Class 101 of the Treasure Coast is a local franchise of a nationwide company that guides high school students through the daunting process of applying to college.
We help navigate the complex, multi-year process by working one-on-one with students as early as their freshman year of high school. We offer a comprehensive roadmap for our students, making the path to higher education more enjoyable for families.
At Class 101, we empower students, serve families and inspire greatness. This means it’s not just about getting into college, but helping students find their future. We utilize personality and career assessment tools to help students gain a deeper awareness of their likes, interests and strengths.
“On paper, we are comprehensive college planners, but in the day-to-day work with students, we are mentors, coaches, teachers, counselors and advisors,” says Tom Pabin, Class 101 founder. “We’re here to make a positive impact in a young person’s life.”
We help you connect all of the dots of college planning:
Developing A College List
The first, and most important part of college planning! A college planner starts their time with a student by researching the schools that they are interested in.
Visiting Colleges
Pro-tip: Visit 10, apply to 7, and love 5. We recommend both virtual visits and organized campus visits because we believe students need the full college experience. Consider reaching out for assistance planning your college visits.
Academic Advising
We know that good grades and test scores put students in a better position for merit-based scholarships. We’re not tutors, but we support students academically by adding effective studying techniques, planning class schedules, and setting academic and GPA goals.
ACT / SAT / PSAT Test Prep
Practice makes Progress. We start test prep as early as freshman year. It’s all about knowing your baseline score, identifying trends, and taking the ACT or SAT more than a few times.
Upgrading Your Resume
Colleges are looking for leaders and a well crafted college resume is a great way to highlight leadership qualities. We help students develop a Class 101 separator to distinguish themselves from other applicants.
Crafting College Essays
Oh, the dreaded college essay! We believe it’s the best opportunity for students to make themselves memorable. We host essay workshops in the summer before senior year to find a unique topic, craft top notch college essays, and write supplemental responses.
Managing Applications & Deadlines
August 1st is the beginning of application season every year! Most colleges have two deadlines: early and regular. When applying to colleges and scholarships, most students juggle between 10-15 deadlines. We help students stay ahead and ensure every critical deadline is met.
Exploring Scholarship Opportunities
There are two types of scholarships: merit-based and outside. Taking advantage of every scholarship and knowing what you need to get to the next level is how to make college more affordable. Learn how to win scholarships from our college planners.
Pursuing Financial Aid (FAFSA)
College is expensive, but worth it. Looking to lower the cost of college? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA) is the first step in the financial aid process. Pro-tip: 90% of parents fill out the FAFSA form incorrectly. We help guide parents through the financial aid process.
Transitioning to College
We guide students through a final checklist of those last but very important details, such as confirming or rejecting their admissions, paying the enrollment deposit, choosing housing, selecting a roommate, scheduling orientation, submitting final transcripts, and more.