DestinationCollege 2023- February Junior Newsletter

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FEBRUARY 2022 Crosby Scholars Junior Calendar

Find more information at crosbyscholars.org or the Crosby Scholars Student Portal.

Contact us at seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org.

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NACAC Performing & Visual Arts Virtual College Fair

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MARCH 1 All WSFCS Juniors will take the Official ACT at their High School.

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Winston Salem NACAC Foundation STEM Scholarships Virtual College Fair Webinar

Think Like a Senior! Crosby Scholars Juniors are required to attend the Spring session Think Like a Senior. More dates will be offered in March/April. Registration is required in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal.

Think Like a Senior!

Crosby Scholars Junior Requirement

During Think Like a Senior, you will learn about the Crosby Scholars Senior Program requirements and how Crosby Scholars will help you through the college admission and financial aid process--including your enrollment decision!

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work in a break-out room with one of the following topics: 1. Building your personal Target List of Colleges 2. Breaking Down the College Application 3. Decoding The College Essay: Choosing the Best Essay Prompt

MARCH

FEBRUARY DAY

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Thurs

Feb 17

4:30 PM

Tues

Feb 22

4:30 PM

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Zoom

Thurs

Mar 3

6:00 PM

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Zoom

Mon

Mar 7

6:00 PM

TBD

Wed

Mar 9

4:30 PM

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Tues

Mar 15

6:00 PM

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Mar 16

4:30 PM

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Mar 23

4:30 PM

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Mar 26

TBD

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Mar 28

4:30 PM

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This Program is a Junior requirement: All Crosby Scholars Juniors are required to attend 1 Think Like a Senior event.

Registration: Registration in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal is required.

Registrations for February Think Like a Senior events are open in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal.

TIME LOCATION

*Registrations for March Think Like a Senior events will open on March 1st.

March events with TBD location, will tentatively be hosted in-person.

Location will be confirmed when the events launch in March.

Questions?

Contact seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org or call/text 336-671-5494.

Junior Program

February 2022

Select Your Senior Advisor NOW

The Crosby Scholars Senior Advisor Program Will Help: Build a target list of colleges Assistance with completing college and financial aid applications Create a test-prep + test-taking plan Early start to financial aid conversations

Provide timelines to guide you Review essays + host mock interviews Help identify funding for college Additional support for meeting deadlines, Program requirements + communicating with colleges

CHOOSE BETWEEN TWO TYPES OF ADVISORS PARENT/GUARDIAN APPROVAL IS REQUIRED!

ASSIGNED

SELF-SELECTED

With an experienced Crosby Scholars Staff Senior Advisor

Identify their own Senior Advisor

YOUR SCHOLAR NEEDS A PLAN!

Senior Advisor Forms

Are Due by April 8 Click here to submit!

Junior Program

February 2022

Senior Course Selection: Choose Wisely!

Data collected from college admission offices report grades and the academic rigor of their course loads - including the senior year - weigh more heavily in admission decisions than standardized test scores, high school class rank, or demonstrated interest.

As you meet with your counselor to schedule your senior year courses, please know that academic achievement in high school is a strong indication of ability to succeed in college. Taking challenging courses helps you prepare for college work and future success, so for your senior year enroll in the most challenging courses in which you can experience success and don't lose momentum as you enter college.

Parents, you are encouraged to contact your child's counselor and teacher(s) if you have questions about courses for next year. You will need to complete the parent choice request form and return the form to the school counselor if you disagree with how your child is placed.

The Registration Handbook can be found electronically on the WSFCS Website.

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Junior Program

February 2022

How Can Crosby Scholars help me in February?

1) Attend one of our FREE ACT Bootcamps

Math/Science Prep, In-Person: February 9th Watch the Decoding the ACT Webinar on Demand To find more information and to register, visit your Crosby Scholars Student Portal *Don't forget that every student in WS/FCS will have the opportunity to take the ACT for FREE, during the school day, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.* 2) Check out one of our FREE ACT Prep Guides

Call our office at (336)725-5371 or email seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org to rent out a Test Prep book for FREE from our Resource Center!

3) Attend Mandatory Think Like a Senior Session

Register to attend the Think Like a Senior Session to complete your junior requirements!

4) Expand your Target List by watching our IG Takeovers

Check out our IG @crosbyscholars to watch our IG Highlights, where Crosby Alum at both UNCG and App State have completed a Takeover of a Day in their Life on Campus Use the questions they're asked and the answers they give to help you think about what your personal priorities are when building your Target List of colleges!

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Junior Program

February 2022

Want To Get Ahead At Crosby?

Easy Solution: Complete Junior/Senior Requirements NOW!

Below are two requirements that you can get done in your Junior year, so you don't have to do them next year: 1. Community Service: Each Crosby Scholar is required to complete 5 hours of community service between their Junior or Senior year before January 2023. Check out Community Service opportunities here, and cross if off your to-do list early! a. Want to complete Community Service from your house? Consider making No-Bake dog treats with simple ingredients from your house OR writing letters to Senior Services!

CLICK HERE to Submit your

Community Service form

1. College Fair/College Visit: Each Crosby Scholar is required to complete 4 college visits. These visits can be virtual, in-person, or at a college fair.

Look up schools you are interested in, and sign up for info sessions, campus tours (virtual or in-person), college fairs, etc.

CLICK HERE to Submit your

College Visit/Fair Form

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Junior Program

February 2022

Mindfulness Corner

Exercise to Keep Your Brain Fit Exercise to improve your mood, memory, and concentration. When you are working out, you are not only getting your body into shape, but your mind as well. Getting in shape does not require an expensive gym membership or purchasing hundreds of dollars of exercise equipment. Activities such as walking, running, jumping rope, and doing old-fashioned calisthenics (think jumping jacks; push-ups; sit-ups) are free and you can do them at home or in your neighborhood.

There are thousands of workout videos on YouTube suitable for beginners, as well as for those who exercise faithfully. Below are a few YouTube workouts to consider. Happy Exercising!

Full Body Cardio Workout At-Home 10-Minute Jump Rope Workout 1.0 Mile Happy Walk

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Senior Program

February 2022

Upcoming Programs and Resources

National School Counseling Week February 7-11, 2022 is National School Counseling Week (#NSCW22). This is an especially good time to offer a heartfelt thank you to your School Counselor!

Spring Break College Visits Mark Your Calendars The Junior Program will announce college visits opportunities during the WSFCS Spring Break by the end of February. These dates fill up fast! Dates will be announced via email and the Crosby Scholars Student Portal. seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org

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Junior Program

February 2022

Junior Program Requirements The Junior Program requires an increased commitment to your future. Our requirements are in place to steer you toward college admission by helping you become fully prepared for the demands of senior year.

Here is a quick look at your Junior Program requirements: Attend one Junior Academy in the fall of 2021, hosted August - November 2021.

Complete at least 5 hours of community service by January 31, 2023. Juniors who complete 5 hours by January 31, 2022 will complete both the junior and senior year requirement at once. Students can now submit an online community service form. Click here to submit.

Attend one Think Like a Senior Session in the Spring of the Junior year Speak with four admissions reps by attending one PSOS college fair, or by visiting four college campuses by October of your senior year. We are allowing students to complete the College Fair/College Visit requirement virtually. Click here to submit.

Do not receive out-of-school suspension Continue to participate in It’s My Call/It’s Our Call random drug screening program at your school Remain enrolled in a Forsyth County public school and graduate from a Forsyth County public school Fulfill the terms of the Partnership Agreement A list of junior year program requirements is always posted in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal.

Remember, juniors cannot re-enroll in the Program, so pay attention to deadlines, and plan ahead for completing all aspects of the Junior Program.

Don't forget what YOU offer as a Crosby Scholar!

Click here to access your Junior Notebook

Many nonprofits in the community rely on volunteer hours from Crosby Scholars students. Visit the Crosby Scholars website for information regarding available community service opportunities.

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Junior Program

February 2022

Have you updated your contact information on your Crosby Student Portal?

It is important that your student contact info be updated in order to stay up to date on all of our program resources.

Log into your Crosby Scholars Student Portal and edit the information in the Profile Tab. Please remember you must log in as the student in order to edit your student information.

The Crosby Scholars Student/Parent Portal is your gateway to Crosby Scholars Events. Log in regularly to register for Academies, check your community service status, and take advantage of our free resources.

Email seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org to request your portal username and password. Keep your information upto-date so Crosby Scholars staff is always able to connect with you.

seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org

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