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Crosby Scholars Senior Newsletter, July 2021
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.
Hello, Senior!
Welcome to your first Senior Newsletter of the year! We will issue a new newsletter every month that will include important dates and information on Crosby Scholar and college application requirements. Make sure you are consistently checking these newsletters to stay on top of new information!
Senior Program Requirements
Crosby Scholars:
- Complete the College Fair/Visit Requirement
- Complete 5 hours of Community Service
- Complete 1 Senior Academy
- Meet with your Senior Advisor to complete all sets of conference notes
- Submit Last Dollar Grant and/or minimum of one scholarship application
College Admissions:
- Submit your Target List of Colleges to Crosby Scholars
- Complete the Residency Determination Service (RDS)*
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)*
- Submit a minimum of 1 College Application*
*If student is completing a nontraditional college admissions process, Crosby Scholars will have alternative ways to complete these requirements.
Remember- many of these will already be tackled as a part of your college applications!
REQUIRED: Senior Summer Meeting
Every student, regardless of your senior advisor selection, will complete a senior summer meeting. Specific instructions have been sent directly to students. There are several ways to schedule the summer meeting, please review the emails and texts with your specific instructions. All meetings should take place by the end of August. The purpose of this meeting is to review your high school transcript, to confirm your target list of colleges, and to discuss your college plans upon high school graduation. It will be helpful to bring target list of colleges, draft of activities resume, SAT/ACT scores and plans to retake either, and names of individuals to consider asking for a letter of recommendation.
Community Service
1. If you submitted 5 community service hours in your junior year, you have fulfilled the requirement and do not need to submit hours in your senior year.
2. If you submitted less than 5 community service hours in your junior year, you must submit at least 2 hours in your senior year.
3. If you did not submit ANY community service hours in your junior year, you will need to complete 5 hours by the end of your senior year.
If you still need to complete this requriement for your senior year, click here to submit your community service hours through the online form!
Self-Selected Senior Advisor
If you self-selected a Crosby Scholars Senior Advisor, please confirm the advisor received a welcome email from Cindy Zimmerman on July 6. If the advisor did not receive an email, please send a message to Cindy Zimmerman at czimmerman@crosbyscholars.org and include your name, school, advisor's name, and advisor's email address.
Summer Bootcamps: Crosby Senior Academy Launching Soon!
Crosby Scholar seniors are required to attend/complete one Crosby Senior Academy (CSA) offered throughout the school year. A different topic is discussed at each CSA. Online registration is required through the Crosby Scholars Student Portal. Academies will begin soon in the upcoming months and will be held through December 2021. Make sure to check your email and your Crosby Portal for updates!
Which Application is Right for You?!
It's important to check which application is preferred at each school that you are planning to apply to! Pick the application(s) that make the most sense for the school and for you!
- Common Application
- College Foundation of North Carolina
- Coalition Application
- Universal College Application
- Several schools have their own application!
Summer College Visits
Application Deadlines Defined
Complete your Residency Determination Interview!
We'll Review Your Essays!
Interview Practice!
Parent Portal Information
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 Crosby Scholars Parent Portal, call our office at 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