DestinationCollege2021
Crosby Scholars Senior Newsletter, July 2020
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.
Academy Season Begins This July!
July 20th- CSA #6 Why A Target List Matters- Create Yours Now
July 22nd - CSA #7 Making the Most of Your Virtual College Visits
July 28th - CSA #8 SAT 101- Test Prep and More
Senior Program Requirements
You can review the requirements HERE
REQUIRED: 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.
Crosby Senior Academy
Crosby Scholar seniors are required to attend/complete two Crosby Senior Academies (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 began in April and will be held through December 2020. Click here for to view the summer academy dates.
Check out a few of the self-paced Academy Opportunities to complete this summer!
CSA #1 Khan Academy Online SAT Prep is an online opportunity to prepare for your next SAT on a daily basis from home. It will assess which sections you need to practice more and provide you with a test prep plan. Check your portal for instructions.
CSA #2 ACT Academy Online Test Prep is an online opportunity to prepare for your next ACT on a daily basis from home. ACT Academy will assess where you need more practice based on your previous ACT score(s) and help you feel more prepare before you take it again. Check your portal for instructions.
CSA #3 Financial Basics for High School and Beyond is an online, self-paced Crosby Senior Academy through CFNC's Financial Basics for High School and Beyond. Check your portal for instructions.
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!
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