Class of 2027 FLP Conference Notes 3 - due on or before September 30, 2026
To be completed by Crosby Scholars Advisors advising scholars seeking the For Life Pathway.
Advisors, during this meeting review the August/September meeting outline and read the questions and statements to your scholar and record their responses in the spaces provided. It is important to read each section's brief introduction.
The conference notes forms are designed to be completed by the advisor with active input from the scholar. Scholars are not to complete conference notes by themselves.
Scholars who are not pursuing a college degree, should complete this form along with the Crosby Advisor. Scholars who are pursuing a degree from a 2- and/or 4-year colleges should complete the For College Pathway conference notes instead.
As this is a paper copy, it does not have the skip logic of the form in CrosbyConnect.
Senior Advisor’s Name: _______________________ Scholar’s High School: ______________ Scholar’s Full Name: _______________________ Date of Meeting: ___ /___ /___
Advisor Checklist + Senior Program Requirements
As the advisor, I confirm that I have thoroughly reviewed all topics presented in the CN 3 meeting outline with the scholar, including the to-do lists, and have shared the full range of resources linked within the outline. __ Yes
As the advisor, I confirm that I am actively tracking this scholar’s Program progress and assisting them with fulfilling all Program requirements. __ Yes
We need to know the email that this scholar checks and uses most often. If they are using their school email address or an email with a nickname, it's time to consider creating a new, professional email to use. Do not list their high school-issued student email address below if they have another active account. At this time, advisors do not have access to update student contact information in CrosbyConnect (CC). If the email address displayed in CC is incorrect, please provide the correct personal email address below and a Crosby staff member will update CC.
If the email address displayed in CC is correct, please skip this question.
Confirm the scholar has agreed to receive text messages as we find this is the most efficient way for them to remain connected with the Program. If the cell phone number displayed in CC is incorrect, please provide the scholar's correct cell phone number below. Otherwise, you are confirming that both the cell phone number and text message agreement status displayed in CC are current.
Senior Academy Information Capturing details about a scholar's plans to complete Senior Academy completion
How do you plan to fulfill the Senior Academy requirement?
__ Already completed Senior Academy
__ Take or have already taken the ASVAB
__ Utilize Career Exploration + Readiness Services
__ Attend a Personal Development Academy
__ I need more options
__ Other:
Post-Secondary Pathway
As of today, which answer best describes your current plans for after you graduate from high school?
__ Career + Technical Education (Go to Career + Technical Education Section)
__ Gap or Service Year (Go to Gap or Service Year Section)
__ Direct to workforce (Go to Direct to workforce Section)
__ Military Service (Go to Military Service Section)
Career + Technical Education
To apply successfully to a short-term (i.e., two years or fewer) vocational training or certificate that will lead to full-time employment upon completion. This might also require passing a certification/licensing exam to qualify for jobs in the field.
Is this the same pathway the scholar reported on CN 2? __ Yes __ No (Go to New Pathway from CN 2 - Career + Technical Education)
Continuing with Career + Technical Education
What programs interest you?
Have you researched the enrollment process for the program(s)? __ Yes __ No
Do you have a long-term goal of obtaining a bachelor's degree in the same field? __ Yes __ No
If so, do you know which programs might naturally lead in that direction? __ Yes __ No
Have you researched the cost and whether you might be eligible for federal aid if your family qualifies? You may contact the Crosby Scholars Assistant Director of Financial Aid at awilson@crosbyscholars.org if you have questions about paying for these programs. __ Yes __ No
What are your next steps in your plan to pursue a Career + Technical Education Program?
New Pathway from CN 2 - Career + Technical Education
What have you done so far to determine which programs interest you? ___________________
What programs interest you? _____________________________________________________
Will you be seeking additional education in an area where you completed a career/technical education (CTE) in the school system? __ Yes __ No
If yes, have you researched the enrollment process for the program(s)? __ Yes __ No
If not, what sparked your interest in the program where you intend to apply? ___________
Do you have a long-term goal of obtaining a bachelor's degree in the same field? __ Yes __ No
If so, do you know which programs might naturally lead in that direction? __ Yes __ No
Do you know the risks often associated with for-profit training programs? __ Yes __ No
Have you researched the cost and whether you might be eligible for federal aid if your family qualifies? You may contact the Crosby Scholars Assistant Director of Financial Aid at awilson@crosbyscholars.org if you have questions about paying for these programs. __ Yes __ No
Is your desire for immediate job training part of a larger plan to allow you to support yourself while also obtaining additional education? __ Yes __ No
What are your next steps in your plan to pursue a Career + Technical Education Program?
(Go to meeting summary section)
Gap or Service Year Identifying a gap year program or creating an individual plan for a gap year. Considering whether to use a gap year for meaningful career exploration.
Is this the same pathway the scholar reported on CN 2? __ Yes __ No (Go to New Pathway from CN2 - Gap or Service Year)
Continuing with Gap or Service Year
What is your current gap year plan?
__ Planning to apply to college first and requesting a deferral upon admission. (Go to Gap or Service Year Planning to Apply and Defer Enrollment)
__ Planning to apply to a formal gap year program not associated with a specific college __ Designing my own gap year experience
__ I have not made any plans yet
__ Other: ______________________________________________________________________
Gap or Service Year -- Formal Gap Year Program or Designing Own Gap Year Experience
Are you interested in seeking a job shadowing opportunity, internship or apprenticeship? __ Yes __ No
What assistance do you need with researching gap year opportunities or creating your own program?
What are your next steps in your plan to take a gap year?
Gap or Service Year Planning to Apply and Defer Enrollment
List up to three colleges/universities in the preferred order of enrollment. On the next Conference Notes, the scholar will be asked to enter a decision plan and application type for each college, so be sure to review the decision plans and application types.
College/University #1: _______________________________________________________
College/University #2: _______________________________________________________
College/University #3: _______________________________________________________
Have you confirmed which applications you will submit and under which decision plan you will apply? __ Yes __ No
What assistance do you need with the application process? _____________________________
New Pathway from CN 2 - Gap or Service Year
What is your current gap year plan?
__ Planning to apply to college first and requesting a deferral upon admission (Go to New Gap or Service Year Planning to Apply and Defer Enrollment)
__ Planning to apply to a formal gap year program not associated with a specific college __ Designing my own gap year experience
New Gap or Service Year - Formal Gap Year Program or Designing Own Gap Year Experience
What are the benefits of paying for a formal gap year program vs designing your own experience? ___________________________________________________________________
How would you begin creating a gap year experience for yourself?
Who can assist you with creating a gap year experience? _______________________________ Are you interested in seeking a job shadowing opportunity, internship or apprenticeship? __ Yes __ No
What assistance do you need with researching gap year opportunities or creating your own program? _____________________________________________________________________
How will you pay for a gap year program? __________________________________________
What are your next steps in your plan to take a gap year? _______________________________
New Gap or Service Year Planning to Apply and Defer Enrollment
List up to three more colleges/universities in the preferred order of enrollment. On the next Conference Notes, the scholar will be asked to enter a decision plan and application type for each college, so be sure to review the decision plans and application types.
College/University #1: _______________________________________________________
College/University #2: _______________________________________________________
College/University #3: _______________________________________________________
Have you confirmed which applications you will submit and under which decision plan you will apply? __ Yes __ No
What assistance do you need with the application process? _____________________________ (Go to meeting summary section)
Direct to Workforce
To secure full-time employment immediately after graduation either through an initial job search; transitioning to full-time work from a job that is currently part-time; or through an internship/volunteer experience.
Is this the same pathway the scholar reported on CN 2? __ Yes __ No (Go to New Pathway from CN 2 - Direct to Workforce) Continuing with Direct to Workforce
What type of work are you seeking? ________________________________________________
Will you be completing a career technical education program (CTE) that prepares you for gainful employment? __ Yes __No
What assistance do you need with preparing a résumé, learning how to interview, and/or how to identify job openings?
Have you researched any of the workforce development services offered by Goodwill of Northwest, NC? __ Yes __ No
What are your next steps in your plan to enter the workforce? __________________________
New Pathway from CN 2 - Direct to Workforce
What type of work are you seeking? ________________________________________________
Will you be completing a career technical education program (CTE) that prepares you for gainful employment? __ Yes __No
Is a teacher, supervisor or counselor assisting you with your job search? __ Yes __ No
What assistance do you need with preparing a résumé, learning how to interview, and/or how to identify job openings? _________________________________________________________
Have you researched any of the workforce development services offered by Goodwill of Northwest, NC? __ Yes __ No
What are your next steps in your plan to enter the workforce? __________________________
(Go to meeting summary section)
Military Service
Pursue enlistment in some branch of the United States Armed Forces
Is this the same pathway the scholar reported on CN 2? __ Yes __ No (Go to New Pathway from CN 2 - Military Service)
Continuing with Military Service
Which branch of the US Armed Forces are you considering? (Circle all that apply.)
Air Force Army Coast Guard Marine Corps National Guard Navy Space Force
Have you met with a military recruiter? __ Yes __ No
If Yes, enter the date of the meeting and the name of the recruiter and military branch. (We can use this information to assist in completing the CF/V requirement.)
Do you know taking the ASVAB earns you Senior Academy credit? __ Yes __ No
If you have taken the ASVAB, does your score qualify you for placement in the role of your choice for military service? __ Yes __ No __ I have not taken the ASVAB
What are your next steps in your plan to enlist in the military? __________________________
New Pathway from CN 2 - Military Service
Which branch of the US Armed Forces are you considering? (Circle all that apply.)
Air Force Army Coast Guard Marine Corps National Guard Navy Space Force
Have you met with a military recruiter? __ Yes __ No
If Yes, enter the date of the meeting and the name of the recruiter and military branch. (We can use this information to assist in completing the CF/V requirement.)
If joining the military is an alternative to college because of financial reasons, have you considered ROTC scholarships as an option for attending college and ultimately serving? __ Yes __ No
Are you aware that the National Guard is a viable path to military service that also supports earning a two- or four-year degree? __ Yes __ No
Do you know taking the ASVAB earns you Senior Academy credit? __ Yes Have you taken the ASVAB? __ Yes __ No
If you have taken the ASVAB, does your score qualify you for placement in the role of your choice for military service? __ Yes __ No __ I have not taken the ASVAB
What assistance do you need from Crosby Scholars to begin gathering information about the various choices within a military commitment? _______________________________________
What are your next steps in your plan to enlist in the military? __________________________
Meeting Summary
In total, how long was this advisor meeting? (please enter # of minutes) ___________________
Meeting 3 Summary Guidance: Provide a concise summary of the conversation held with the scholar. Include updates on any previously noted challenges or concerns from earlier conference notes. Please include as much detail as possible about how the scholar plans to complete Senior Academy and CF/V requirements as the For Life Pathway offers multiple ways to complete. Helping the scholar create a clear plan to complete requirements will pay off later in the year.
Your notes should offer enough context and detail for another Crosby staff member to clearly understand the scholar’s progress and journey from one conference note to the next.
If a Student Selected Advisor has questions, you may either email those directly to czimmerman@crosbyscholars.org or include them in this summary. Any other questions from the scholar should also be sent to seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org