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JUNIOR REQUIREMENTS
attend 1 Junior Academy
attend 1 Junior Academy
attend 1 Think Like a Senior
2 hours of Community Service by April 1, 2025
1 college fair OR visit 4 college campuses by Dec. 1, 2025
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meeting with your 1:1 Crosby Scholars Advisor!
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AssociateDegree
ASSOCIATE
All associate degree programs require that students successfully complete about 60 college credits (approx. 20 courses). This can usually be accomplished in about 2 years and are typically earned at a Community College or technical school.
There are 2 types of Associate Degrees: Occupationally focused degrees often an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Transfer degrees earned in academic programs such as Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.)
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UniversityName
BachelorofArts
BACHELOR
A Bachelor's degree refers to the degree awarded by a college or university for the completion of four years of undergraduate study. There are many types of bachelor's degrees, such as:
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.)
A Bachelor's degree student will also choose a MAJOR to focus on within their degree. For instance, you could earn a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in History or a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Economics. Same degree but different majors.
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CAREER
HIGH SCHOOL
DIPLOMA
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CLASSES
CAREER
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Here are some common paths to pursue your career goals!
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Does it really
MATTER?
"The economic advantage of getting a college degree remains at just about an all-time high when compared with the average earnings of Americans with only a high-school diploma."
-New York Times, "Let's Stop Pretending College Degrees Don't Matter" (8/21/23)
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JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIV, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV, JUDSON COLLEGE, JAMES MADISON UNIV, JOHNSON & WALES UNIV, JOHNSON C. SMITH UNIV
UNIV OF ______, UTAH STATE UNIV, URSINUS COLLEGE, UTICA COLLEGE
NC STATE, NC WESLEYAN, NC CENTRAL, NYU, NAVAL
ACADEMY, NEW COLLEGE OF FL, NORFOLK STATE UNIV, ND STATE, NORTHWESTERN UNIV, NORTHEASTERN UNIV, NOTRE DAME UNIV
IOWA STATE, ILLINOIS STATE UNIV, INDIANA UNIV, IONA COLLEGE, ITHACA COLLEGE, UC-IRVINE
OHIO STATE, OREGON STATE, OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE, OKLAHOMA STATE, OLD DOMINION UNIV, OXFORD UNIV
RANDOLPH-MACON COLLEGE, RHODES COLLEGE, UNIV OF RICHMOND, ROLLINS COLLEGE, RUTGERS UNIV
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COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Community colleges offer two-year programs leading to the Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree. These colleges also have technical and vocational programs with close links to secondary/high schools, community groups, and employers in the local community.
no housing is provided; all students are commuters NC has 58 community college main campuses earning college credit at a community college is usually less expensive (and therefore lowers the overall cost of a bachelor’s degree) more flexible admissions process many community college students also work parttime or full-time jobs so the class schedule is often more flexible
Source: Education USA and CFNC
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LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE
"Liberal arts colleges are four-year undergraduate institutions that focus on the liberal arts and sciences.
The liberal arts doesn’t refer to a political affiliation, as commonly misperceived. “Liberal” in this usage [means] a broad education in the Arts and Sciences which therefore greatly expands knowledge and thus frees the mind to think in more expansive capacities.
And, when we say a “broad” education, we don’t mean “in general,” or potentially wishy-washy or unfocused. It’s anything but."
Common characteristics include:
Source: College Essay Guy
SMALLER IN SIZE THAN LARGE
PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES
FOCUS ON UNDERGRADS
EMPHASIS ON TEACHING
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WHAT IS A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION?
This is not a political term. The phrase dates back to the 1300s and these days is “designed to prepare students to solve problems, think critically, communicate well and collaborate with others.” (Coursera).
The traditional study of liberal arts encompasses the collective broad studies of:
ARTS
SOCIAL SCIENCES HUMANITIES NATURAL SCIENCES
Theater
Film
Music
Dance
Economics
Psychology
Sociology Political Science
Communications History English Languages Philosophy
Biology Chemistry Physics
Math
Environmental Science
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UNIVERSITY
Universities are larger institutions that offer a wider variety of academic majors and degree options. These schools provide bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Most universities contain several smaller colleges, such as colleges of education, engineering, or health sciences. These colleges can prepare you for a wide range of careers or for graduate study. (Source: Big Future)
A research university is a school that focuses on research! Graduates and the professors of these schools will focus on their research and projects, which undergraduates may have the opportunity to participate in. The courses offered focus on the academic side of things and give students a well-rounded understanding of iti l thi ki d ifi t ithi th fi ld th ’ studying. (Sourc
Main characteristics of a research university:
more interaction with Graduate Students state-of-the-art research facilities wide variety of majors larger class sizes less individualized attention distinguished faculty broader global reputation
Source: PrepScholar
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Ever heard of a “flagship university”?
This generally describes the first public institution founded in that state (and the one that may receive h f di f h )
Ever heard of a “land-grant university”?
These universities were first established in the 1800s to provide practical higher education to agricultural and industrial workers. Now, these institutions provide a wide variety of majors and specialty fields. LGUs can include PWI, HBCU or TCU and many states have more than 1 LGU.
Source: Best Colleges
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Ever heard of a “flagship university”?
This generally describes the first public institution founded in that state (and the one that may receive the most funding from that state government )
Ever heard of a “land-grant university”?
These universities were first established in the 1800s to provide practical higher education to agricultural and industrial workers. Now, these institutions provide a wide variety of majors and specialty fields LGUs can include PWI, HBCU or TCU and many states have more than 1 LGU.
Source: Best Colleges
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WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
HBCU
Historically Black Colleges & Universities: HBCUs were established before 1964 with the principal mission of educating African Americans. HBCUs now admit students of all races, but many still have an African American majority. These institutions often date back to the 19th century and can be either private or public. NC has 10 HBCUs! (Source: College Raptor & Thurgood Marshall College Fund)
HSI
Hispanic-Serving Institutions: HSIs have at least 25% of their undergraduate student population identifying as Hispanic. (Source: College Raptor)
Tribal Colleges & Universities: Mainly in the midwest and southwest, TCUs are both integral and essential to their communities, creating environments that foster American Indian culture, languages, and traditions. They are often the only postsecondary institutions within some of our Nation’s poorest rural areas. TCUs serve a variety of people, from young adults to senior citizens, American Indians to non-American Indians. (Source: US Dept of Education)
Predominantly White Institutions: institutions where the majority of the enrolled students are White; varying sources use different % to define PWI
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SO MANY CHOICES
How many colleges & universities are there in the United States?
Source: NCES (2021-22)
How many colleges & universities are there in North Carolina?
Source: NCES (2021-22)
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How many colleges & universities are there in the United States?
Source: NCES (2021-22)
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How many colleges & universities are there in North Carolina?
144
Source: NCES (2021-22)
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to ask now...
What types of classes do I enjoy most?
What type of career fields intrigue me the most?
What type of income do I hope to earn one day?
In what part of the country do I want to live?
What do I need at a college in order to thrive? ...as a student... AND as a person?
ASKING GOOD QUESTIONS NOW WILL HELP YOU BUILD YOUR COLLEGE LIST
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is the perfect time to:
go on official campus tours at colleges start following schools’ official social media* get on email lists ( create a college-only email address) research college majors & special programs
try and find an internship or job shadow opportunity do really well in your classes; the cumulative GPA at the end of JR year is the one you use to apply to college
*start with official Instagram accounts for Admissions, University and Athletics
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