DestinationCollege2020
Crosby Scholars Senior Newsletter, November 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
November 2 - SAT
November 7 - Deadline to register for December SAT
November 8 - Deadline to register for December ACT
December 6 - Conference Notes 3 Due
Senior Academy Alert
As of November 1, only a handful of academies remain!! Register TODAY through your Crosby Scholars Student Portal!
Click here to view a list of November 2019 Senior Academies.
A brief primer on Crosby Scholars Senior Academies: Academies are held annually over a 9-month period (April to December); students must attend two and are free to choose those that best suit their needs and interests; the most up-to-date information on the academies is found in the student portal; while they are a program requirement, academies are best viewed as opportunities to gain knowledge and skills that guide students through senior year and into post-secondary education.
Congratulations NMS Semifinalists!
- Brianna E. Thompson - Atkins Academic & Technology High School
- Cara L. Wanner - Ronald W. Reagan High School
- Alyssa W. Zhao - West Forsyth High School
What Does Your Social Media Activity Say About You?
What do you reveal about yourself through your social media accounts? Colleges might review your social media posts, particularly if they plan to award you scholarship funds. Consider the following, and register for CSA #17 to learn more on this important topics.
Every day, whether we want to or not, most of us contribute to a growing portrait of who we are online; a portrait that is probably more public than most of us assume. So no matter what you do online, it's important that you know what kind of trail you're leaving, and what the possible effects can be. Your digital footprint is not only formed by what you post, but also what others put online about you. Attend CSA #17 to learn ways that you can manage your digital footprint to make the best impression online.
· Review Honor Codes at the colleges to which you submit applications
· Remember that colleges admit students to a community
· Google search yourself
· Don’t be afraid to show your personality, but consider your audience
· Watch posts from friends, or consider not allowing others to post on your sites
· Be careful what you follow and like
Residency Determination Service
Students who apply to North Carolina public, private, or community college are required to complete the NC Residency Determination Interview. Seniors who have not completed this process should do so immediately. Ask you senior advisor for assistance if you are uncertain how to begin. For more information go to: https://ncresidency.cfnc.org/residencyInfo/
What do rainbows and healthful eating have in common?
Check your Email and Crosby Scholars Student Portal Weekly!
Cultural Awareness Scholarship Winner
Target Gift Card Winners!
Arwen Baker, RJ Reynolds High School
Emma Cronan, RJ Reynolds High School
Allie Sell, Walkertown High School
November Community Service Contest
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 parent portal. If you need assistance accessing your 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