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JUNIOR ACADEMY

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JUNIOR REQUIREMENTS

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meeting with your 1:1 Crosby Scholars Advisor!

Scholars have the option of being assigned a Crosby Scholars advisor or choosing a student-selected advisor such as a parent or other adult. Discuss the pros and cons of each type of advisor with your parents before you submit your Advisor Form.

STAFF ADVISOR

assigned to you by Crosby gives you another adult on your support team! experienced Advisor

STUDENT-SELECTED ADVISOR

can be a parent other trusted adult gets Crosby expert advice must agree to time commitment (full year)

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PLAN RESEARCH COLLEGES

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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: often an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) earned in academic programs such as Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.)

Occupationally focused degrees Transfer degrees

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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.

BachelorofArts UniversityName

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CAREER

TRANSFER TO 4-YR

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

VOCATIONAL TRAINING

CAREER

CAREER

CAREER

COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLASSES

GRADUATE STUDIES

4-YR COLLEGE

CAREER

Here are some common paths to pursue your career goals!

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IS COLLEGE WORTH IT?

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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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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."

Source: College Essay Guy

The traditional study of liberal arts encompasses the collective broad studies of:

NATURAL

Theater

Film

Music

Dance

Economics

Psychology

Sociology

Political

Science

Communications

History

English

Languages

Philosophy

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Math

Environmental

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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:

larger class sizes

less individualized attention distinguished faculty broader global reputation

more interaction with Graduate Students

state-of-the-art research facilities wide variety of majors

Source: PrepScholar

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Every heard of a “flagship university”?

This generally describes the first public institution founded in that state (and the one that may receive

Every 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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Every 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 )

Every 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

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)

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, AI 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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Reasons to Consider Going to a HBCU

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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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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?

144

Source: NCES (2021-22)

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QUESTIONS

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 next Spring...

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JUNIOR YEAR

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

CROSBY SCHOLARS ADVISING

YOU WILL BEGIN MEETING WITH YOUR ADVISOR IN FEBRUARY 2024.

MEET THE TEAM

questions about Advising? advising@crosbyscholars.org

questions about Junior Year? seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org

Mary Allen Conforti Jess Hancock

Lirisbeth Clemente-Marin

Junior/Senior + Advising Program Assistant

Program Specialist

Junior/Senior Junior/Senior Program Coordinator

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...and many more! Learn about our Outreach programs + the entire team.

Student-Selecte Coordina

Melanie Pilson

College and Career Advising Transition Coordinator

Ashly Wilson & Advising

Asst. Dir. of Financial Aid

Junior Advisor

Winston-Salem Fellow

QUESTIONS ABOUT

THE ADVISOR FORM?

due by December 1st

QUESTIONS

ABOUT

THE EXIT SURVEY? do right now

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