Destination College2021
Crosby Scholars Senior Newsletter, August 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.
Important Dates:
August 1 - Common Application Opens
August 4- CSA #9 FAQ Session- College Admissions Process
August 10 - CSA #10 Essay Writing 101
August 13 - CSA #11 Common App 101
August 17 -- First Day of School for Traditional WSFCS
August 25 - CSA #12 Essay Writing Bootcamp
August 29 - SAT Test Date
Senior Notebook
Click HERE to read and save a copy of the Class of 2021 Senior Notebook.
Last Call for First Individual Senior Advisor Meeting
Students with a self selected advisor will schedule their meeting with Julie Cunningham. She has reached out to these specific students- respond to schedule your meeting.
Students who have already been assigned an advisor (noted in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal) will meet with their advisor before school starts. Your advisor will reach out to you directly to set up a meeting.
Students who HAVE NOT already been assigned an advisor have been contacted DIRECTLY from Crosby Scholars (seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org) to sign up for a meeting with our staff. Make sure you attend this meeting, a limited number of cancellations will be allowed.
BREAKING NEWS: UNC System of Colleges Waives Test Scores for Fall 2021 Applications
On July 23rd, the Board of Governors in the UNC System decided that all UNC System Schools will be TEST OPTIONAL for the 2020 Application cycle. Students can still submit ACT or SAT test scores to be considered in the admissions process, but they are not required to do so for this upcoming application year.
You can check out all TEST OPTIONAL schools here: https://www.fairtest.org/university/optional This includes schools that are temporarily test optional and schools that have been test optional for years.
Welcome Back to School
Essay Review- Receive Academy Credit!
Mock Interview Practice- Receive Academy Credit!
What is RDS?!
The Residency Determination Service (RDS) was established in coordination with the University of North Carolina, the North Carolina Community College System, the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, and the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities as the centralized service for determining residency for students.
This service enables a student to use one residency determination number for admissions applications to multiple North Carolina public colleges and universities and to demonstrate residency for state aid programs consideration at all (public and private) North Carolina colleges and universities.
If you have any questions, contact your Crosby Scholars Senior Advisor or call our office.
For more information go to; https://ncresidency.cfnc.org/residencyInfo/
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
- Some schools have their own application!
Application Deadlines Defined
Resume Writing for High School Students
Creating a resume can seem daunting to high school students, particularly because "resume" carries the connotation of something needed to apply for a job, and most Crosby Scholars seniors are thinking about applying to college. However, college applications expect you to provide information typically found on a resume, and the tips below are useful in getting started.
- Although you might have little paid work experience, volunteer service can substitute as a reflection of responsibility, commitment, time management, and individual effort. Don't overlook the importance of your role in a big project or as a volunteer over time with a specific agency.
- Make sure that you have created a professional email address prior to listing your contact information on a resume.
- Highlight extracurricular activities in which you were a faithful participant, and share something significant about your role using action verbs.
- List awards and achievements received in high school.
- Include a skills section that emphasizes practical abilities such as web design or photography, along with "soft skills" such as written communication or problem-solving. Think carefully about the qualities that describe you.
View sample resumes and additional writing tips HERE.
Parent Portal Possibilities
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