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Welcome to
Class 101,
Pittsburgh, PA

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

Say hello to college planning made simple.

At Class 101, Pittsburgh, PA, 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.

Highlights:

SAT/ACT Test Prep Committed: The College Admissions Podcast

SAT/ACT Test Prep

Good test scores and good grades put students in a position to get more merit-based scholarships. Our test prep classes are filling up for summer. Sign up today so you can be test prep ready!

Committed: The College Admissions Podcast

Are you ready to navigate the world of college admissions like a pro? Join John and Rennie on their podcast, “Committed: The College Admissions Playbook,” where they serve as your expert guides through the complexities of applying to college.

2025 Senior Profile for Pittsburgh, PA

102

Students

764

Applications

676

Acceptances

89%

Acceptance Rate

$248.3k

Per Student Merit
Scholarships

$25.3m

In Total Merit
Scholarships

Meet Our Team

John Izzo

Franchise Owner

Melissa Genicola

College Planner

Kirstan Villasenor

Essay Specialist

Heather Horton

College Planner

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Owner

John A. Izzo M.S.Ed.

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Email

[email protected]
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Phone

(724) 991-3643
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Address

510 B Main Street, Irwin, PA 15642

Our Programs

Calling All Super Juniors: It’s College Planning Crunch Time

There’s no denying it: Junior year is the most critical time for college planning. It’s when high schoolers start to focus on their future and make decisions that really count....

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101 Scholarship

The 101 Scholarship is back! Class 101 will be awarding four high school students, nationwide, who make a difference in their community. Each student will win a $3,000 scholarship, and...

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Our Pittsburgh Students Say It Best

grace

John is THE BEST of the best! He is extremely invested in his students and will guide you every step of the way. He has made my college process a breeze and I couldn’t have done it without him!

Grace

emilie

John was such a wonderful person to have in my corner throughout the entire college selection process!! I actually have no idea where I would be without him, as he opened up so many doors for me that would’ve remained close had he not been there

Emilie

Student-tested. Parent-approved.

Our Packages

12TH Grade

Senior year means it’s time to apply to college! Our senior package helps you complete the application process.

11TH Grade

In 2021, junior year means crunch-time. Because students apply to their top-choice schools by the first semester of their senior year, junior year is for dialing in on academics and maximizing test scores.

10TH Grade

Early engagement is a game-changer when it comes to maximizing college and scholarship opportunities. Sophomore year is the perfect time to zero in on the characteristics that make your student truly stand out and gain a competitive edge.

9TH Grade

Having a game plan is one of the most important parts of our process. Starting freshman year, we’ll guide your student through our strategic process for setting the foundation for success.