Class 101 Brandon FL

10/09/2026

If your student is applying for financial aid, you may hear about the CSS Profile alongside the FAFSA. But what exactly is it?

The CSS Profile is a financial aid application used by hundreds of colleges and universities to help determine eligibility for institutional financial aid.

Not every college requires it, so it’s important to know which schools on your student’s list ask for it and when it’s due.

10/07/2026

The applications are moving, and we’re right there with them.

From final reviews to clicking that big SUBMIT button, our Class 101 advisors are helping students get their applications across the finish line.

09/28/2026

Think you won’t qualify for financial aid? Apply anyway.
FAFSA isn’t just about need-based aid. It can be part of the process for grants, scholarships, merit aid, work-study, and other financial aid opportunities.
💰 Don’t count yourself out before you apply.

09/22/2026

For years, GPA has been one of the headline numbers on a college application. But a 4.0 at one high school can mean something very different than a 4.0 at another. Different grading scales, course offerings, weighting systems, and academic expectations all shape the numbers colleges see.

Read more on our blog about what GPA context means for students and families.

For years, students have treated their GPA as the headline number on their college applications. The higher the number, the better their chances, right? Not necessarily.  A GPA remains an important part of the admissions process, but it’s not a universal measurement. A 4.0 at one high school may ...

09/11/2026

FAFSA season is coming up! 🎓

Join us for a FAFSA webinar where we’ll walk through the basics, answer common questions, and help families feel more prepared for the financial aid process.

Register HERE:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6017876190223/WN_AUhpwrZRREyb-IET8iIeOg #/registration

09/09/2026

You may already know that ACT Science became optional last year, but we’re including it here because it can still be helpful to understand how it factors into Bright Futures.

There are also updates to the ACT/SAT/CLT scoring thresholds, and those requirements will change again for the Class of 2028.

09/07/2026

Labor Day is the perfect time to kick back, recharge, and celebrate all the hard work that keeps us moving forward.

09/04/2026

College Colors Day is all about repping your favorite college or university by wearing their colors and showing off your school spirit! 💙❤️

Whether it’s your dream school, your future college, or your family’s favorite—what colors are YOU rocking today?

09/03/2026

When we talk about college planning, most of the conversation focuses on students. However, there’s another person in the college planning process who needs a plan, too: the parents.
The years leading up to college come with their own decisions, deadlines, expectations, and, yes, homework.

At Class 101, we believe the best college plans work for both students and their parents. Click to read our blog and learn why.

When we talk about college planning, most of the conversation focuses on students. What classes should they take? When should they take the SAT or ACT? Which colleges should they visit? What should they write about in their application essay? What do they want to study? Those are important questions...

08/27/2026

Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Decision, rolling admissions… it can be a lot to keep straight.

We’re breaking down the key college application deadlines to help families know what’s coming and plan ahead.