Junior Newsletter Class of 2024
November 2022: Crosby Scholars Jr/Sr Program
This newsletter some reminders, some information and a few tips that might help you. Please remember to reach out to us with any questions, concerns or needs. We are here to help.
Warmest Wishes from your Crosby Scholars Jr/Sr Team
Jenniffer Jamison, Noah Baldwin & Rachael Reynolds
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Jr/Sr Academy Options
Every junior is required to attend one academy by January 30, 2023. 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 students that want to fulfill the senior year 2 academy requirement early or just want to attend more sessions to benefit from the information. There is still space in the academies below. Sign up in your student portal.
In-Person Academy Options
- The Game of College - December 28, 2022, 10am - 12 noon - Goodwill Career Connections Center, Statesville
- MULTI ACADEMY EVENT - Attend 1 or all 3 sessions - "Test Prep", "Interview Skills", "Creating your College List", "Evaluating your Financial Aid Award Letter" - January 28, 2023 - Mitchell Community College Mooresville Campus
- ACT Test Prep (Special 4-hour workshop) - Feb 18 - 9 am - 1pm The HUB @Davidson College
LIVE Zoom Sessions
- Pathways to Healthcare - Cabarrus College of Health Sciences - November 3, 2022, 6pm.
- Tips for success in college - December 6, 2022, 7pm
- Creating your College List - December 10, 2022, 9am
SELF PACED ACADEMY
- College 101 Video - Watch this video and email JJamison@crosbyscholarsiredell.org with 5 things you learned to get attendance credit.
- bit.ly/speakcollege - Print the 2-page fill in the blank document and after you complete the session send me your answers.
- Financial Literacy - CFNC.org - COMPLETE 10 Modules with 80% pass rate using the Crosby Code. Link to Literacy Academy --- CODE 46A8A3-2223
- YouScience- Career Exploration Evaluation -Sign up for the 1/31 Academy and a link will be sent to you to complete the aptitude and interest evaluation at your own pace.
Interested in any of these topics, please register in your portal now for the academies that best match your needs and schedule.
Zoom - Nov 3, 2022, 6pm
Zoom - Dec 6, 2022, 7pm
In Person - Feb 18, 2023
Advisor Assignment
In order to match you with the correct advisor, please complete this quick questionnaire. https://forms.gle/hnXBVSbH94Uryuyu6
Prepare for Testing
Both the ACT and SAT will allow you to select several colleges to send your scores at no cost prior to the test. If you are not sure how you will perform on these tests, please DO NOT SEND YOUR SCORES without knowing them.
The ACT
The ACT is the other widely accepted national college entrance exam. It is said that the ACT is accepted at every college and university in the United States of America. Every junior in the public school system in the state of North Carolina is required to take the ACT in February, at no cost to the student. The ACT tests students in the subject areas of: English, Mathematics, Science, and Reading. Some key features regarding the ACT are:
-Scores are based on the correct number of answers, with no penalty for incorrect responses,
-Helps students to gauge their level of preparedness for both college and career pathways,
-In addition to English, Mathematics, and Reading, the ACT also measures what students have learned in school as it relates to Science,
-Offers an optional essay. Even though the essay is optional, test prep experts strongly recommend that you complete the essay portion because there may be some colleges that require it. If you don't take it, but later learn you need it, you'll have to retake the entire ACT again and cannot elect just to take the essay portion.
-Aside from being a national college entrance exam, the ACT also offers a profile and planning section for education and career planning to help with planning life after high school.
Again, every junior will take the ACT in February for free. Take the time to study for it and take it seriously because colleges may see this score. As with the SAT, please check with your Guidance Counselor if you have questions.
Free ACT preparation can be found here:
The SAT/ College Board Scholarship
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
The College Board website is offering scholarships to students who complete different tasks in conjunction with their website.
- Build Your College List
- Practice for the SAT
- Improve Your Score
- Strengthen Your College List
- Complete the FAFSA
- Apply to Colleges
- Complete all six scholarship steps to be eligible for a $40,0000 scholarship.
Follow this link for details on eligibility requirements and how to apply.
A free online source for SAT Prep is found here:
https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat
Payment information for the SAT is available when you register for the test. To qualify for a fee waiver, see your Guidance Counselor. Qualifying students can receive up to 2 SAT and ACT fee waivers. You may send your scores to four colleges of your choice.
SAT Registration:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register
YOU MUST OPT-IN TO BE SUBMITTED FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP. JUST COMPLETING THE TASKS IS NOT ENOUGH. YOU MUST LOG IN TO YOUR COLLEGE BOARD TO SUBMIT.
CLUB Crosby at your High School
As a Crosby Scholar, you have the opportunity to attend Crosby Club Meetings. Jennifer Christian is working with each high school to offer some type of meeting and/or service opportunity at your school. Some of the sessions available at your school can fulfil an academy requirement. Jennifer will also share how you can become a Crosby Scholars Officer. If you are interested in a leadership role at your school for Crosby Scholars, please email jchristian@crosbyscholarsiredell.org
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The Iredell County Crosby Scholars Community Partnership
Email: jjamison@crosbyscholarsiredell.org
Website: www.crosbyscholarsiredell.org
Location: 124 4th Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, United States
Phone: 704-873-5005
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Twitter: @iredellcrosby