Destination College 2023- January Junior Newsletter

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Junior Program

January 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.

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January 2022

January 2022 S M T W R F S

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Junior Program

January 2022

Junior Year Grades are Important!

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When applying to colleges next year, your Junior year grades will be one of the most important aspects of your applications. Each school you apply to will only see the final grade you receive at the end of each course on your official transcript. (i.e. they will not see your grades from each quarter) Make sure to study up for your exams in the coming weeks, and start your second semester of Junior Year off on a strong foot!

1st Semester Exam Tip:

Try out the Pomodoro study method!

1. Choose one topic or class you will study for and decide how long you will need to study 2. Set a timer for 25 minutes and begin studying (Check out the website Pomodor for a pre-set timer!)

3. Make sure to minimize all distractions for those 25 minutes 4. After the 25 minutes is up, take a 5 minute relaxing break 5. Repeat 3 more times. After 4 rounds, take a 20 minute break!

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January 2022

Time to prepare for the ACT!

Every student in WS/FCS will have the opportunity to take the ACT for FREE, during the school day, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

Consider attending one of Crosby's FREE ACT Bootcamps before March 1st to take full advantage of your FREE test day at school!

Sign up through your Crosby Portal is required to attend the bootcamp.

Check out the ACT Bootcamp dates below:

Decoding the ACT Webinar: January 25th at 6pm English/Reading Prep, In-Person February 2nd Math/Science Prep, In-Person: February 9th

Prefer to Study Alone?

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!

To find more information and register, visit your Crosby Schoalrs Student Portal

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Junior Program

January 2022

Additional Resources for Juniors Don't miss our Crosby Alum Instagram Takeovers!

Crosby alum at different colleges will take our followers through a day in their life on their campus! You can ask them questions and hear more about their college experience. Check out past takeovers in our IG Highlights.

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Get your Crosby requirements done for Senior Year early!

Below are two requirements that you can get done THIS year, so you don't have to do them next year (when college things are much busier):

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! Click here to submit your community service form.

2. College Fair/College Visit: Each Crosby Scholar is also required to complete 4 college visits (see next page of this newsletter for details). Start thinking about some schools you are interested in, and sign up for info sessions, campus tours, etc. (Most schools should have both virtual and in-person options!)

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January 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!

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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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