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Crosby Scholars Senior Program Newsletter - August 2023
You are a SENIOR!
Senior T-Shirts
Can't make that, send me an email. We will try to get to your school.
Graduating Early? Please contact your Crosby Scholars Advisor and make sure you have what you need for college applications. Especially if you plan to apply for Spring 2024 Semester.
Blue Jeans, Beats & Bling - Tickets Available Now
We could also use some donations. Sign Up Genius Link.
We are also looking for student volunteers.
YouScience - Career Exploration Tool Available - Free
For the high school senior the following questions are usually answered with a canned response or at least a very generic one.
- What do you want to be?
- What do you want to study?
- What is your chosen major?
A small percentage of you have an interest so compelling that you know your path, many of you have no idea what you want to do let alone what you might be good at. This is where career exploration and aptitude evaluations come in.
Crosby Scholars has acquired access to YouScience to offer all of our students the ability to evaluate aptitudes and interests and then research careers and jobs. According to their website:
Interested in getting access to this program? Contact Jenniffer Jamison at jjamison@crosbyscholarsiredell.org.
"Students who understand their aptitudes are empowered. They find relevance and a meaningful direction in school and beyond.
And YouScience Discovery is the only personalized aptitude-based college and career guidance solution available.
Students simply take a series of brain games to discover their aptitudes, interests, and matching best-fit careers. Careers they never knew or thought possible.
It’s not magic. It’s 50 years of scientific proof and proprietary algorithms that unlock career success."
Crosby is offering this program at no charge to the student and will also give academy credit upon completion.
Advisor Meetings - (4 Required)
Have We Met? Senior Advisor Meeting Deadline - August 31, 2023
Class of 2024, you should have met with your Crosby Scholars Senior Advisor twice, by August 31, 2023. Your Advisor Meetings are all about YOU. If you haven’t signed up for yours yet, don’t wait–contact your assigned advisor TODAY!
When you meet, you need to bring your ACT and/or SAT scores, your list of target colleges, a draft of your activities and awards resume, and a list of possible recommenders. With all this information in mind, you and your senior advisor will discuss your college and career goals to make a plan to reach them. Get this meeting done as soon as possible so you’re prepared for your next steps!
You need to complete this meeting ASAP. The deadline was August 31, 2023. This meeting is required for all Crosby Scholars seniors.
Senior Advisor Assignments
Your Senior Advisor’s name has been posted in your Crosby portal! If you self selected a Senior Advisor and that person does not appear in your portal, you need to contact Jenniffer Jamison, jjamison@crosbyscholarsiredell.org.
If you have self-selected an advisor, your advisor was required to attend one training session held in May or June. If they missed the meeting, have them contact Jenniffer Jamison at jjamison@crosbyscholarsiredell.org. It is not too late for me to meet with your advisor. I have to speak with them before they can help you meet the summer meeting and monthly meeting requirement.
Community Service Opportunities
Volunteer at Blue Jeans, Beats & Bling LDG Fundraiser
Volunteer at the Crosby Open House
Goodwill Career Connection Center
124 Fourth Crescent Place
Statesville, NC 28625
Sign up on the portal.
Volunteer to help with Set-Up, Check-In and Take Down at Crosby Scholars In Person Academy
Academy Options
Senior Academies
Academies In-Person
- SAT Test Prep - 3 Hours - 9/30/23 & 11/4/23
- ACT Test Prep - 3 Hours - 1/27/24 & 2/24/24
- Understanding Financial Aid & Scholarships - 9/30 & 11/4
- Goal Setting & Planning - 9/30 & 11/4
- Resume & Activity List Creation - 9/30 & 11/4
- Interpreting your Financial Aid Award Letter / FAFSA - 1/27 & 2/24
- College Research & List Creation - 1/27 & 2/24
- Gap Year - 1/27 & 2/24
Zoom Options - Check your Student Portal for Complete List of Academies and to Register
- College Application Q&A 8/24/23 & 9/21/23
- Goal Setting - 9/6/23
- Essay Writing - TBD
- Scholarship 101 - TBD
Self-Paced Academy
- Financial Literacy
- YouScience
- Book Review Option
- Paying for College
Register for Academies on your Crosby Student Portal.
Many Options to Explore Colleges
Visit Colleges in Person
You can visit a college campus and walk around on your own or you can take a formal tour with the admissions department. Please note each school has their own process for signing up for these individual or group tours. Visit the College's Website to plan your visit. Fall Open House is a great way to learn about colleges.
Participate in an In-Person or Virtual College Fair
- NACAC Virtual College Fairs. See Website for Details and to register.
- Check with your High School Guidance Team about College Fair at your school. (Usually not until October)
College Applications are OPEN NOW!
If you have researched your schools, you should know how you can apply. There are many options.
College/University Website
Apply directly on the school or university website (Examples, WCU, UNCSA, Lenoir-Rhyne, etc.)
The Common Application
1,000 + colleges will allow you to apply on The Common Application. www.commonapp.org
Common Black College Application
Access to apply to 66 HBCU with one $20 fee. HOME - commonblackcollegeapp
CFNC.org
This application can be used to apply to North Carolina Schools. During College week of "Countdown to College", some schools will waive their application fee. In order to take advantage of this you have to use CFNC during that specific week. Not all colleges waive the fee so please check the list. www.cfnc.org
Telling Your Story: The Application Essay
For the Common App, one requirement is an essay. The essay requirement varies for the Coalition App depending on the school you are applying to. Some will require an essay; others will not.
Remember, in your essay, you’re trying to give admissions counselors insight into who you are beyond your test scores and transcripts. They should learn something about you they won’t get elsewhere in your application. There are a lot of essay options, so choose the one that will let you tell your story best.
You can send your essay to Crosby Scholars to review for free. See details below.
Link to Coca Cola Foundation Scholarships
Coca Cola Foundation Scholarships
Moorehead Cain Scholarship
Park Scholarship
Top 30 Colleges with largest Merit Scholarships according to Road2College
Iredell County Crosby Scholars Senior Program
Email: jjamison@crosbyscholarsiredell.org
Website: crosbyscholarsiredell.org
Location: 124 4th Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, United States
Phone: (704) 873-5005
Facebook: facebook.com/crosbyscholarsiredell
Twitter: @iredellcrosby