising senior, Madeline Dewsnap, attended Murray State University’s Commonwealth Honors Academy in June. Established in 2001, Commonwealth Honors Academy, CHA, is a three week summer enrichment program for outstanding students who have completed their junior year of high school. Drawing students from across the United States, more than 1800 students have had the […]

As the Class of 2025 prepares to begin their college applications on August 1st, the pressure is on to present a standout application. Each year, admissions counselors are reviewing a greater number of applications than ever before. For example, last year at the University of Kentucky, over 20,000 applications were submitted. The presentation of the […]

Since 2017, Class 101 has proudly sponsored the 101 Scholars Program, offering students nationwide the opportunity to compete for four $3,000 scholarships. Additionally, Class 101- Lexington awards a $1,000 scholarship. On June 4th, we celebrated our 2024 Class 101 Scholars. Mallory Jones, a junior at George Rogers Clark High School, received the Class 101-Lexington local […]

It is truly hard to believe that our Class of 2024 students have completed their college journeys with us. Our last meetings have been conducted, and we are ready to attend many graduation ceremonies and parties to celebrate their accomplishments and decisions. Each student has their own unique story to tell, and we are honored […]