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Senior Program

September 2021

Crosby Scholars is Here for You! Welcome to the 2021-22 School Year, Crosby Scholar!

Our Mission We will assist public middle and high school students in Forsyth County in preparing themselves for successful college enrollment.

We are hybrid this year!

We will have both virtual and in-person options for completing Crosby Scholars Requirements this year to

Our Vision We seek to ensure that every public school student in Forsyth County has

meet the needs and preferences of all of our students!

the opportunity to attend college.

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Senior Program Checklist User Guide

Below you will find various ways to complete the Crosby Scholars Senior Requirements. In addition to these requirements, you will continue to: agree to random drug-screening, fulfill terms of Partnership Agreement, maintain enrollment in and graduate from a Forsyth County public school, and complete the Program with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher to be eligible for Last Dollar Grant funding.

Senior Requirement

Submit Target List of Colleges to Crosby Scholars Senior Advisor Senior advisors will submit this form to communicate Target List, military enlistment plans, or gap year/career development plans to Crosby Scholars.

Complete the College Fair/College Visit requirement and submit the online form Student will submit this form.

College Fair/College Visits can be completed as early as Sophomore year.

Complete 5 hours of Community Service and Submit Form Student will submit this form.

Community service may not be performed at for-profit organizations or businesses, unless the service benefits a non-profit organization.

Crosby Scholars staff reserves the right to determine if this activity fulfills its community service requirement.

Due to our nonprofit status, we are unable to accept volunteering on the political campaign of a specific candidate or political party as community service.

Complete 1 Senior Academy

Way(s) to Receive Credit

Share your Target List of colleges to which you plan to apply with your Senior Advisor.

--OR-Share a plan for military enlistment with your Senior Advisor.

--OR-Share a career development plan or a gap year plan with your Senior Advisor.

You must visit 4 colleges through any combination of the following methods: In-person campus visit.

Virtual visit (through campus website, virtual tour options, etc.)

In-person college fair (stop at college table and gather information) Virtual college fair.

Five total hours of Community Service completed over the Junior and Senior years.

5 hours completed Jnr year.

--OR-IF 0 hours completed in Junior year THEN 5 hours required Senior year.

--OR-IF less than 5 hours but more than 0 completed in Junior year, THEN 2 hours required in Senior Year.

Attend one Senior Academy event either virtually or in-person.

Events that count for Senior Academy credit will be listed as such in your student portal.

Meet with Senior Advisor to complete all required Conference Notes Submit at least 1 College Application Senior Advisors will verify that students have completed this requirement. Senior Advisors will submit this form.

If a student documents military enlistment or gap year/career development, the student will receive automatic credit for the RDS, FAFSA, and LDG/scholarship requirement.

Complete the Residency Determination Service (RDS) Senior Advisors will verify that students have completed the RDS. Senior Advisors will submit this form.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Parents/Guardians will be prompted via the portal to participate in the FAFSA Completion Project which will allow Crosby Scholars to be alerted once the FAFSA has been completed. Students are encouraged to work with Ashly Wilson, Financial Aid and Scholarship Coordinator if you and your family need personalized assistance.

Your advisor will work with you to schedule your meetings throughout the school year. You must communicate and attend these meetings. Senior Advisors will complete the Conference Notes and submit them to Crosby Scholars.

Submit at least 1 college application.

--OR-Document military enlistment.

--OR-Indicate gap year/career development and/or future college enrollment plans.

Complete the RDS and share the information with advisor --OR-Students will complete this form if they are not applying to colleges that require the RDS (out of state schools).

Complete the FAFSA here: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa --OR-Parents/Guardians will complete this form verifying the student is not applying for financial aid.

--OR-For those not eligible to apply to the FAFSA: Student will submit the FAFSA4Caster Submit a Last Dollar Grant Application LDG application typically is live in the student portal in April

Submit a Last Dollar Grant Application or at least 1 Scholarship Application

--OR-Apply for 1 Scholarship through Crosby Scholarships launch in student portal in the second semester

--OR-Apply for 1 Scholarship outside of Crosby Scholars and submit this information to us Students who apply to outside scholarships will complete this form. Please tell us about all of the outside scholarships for which you have applied.

SENIOR ACADEMIES SEMPTEMBER 2021 Academy season is here! As a Crosby Scholars Senior, you must attend 1 Senior Academy.

Registration in your student portal is required.

On-Demand Academies

As virtual Academies are offered, they will be recorded and posted to the student portal as "On-Demand Academies."

Scholars may view these recordings on their own time to receive Academy credit.

Scholars must view the full recording and complete the Confirmation of Attendance to receive Acadamey credit.

See your student portal for more infomration.

September 8th

September 15th

QuestBridge - Behind the Scenes Student Panel

QuestBridge - Behind the Scenes with Admission Officers

Join Crosby Scholars to learn more about QuestBridge, a national college matching program. We are hosting a virtual student panel with current match recipients who are Crosby Scholars alumni.

QuestBridge, a national college matching program, is hosting a webinar on September 15 discussing the Behind the Scenes of the Admissions Office. Proof of attendance is required for academy credit.

September 23rd

September 28th

College Prep Lab 1

Essay Writing Bootcamp

We're offering computer lab time to assist you in applying to college! You can create a CommonApp/CFNC/Coalition account, complete the RDS, work on college applications, essays, & more. Staff will be on hand to answer questions & assist.

Bring your college admission or scholarship essay(s) & meet with Crosby staff & volunteers experienced in critiquing students’ writing. Essays will be reviewed primarily for content with respect to following the prompt.

Senior Program

September 2021

Timeline For Success Need to review August’s timeline for success; click here. Be sure to complete all of the August to-do’s that are important in your college application process.

Check e-mail and Crosby Scholars Student Portal at least weekly Confirm in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal that you are fulfilling program requirements Follow the Crosby Scholars Program on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Read destinationcollege2022 – September 2021 issue If you haven’t completed the College Fair/College Visit requirement already, fill out the online form here. Attend the CACRAO In Person Fair on October 3rd at the Benton Convention Center OR the Virtual College Fair on October 11th-12th. More information will be posted in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal.

Complete two hours of community service, and submit your community service form. Complete the online form here.

Register to attend Crosby Senior Academies online through your Crosby Scholars Student Portal Meet with your Crosby Scholar Senior Advisor to complete Conference Notes 1 by September 30 Some high schools may offer college information sessions virtually or in person this fall. Meet with these admission representatives to learn more and express you interest in the school Confirm application deadlines for schools on target list Begin/complete online applications Write application essays, and email them to Crosby Scholars for review, or attend an Essay Writing Bootcamp for individual, in-person assistance Request letters of recommendation; speak with recommenders about the content of their letters Meet with your school counselor regarding counselor recommendation Find out how to receive your school’s scholarship newsletter- many schools are posting this newsletter on Canvas Review your high school’s scholarship newsletter, and apply for scholarships

Senior Program

September 2021

Upcoming Programs and Resources for Senior Students and Parents!

Crosby Scholars offers many opportunities for seniors to receive assistance with admission essays. Check out one of the options that we offer for academy credit: 1. Online Review: submit your essay to the seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org email account and receive feedback from three volunteer readers. Be sure to follow the instructions in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal to submit your essay for academy credit.

2. OnDemand College Essay Workshop: Did you miss the Essay Writing 101 summer bootcamp but still want to learn? Watch the webinar recording in the OnDemand portal post. The webinar link and instructions can be found in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal.

3. Essay Writing Bootcamp: throughout the fall we will offer several Essay Writing Bootcamps. Students have the opportunity to join an in person bootcamp to receive immediate and face-to-face feedback from three volunteer readers. Registration is limited and spaces fill fast. Check out your Crosby Scholars Student Portal for more information and to register.

Upcoming Bootcamp: September 28 @6pm October 12 @6pm

Please be mindful of application deadlines for the colleges you are applying to in choosing the essay writing assistance option that best fits your need.

Find more details in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal

Mock Interviews

help you Crosby Scholars

Allow practice by scheduling a mock interview during our office hours. Experienced counselors will pose questions similar to those in a real interview to help you prepare for meeting with admission and/or scholarship committees. Please follow the steps in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal to register for a mock interview.

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Senior Program

September 2021

Upcoming Programs and Resources for Senior Students and Parents!

Letters of Recommendation

By now, you should have an idea of whether the colleges you are applying to require teacher recommendation letters. If the answer is yes, now (or as early as possible) is a good time to start reaching out to your teachers who would be willing to write one for you! Make sure that the teacher you choose knows you well enough that they may address your character, academics, and your involvement in extracurriculars.

Additional Financial Complete the RDS Aid Documents

Check your Crosby Scholars Student Portal for a brief introduction to the Residency Determination Service (RDS) required for all North Carolina schools. Click HERE for details and get started!

Learn what the CSS Profile and determine if you will need to submit for one of the schools to which you are apply. List of schools here.

COMMON APPLICATION: Future College Athlete

Click here for helpful resources navigating the NCAA eligibility. Be sure to speak with your advisor for additional resources to support you through admissions and recruiting.

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COLLEGE READINESS TOOLS

The CommonApp.org is more than an application hub and has a wide range of resources to help you in the college application

process. Here are just a few articles and links we would encourage you to check out: Resources for students and families / Grade 12 Map Common App- First Time Applicant Guide

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September 2021

Upcoming Programs and Resources for Senior Students and Parents!

Upcoming College Fairs: October 7th @4pm-8pm October 11-12 @5:45pm7:45pm

Find more details in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal

College Prep Labs Join Crosby Scholars staff during college prep lab sessions. Staff will be on hand to answer your questions as you work oun you rcollege applications.

Upcoming Date: September 23rd seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org

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The Carolina's Association of Registrars and Admissions Officers (CACRAO), sponsors a college fair each fall. This year's college fair will be held in-person at the Benton Convention Center and virtually. The in-person session will be on Thursday, October 3rd and is a great way to meet face-to-face with college admissions representatives to ask your burning questions.

The virtual session will be presented over two days from Monday, October 11th and Tuesday, October 12th. Students will be able to participate to receive credit for the Crosby Scholars College Fair/College Visit Requirement that is due on October 31st. If you still need to complete this requirement, you can join this in-person or virtual college fair. Registration for the virtual event opens on September 20th!

College Alum Instagram Take Over Check out the Crosby Scholars Instagram page as our Crosby Alum take over to share their day on their college campus. Each month we will highlight a new school. More details will be posted in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal soon.

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Senior Program

September 2021

The Crosby Scholars Student/Parent Portal 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.

UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION Don't miss out on important program updates! Be sure to update your contact information in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal!

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.

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Senior Program

September 2021

Meet the Senior Program Team!

Megan Tang

Jess Hancock

Associate Director of College Access

Junior/Senior Program Associate

Megan is a proud alum of Crosby Scholars. She graduated from Wake Forest University and received her masters from UNC Chapel Hill.

She has two little boys who share the same passion for the Demon Deacons and all things outdoors!

As a former admissions counselor, she most loves assisting students in polishing their college essay! mtang@crosbyscholars.org

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Jess is from Richmond, VA, and is a proud Gamecock alum of the University of South Carolina where she studied Exercise Science and Public Health.

Jess lives in Winston-Salem with her husband, Trent, and their dog, Silas.

Jess enjoys baking, learning, time outdoors, spritual community, and quality time with friends and family.

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Senior Program

September 2021

Advisor Corner: Meet the Near Peer Advisors

Avery Harwood

Jennifer Hernandez Gonzalez

Near Peer Advisor

Near Peer Advisor

Shelby Miles Lead Near Peer Advisor

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Chances are you've met with either Avery, Jennifer, or Shelby this summer and you have an idea of who they are- and if you haven't then you will! We are part of the Near Peer Advising team, which makes up the advising team of young adults who are recent college graduates meant to specifically work with and advise high school seniors. Our job is the same as the other senior advisors with the added bonus that we are closer to you in age with recent exposure to the college admissions process. We are excited to work with you this year!

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Senior Program

September 2021

Do you know students in grades 6-10? Encourage your peers to join over 11,000 middle and high school students in Forsyth County on the path to College.

Preparing for college

Why join the Crosby Scholars Program?

Career and College Exploration

starts early! Crosby

Community Service Opportunities and Crosby Scholars

Scholars is here to

Perks to Get Involved and Have Fun!

ensure that every public school student has the opportunity to attend college.

One-on-One Advisors, College Campus Visits, Admissions and Financial Aid Workshops for High Schoolers Over $900,000 in Scholarships and Last Dollar Grant for College Tuition Awarded Annually And more! All at no cost to you.

Our application is open!

Crosby Scholars Open House Streamed on Facebook Live

More Details Coming Soon!!

Parents will have the opportunity to hear about the Middle and High School Programs, and our specialized Outreach programs.

Scan the code to apply! seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org

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This is for parents of potential Crosby Scholars, newly enrolled Crosby Scholar Parents, and for current Crosby Scholars Parents who want a greater understanding of what we do.

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