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Class 101 is a college planning franchise that helps high school students navigate the admissions process, maximize scholarship opportunities, and gain acceptance to their best-fit colleges through personalized guidance.
About Us
At Class 101, we know that a college application is more than just deadlines and test scores. We work with high school students during every step of the college application process to help them stand out in the crowd. Because many admissions counselors, particularly at more selective private schools, take a holistic approach to the selection process, we work with students to identify and develop the things that help them stand out from the rest of the applicants. We call these "separators" and we make sure our students put their activities front and center, whether they launch charity drives, give free dance lessons, or collect books for underprivileged kids in Appalachia.
We help students develop a resume that gives them a competitive edge when it comes to merit-based scholarships. Great college resumes contain a combination of leadership positions, advanced classes, and volunteer activities. Our education franchise owners and their teams help all students develop a well-rounded, individualized resume.
Lastly, we know that a well-written essay is not always enough. For more competitive schools, a unique and memorable essay is often the deciding factor on admission or scholarship funds. We help students write an essay that sets them apart from the crowd.
Our college prep franchise has a step-by-step process that helps guide students through every part of the college application process. For nearly 20 years we have developed and perfected a system that results in our students receiving an average of $200,000 in merit-based scholarships, not to mention thousands of dollars in grant and aid money. The average annual price for undergraduate tuition, fees, room, and board is more than $39,000 at public institutions and $40,000 at private nonprofit institutions, according to the National Center for Education Statistics - and those numbers are rising. Parents need help navigating the college application system and managing tuition costs. Class 101 is here to meet that need.
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