Advising Meeting Outlines
CN 1: January + February
CN 2: March + April
May + June + July (no notes due)
CN 3: August + September
CN 4: October + November
December
CN 5: January + February
CN 6: March + April
CROSBY SCHOLARS CN #1 OUTLINE, CLASS OF 2027
DUE DATE: FEBRUARY 28, 2026
ADVISOR INSTRUCTIONS
Use this outline to guide your conversation in your next meeting with the scholar, and keep it for your records. During this meeting, review the Crosby Scholars Senior Roadmap + Advising Calendar provided by Crosby Scholars staff. Following the meeting, submit CN 1 via CrosbyConnect to verity that the scholar has fulfilled this requirement. The digital version of this outline is available via the team calendar and contains the most current information
MEETING OUTLINE BY TOPIC GOAL
Confirm High School Enrollment and Graduation Date
Remind the scholar the Senior Program is email driven. Log in to CrosbyConnect.
Review Senior Year Course Selection
Complete Think Like a Senior (TLS) Requirement
Review Senior Program requirements listed on the back of the Crosby Scholars Senior Program Roadmap Communicating with the Senior Program
Advisor's Role
To have accurate data. Advisor reports school enrollment and projected graduation date on the Conference Notes 1 Form. Review plans if the scholar is graduating early and confirm scholar is enrolled in the courses needed to fulfill graduation requirements.
To confirm that scholar and parent contact information is accurate. The scholar's email address displayed in CrosbyConnect and should be the email address the scholar checks most often. Place an emphasis on “Parent 1” as they will be copied on emails. Ask scholar if they need assistance navigating CrosbyConnect. (Remember - no password needed!)
To confirm scholar is enrolled in the most challenging courses in which they can succeed. Stress the importance of continuing with challenging courses their senior year. Ensure they will fulfill graduation requirements, and encourage them to speak with their school counselor to discuss their senior year schedule.
To confirm a plan to complete this Junior Program requirement. Juniors must attend one TLS session and they register through CrosbyConnect. During TLS, juniors will be introduced to building a college list and decision plans to prepare them to create a plan for applying that suits their goals and preferences. (Dates will be released soon.)
To develop a plan to fulfill Senior Program requirements. Help your scholar to know the difference between Program requirements and expectations. Assist scholar with completing CF/V and community service requirements as a junior. Juniors who complete 4 or more service hours will fulfill both their junior and senior year requirements.
To review the ways the Senior Program shares information with scholars and families. Communication methods include email and text messages, CrosbyConnect, the Crosby Scholars website, and monthly newsletters. Remind scholars they are encouraged to contact the Senior Program, Financial Aid, and Advising Team via email and phone calls.
To help the scholar engage with and realize the full benefits of meeting with a Crosby Scholars Advisor. Explain in detail the various ways the advisor can assist the scholar including developing a target list of colleges, completing college applications, reviewing essays, communicating with colleges, fulfilling program requirements, and securing funding to pay for college. Help the scholar identify ways the advisor can assist them with their individual needs. View the role and responsibilities here.
Discuss the importance of visiting college campuses and complete the College Fair/Visit requirement. CF/V
Begin Paying for College Discussion
To help scholars fully investigate schools before applying and especially before enrolling. Emphasize a college that seems ideal by reputation or online can make a much different impression in person Remind them that ruling a college out is just as significant as confirming their interest Assist the scholar with scheduling a campus visit The list of spring college visits with the Program staff will display on the team calendar.
Resources: BigFuture's Campus Visits: Know Before You Go; Meredith College’s 7 Tips for Making the Most of Your Campus Visit; NACAC's What you Need to Know for In-Person Fairs and What you Need to Know for Virtual Fairs
To encourage scholars to explore the family's plan to pay for college and what financial assistance is available. It is important for scholars to talk to their parents/guardians now about paying for college as they develop their balanced college list. Contact the Crosby Financial Aid team as they can assist with this conversation. Share this article.
Guide Student to Create a Working Personal Email, if needed
Explore Standardized Testing Plan + Discuss school-based ACT
To ensure scholars have correct contact information in CrosbyConnect. Scholars have been encouraged to use a personal email in our system though many times these accounts are outdated which greatly hinders student progress. Email addresses should not be WS/FCS accounts if at all possible because they will expire. Email addresses should also be appropriate to use for teachers, colleges, scholarships and other pre-professional scenarios.
To ensure the scholar knows how to check the most up-to-date information at each college regarding testing requirements and options. Help them decide about testing with their college list in mind. Inform them that there are exceptions to test-optional and test-flexible admission. Review fairtest.org with them. Encourage them to take advantage of FREE test prep through Crosby Scholars and/or by practicing online prior to the February 24th ACT statewide administration. View Crosby test prep dates here.
Register to attend FREE Crosby Scholars Test Prep
Read Monthly Newsletter & weekly emails
Confirm email is correct (& working) in CrosbyConnect
Submit Community Service Form* via CrosbyConnect
Attend one Think Like a Senior (TLS) Session*
Submit College Fair/Visit Form* via CrosbyConnect
*Requirement
Register/Prepare for ACT after Feb 24 test, if recommended
Register/Prepare for the SAT (optional), if recommended
Research colleges and their testing policies
Discuss paying for college with parent/guardian
Schedule campus visits during school holidays
Attend school and focus on performing well in class
If you have questions or need guidance, contact the Crosby Scholars Advising Program at advising@crosbyscholars org or Student-Selected Advisor Coordinator, Cindy Zimmerman, at czimmerman@crosbyscholars org
The digital version of this outline is linked to the advising team calendar and provides the most current information.