DestinationCollege2020
Crosby Scholars Senior Newsletter, October 2019
Our Mission
We will assist public middle and high school students in Forsyth County in preparing themselves for successful college enrollment.
Our Vision
We seek to ensure that every public school student in Forsyth County has the opportunity to attend college.
Important Dates
October 1: FAFSA opens
October 1: CSS Profile opens
October 2: Registration deadline for November 2 SAT
October 8: A Conversation with Duke University Admissions
October 15: A Conversation with Davidson College Admission
October 26: ACT
October 31: Conference Notes 2 Due
Visiting Colleges
A Conversation with Duke University Admissions
A Conversation With Davidson College Admission
NCA Award of Excellence
NC Countdown to College
North Carolina Countdown to College supports high school seniors in completing three important college enrollment steps---Residency Determination, the FAFSA, and applications. During college application week October 21-25, volunteers help students submit online applications for admission, and many colleges offer application fee waivers. Sign up for CSA #6L on October 21, and work on admission applications while receiving academy credit.
Visit the NC Countdown to College campaign site for more details.
Text 27367 to join Countdown and receive tips on completing the enrollment steps listed above.
Community Service Contest!
Don't miss out on the October Community Service Contest!
Submit your community service form to our office by 5:00 p.m. on October 31 to be entered to win a $25 Target gift card!
Yoga for Relaxation and Stress Relief
Practicing yoga has many health benefits, including increased strength and flexibility; stress reduction; better posture; improved concentration; mindfulness; and better breathing. You can experience these benefits by investing as little as 15 minutes a day in the practice of yoga.
Click here for a 15-minute video of yoga stretches to help you unwind and destress.
ASVAB - Career Exploration Program
It’s Not Just for Those Seeking a Military Career!
We at the Crosby Scholars Program believe in the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery’s (ASVAB) value for clarifying strengths and interests that might direct you toward a major area in college or toward a specific career field. Although branches of the military use ASVAB results to determine training assignments, it is NOT a recruitment tool, and the information gathered from the assessment has value for students fully committed to post-secondary education. Please consider this opportunity to fulfill one of the Crosby Scholars Program requirements while gaining a better understanding of your intellectual aptitude as you are setting goals for further education.
Check with the Student Services office at your high school for test date and registration info. To receive Crosby Senior Academy credit, submit a copy of your ASVAB results to seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org.
YOUTH GRANTMAKERS IN ACTION
Youth Grantmakers in Action (YGA) is a diverse youth-led group who live in or attend school in Forsyth County. They come together to gain leadership experience, represent youth in their community, voice their opinions, and make grants to youth-directed projects that address community issues and challenges in Forsyth County. Congratulations to these Crosby Scholars seniors who were selected to participate during the 2019-20 school year!
- Shi Belcher, Walkertown High School
- Vivian Caldwell, Kennedy High School
- Austin Cook, Reagan High School
- Cierra Godfrey, Quality Education Academy
- Trevon Helm, Early College of Forsyth
- Allie Hiersteiner, Reynolds High School
- Kaegon Matlock, Reagan High School
- Elizabeth Salazar-Garcia, Atkins High School
- Taylor Simmons, Early College of Forsyth
Save the Date--April 30, 2020--for the Crosby Scholars Senior Gala
Parents can monitor their senior’s Crosby Scholars Student Portal, view announcements and events, and confirm if their senior has fulfilled each program requirement by logging into their Crosby Scholars Parent Portal. If you need assistance accessing your Crosby Scholars Parent Portal, call our office at 336.725.5371.
Only students who complete the Crosby Scholars Senior Program are eligible to apply for Last Dollar Grants and Crosby scholarships.
Crosby Scholars Community Partnership
Email: seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org
Website: crosbyscholars.org
Location: 2701 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
Phone: 336-725-5371
Facebook: facebook.com/CrosbyScholars
Twitter: @CrosbyScholars