DestinationCollege2018
Crosby Scholars Senior Program Newsletter - May 2018
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:
May 1: National College Decision Day
May 6: Fulton Carolina Medal Scholarship Deadline
May 6: Dean Smith Integrity Award Deadline
May 6: Executive Director's Award Recipient Bios Due for Crosby Scholars Invitational Scholarships
May 13: Mary Katherine Dixson Scholarship Deadline
May 15: College Signing Day
May 22: Crosby Scholars Invitational
May 31: Final Conference Notes Due
Senior Gala Highlights!
Congratulations to...
- Ethan Austin of Atkins Academic and Technology High School and Ali Mirzazadeh of Atkins Academic and Technology High School - recipients of the $8,000 Michael Nachman Scholarship.
- Mackenzie Wood of Parkland High School, Leslie Morales of Reynolds High School, Joshua Brown of Parkland High School, and Ismael Valdez of Reagan High School - recipients of the $8,000 WFU/Crosby Scholarship.
- Andrew Cox of Reynolds High School, Fiona Lauer of Forsyth Middle College, Evelyn Marin Sanchez of North Forsyth High School, Sophia Lee of Reagan High School, Billy Vicente of West Forsyth High School, and Lydia Wu of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts - recipients of the $1,000 Joyce Kohfeldt Determination Award.
- Jean Carlos Garcia Reyes of Early College of Forsyth, Saeed Muhammad of Atkins High School, Stephanie Evans of Parkland High School, Kylie Nifong of Reynolds High School, and Elijah Gibbs of Quality Education Academy - recipients of the $500 Friends of Bernardine Rea Book Scholarship.
- Darby Allen of West Forsyth High School, Kiley Holmes of West Forsyth High School, and Ashanti Williams of Forsyth Middle College - recipients of $1,000 Right Decisions Right Now Scholarship.
- Reid Swann of Reagan High School - recipient of the $1,000 AAMPED Scholarship.
- Ryan Tyler of West Forsyth High School, Leila Rice-Cuthrell of Forsyth Middle College, and Kayla Lucas of Reynolds High School - recipients of the $1,250 Advancing Capitalism Scholarship.
- Kerrigan Shagena of East Forsyth High School, Alivia Peay of Early College of Forsyth, and Kierra Leak of East Forsyth High School - recipients of the $1,000 Bigs for Success Scholarship.
- Connor Groce of West Forsyth High School, Savannah Kamper of West Forsyth High School, Kianna Jackson of Atkins High School, Paige McDowell of Reagan High School, and Kennedy Lofton of Parkland High School - recipients of the $300 Harry Scofield Memorial Book Scholarship.
- Jean Carlos Garcia Reyes of Early College of Forsyth - recipient of $1,500 Goodwill Willpower Scholarship.
- Donald Smith of Atkins High School, Cyerra Cruise of Atkins High School, and Raiyona Rice of East Forsyth High School - recipients of the $250 Cultural Awareness Scholarship.
- Nick McCormick of Glenn High School - recipient of the $1,000 Mona W. Lovett Community Volunteer Excellence Award.
- Connor Groce of West Forsyth High School - recipient of the $1,000 Mona W. Lovett Service and Relationships Award.
- Harrison Peddle of Glenn High School - recipient of the $1,000 Mona W. Lovett Excellence in Volunteer Leadership Award.
- Ricardo Barahona, Jr. of Mount Tabor High School - recipient of the $1,000 Mona W. Lovett Outstanding Commitment to Service Award
- Lydia Wu of University of North Carolina School of the Arts - recipient of the $1,000 Mona W. Lovett Outstanding Service to Crosby Scholars Program Award.
- Michael Robertson of Mount Tabor High School - recipient of the $1,000 Hanesbrands Veteran Achievement Award
- Jessica Kern of Reagan High School, D'Kota Sams of North Davidson High School, and Michael Robertson of Mount Tabor High School - recipients of the $750 Hanesbrands Scholarship.
- Lauren Waterman of Reagan High School and Claire Griffin of Mount Tabor High School - recipients of the $500 Hanesbrands Scholarship
The 401 seniors who are recipients of the Executive Director’s Award. Their names are printed in bold in the Senior Honors Gala program.
The 73 seniors who have maintained a weighted GPA of 5.0 or higher — recipients of the Academic Excellence Award. Their names are posted on the scholarship announcement on the website.
Ethan Austin and Ali Mirzazadeh of Atkins Academic and Technology High School, Helena Brewster of Forsyth Early College, Elizabeth Rodgers of East Forsyth High School, Cameron Motsinger of Glenn High School, Lirisbeth Clement Marin of Kennedy High School, Sarah Ruth Nicholls of Mount Tabor High School, Maggie Marsh of the North Carolina Leadership Academy, Ngan Tran of North Forsyth High School, Mackenzie Wood of Parkland High School, Katherine Camacho of the Quality Education Academy, Sanjana Venkittu of Reagan High School, Drew Fisher of West Forsyth High School, and Daysi Ruiz-Sanchez of Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy who are currently ranked #1 in their senior class - recipients of the Outstanding Performance Award.
Last Dollar Grant Applications Due By May 15th
Supporting Documents May Be Uploaded after May 15th.
Seniors must submit their Last Dollar Grant (LDG) application through their Crosby Scholars Student Portal prior to May 15. Three supporting documents are needed to complete the application and may be uploaded to the Crosby Scholars Student Portal as the scholar receives them even if it is after May 15. So if you have not received all three documents, you may and should submit your LDG application by May 15!
Crosby Scholars LDG are need-based aid. All scholars who have a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 2.0 or higher upon high school graduation, demonstrate not only financial need but also remaining need after the school of choice has awarded aid and who have successfully completed all Program requirements are eligible to apply to receive a LDG of up to $1,200. A scholar who does not graduate from high school with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 may apply once his/her college cumulative GPA is 2.0 or higher.
Last Dollar Grant Tutorial Video: https://crosbyscholars.webex.com/crosbyscholars/lsr.php?RCID=39eb5a888081c4b55908206e5c81593a
Understand Your Financial Aid Award And Loans
High School Graduation Checklist
Different high schools have different graduation requirements. Here are a few things to remember to take care of before graduation day:
- Take any final tests and complete any final projects OR triple check if you think you may be exempt from a final
- Double check with your school counselor to see if you have satisfied all academic graduation requirements
- Stop by the front office to verify that there are no holds on your record; i.e. outstanding library books or fees
- Request final transcript to be sent to your college
- Mail out any graduation announcements to friends and family
- Pick up your cap and gown
- Make sure you know when graduation practice will be held
- Make sure you know when to arrive for graduation
Forsyth Tech and WInston-Salem/Twin City Kiwanis Clubs Scholarship
Finish the Semester Strong!
Keep performing at the same competitive level through exams so your grades do not drop as your senior year comes to a close. Your college will review your final transcript and may revoke your acceptance if you have performed below the college’s acceptable standards. Request to have your final transcript sent to your college. Finish the semester strong!
Thank You Notes
Thank you notes are a simple, but powerful way to show your appreciation. There are so many people who have supported you throughout your high school career. Write a simple thank you note and mail it or hand deliver it to the folks you want to thank personally. Here are a few suggestions of people you may not have thought of:
- Favorite Teacher
- Teacher who Impacted you most
- School Counselor
- Religious Leader
- Crosby Senior Advisor
- Coach
- Essay Readers
- Scholarship Awarders
Executive Director's Award Recipients - Submit Your Bio!
The Crosby Scholars Invitational Golf Tournament will be played on May 22. The golf tournament is not a spectator event. Students will not attend the golf tournament. The Executive Director's Award recipients who submit a short bio by May 6, will have a team will play for them at the Crosby Scholars Invitational. Bios can be submitted in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal under the scholarships page. If the team places in the tournament, they will receive a scholarship ranging from $750 to $1,000. Scholarship recipients will be announced following the tournament.
Celebrate College Signing Day With Us!
We're celebrating National College Signing Day on May 15th along with other schools and organizations such as Better Make Room and their Reach Higher Initiative that was started by Michelle Obama to encourage young people to complete their education. Our staff will be wearing our college paraphernalia that day. We’ll have snacks and activities for you to continue celebrating your success! We'll be posting photos that you sent us for the Gala slide show and photos from the Gala photo booth! Share your excitement for your college plans by posting a picture on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter and tag us! Don’t forget to Pledge your #Collegiance to be entered to win a scholarship from College Board! @CrosbyScholars @BetterMakeRoom @Crosby_Sr2018 #BetterMakeRoom @ReachHigher #ReachHigher #CollegeSigningDay
Still Exploring on a College Major?
The summer before freshman year is a great time to explore what you are passionate about. If you are still unsure about what you want to major in in college, take time this summer to volunteer, work, travel, and explore your interests. You will most likely change your major in college at least one time, but why not take the summer to explore who you are and what “knocks your socks off?” Make a list of what you are interested in then search for ways to get involved. There is SO much out there and now is the time to take your future into your own hands.
10 Tips For College Survival
1. Use a shower caddy and wear flip flops to shower
2. Always keep quarters on hand or make sure you have money on your student ID card for laundry.
3. If you ride a bike on campus, make sure to lock it up. Someone WILL take it otherwise
4. If you live on campus, invest in a meal plan. Most dining halls are all you can eat
5. GO TO CLASS — and check your Blackboard or Moodle daily for assignments
6. Get enough sleep. Pulling all nighters might sound cool at first, but you’ll regret it the next day
7. Stock up on healthy snacks in your residence hall
8. Use the Book Buyback or rent books when available (SAVE YOUR MONEY)
9. Make sure you have the right school supplies to help you succeed
10. Have FUN!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/meredith-masony/10-tips-for-college-survival_b_7957702.html
Completing The Process….
Once you have made your final college enrollment decision, you should:
- submit an enrollment deposit to notify the college that you will enroll.
- submit housing and medical forms.
- plan to attend orientation sessions.
- share your enrollment decision with your school counselor and request that your final official transcript be forwarded to that college.
- update the college name field in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal.
- notify the other colleges to which you were admitted of your decision. These colleges then may be able to offer admission to a different student who has been wait-listed.
- write thank you letters to the individuals who wrote letters of recommendation for you, and inform them of your enrollment decision.
- identify a summer job to help pay for college costs.
- review the college’s catalog to become familiar with student services and course offerings.
- if possible, revisit the campus at which you will spend your college career.
Wrap Up Final Conference Notes
Submit on or before May 31, so be sure to meet with your Crosby Senior Advisor again prior to May 31. If you are behind on meeting with your senior advisor to submit conference notes, you are running out of time to get caught up! You can confirm the status of your conference notes by checking your Crosby Scholars Student Portal.
College Survival Kit -- Summer Newsletter
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, emailseniorprogram@crosbyscholars.or or 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: 3367255371
Facebook: facebook.com/CrosbyScholars
Twitter: @CrosbySr2017