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Crosby Scholars Senior Program Newsletter - November 2018
Timelines for Success
Your Social Media May Be Under The Magnifying Glass
What do you reveal about yourself through your social media accounts? Do colleges consider any of this information while making admissions decisions? Some do! Think of your social media page as your electronic resume.
· Review Honor Codes at the colleges to which you submit applications
· Remember, colleges admit students to a community
· College proof your social media pages
· Google search yourself
· Don’t be afraid to show your personality, but consider your audience
· Watch posts from friends
· Be careful what you follow and like
Community Service Deadline
Each Senior must complete a minimum of 2 hours of community service. The deadline for Seniors to complete the community service requirement and submit the signed form is January 31, 2019! You can submit any community service that you've completed since February. Click here for a copy of the 2018-2019 Community Service Form.
Complete your community service requirement by November 30th for a chance to win a pair of Chick-fil-A "Be our Guest" cards. Two seniors will win!
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid
When completing your financial aid forms, use income records for the 2017 tax year. According to the U.S. Department of Education, electronic filing is the fastest way to apply for financial aid. It also has the ability to call to your attention many omissions errors before you submit your application. Electronic filing also reduces the chance that your data will be rejected and makes it less likely that you will have to correct your information later.
Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov and select Start A New FAFSA. You will complete one FAFSA prior to each school year you attend college. (After the first year, you will complete and submit a renewal FAFSA.) The colleges you list on your FAFSA (up to 10) will receive your information from the federal processing center electronically and will use your results to create a student financial aid award that may include federal, state, and institutional aid. List all colleges on your FAFSA to which you have applied but not been denied admission. You may apply for aid prior to being admitted.
CSS/Financial Aid Profile
Upcoming Senior Academies
Every senior is required to attend two academies. Many of you have already met that requirement. We will continue to offer programs not only for those who need academy credit but for all seniors that would benefit from the information. The next 3 academies are highlighted in the images below.
- Scholarship Workshop - December 1, 2018, 10am - 12pm
- The Game of College - Are you ready to play? - December 27, 2018, 10am -12pm
- Destination Community College - February 2, 2019, 10 am - 12 pm
If you still need to meet this requirement, please register in your portal now for the academies that best match your needs and schedule.
Application and Scholarship Essays--Need Help?
November/December Senior Advisor Meeting
November/December senior meetings are due by December 31st. You can find your senior advisor's contact information in your portal.
Senior Program Requirements
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