Though deadlines are coming up faster than a speeding bullet, we want the story you tell to be more powerful than a locomotive and help you connect with college admissions in a single, well-written essay. So take off that mild-mannered high school student disguise and show colleges how “super” you really are. 

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Next week: Building a resume 

Maybe your earliest pictures have you in a collegiate onesie from your parents’ alma mater. You’ve been at every football game since birth. But just because your blood runs blue (or purple or crimson) doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the right school for you. It’s time to take off the mascot-themed blinders and see what the college world has to offer for unique you. 

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Next week: College Essays

Three little numbers can help guide you through the college search process and help you find focus. At Class 101, we suggest you visit 10 colleges, apply to 7, and love 5. Listen to this week’s episode to find out why. 

When your ruby slippers hit the campus pavement, how do you know if it’s home? This week, we’re talking college visits—both virtual and in person—and how they can make a difference in your college search. Hint: Be prepared. 

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Next week: Visit 10, Apply to 7, Love 5

If only finding your "perfect" college was as easy as a Buzzfeed quiz. How can high schoolers dig through the flood of email and snail mail marketing from colleges to find the right schools for them? This week, we’re talking about creating a college list, and share the top 5 things students should consider to make their lists unique to their wants and needs. 

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Next week: Why college visits make a difference

Welcome to our first episode! This week, we take a few extra minutes to introduce you to our Class 101 Franklin team, who you’ll be hearing more from this season on Future’s So Bright. Plus, we’ll talk about some common misconceptions parents and students may have about the college application process. 

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Next week: Top 5 Things to Consider When Creating a College List

Join us each week starting June 1st as we illuminate the college application process.

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