DestinationCollege2023 - August Senior Newsletter

Hello Seniors!

August 2022

DestinationCollege2023 | Senior Newsletter

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Crosby Scholars Senior Calendar

August 2022 More information and event registrations can be found in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal.

Questions? Contact us at seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org.

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HOW TO MONEY Book Club

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Crosby Scholars Senior Calendar

September 2022 More information and event registrations can be found in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal.

Questions? Contact us at seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org.

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Hello Seniors!

August 2022

To graduate high school as a Crosby Scholar, you are expected to complete the following checklist.

Your Senior Advisor will guide you! o Complete 1 Senior Academy by December 12 o Complete 5 hours of Community Service and Submit Form by January 31^ o Complete the College Fair/College Visit requirement^ o Submit Target List of Colleges to Crosby Scholars Senior Advisor o Meet with Senior Advisor to complete all Conference Notes o Submit at least 1 College Application* o Complete the Residency Determination Service (RDS)* o Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)* o Submit a Last Dollar Grant Application or at least 1 Scholarship Application* ^ College Fair/College Visit may be completed in Sophomore or Junior years. Community Service may be completed in Junior year. * If your post-secondary pathway is not applying to a 2-year or 4-year school, your Crosby Scholars Senior Advisor can provide alternative ways to fulfill these expectations.

And continue to: o Agree to random drug-screening o Fulfill terms of Partnership Agreement o Maintain enrollment in and graduate from a Forsyth County public school o Complete the Program with a cumulative weighted GPA of 2.0 or higher to be eligible to apply for Last Dollar Grant funding Scholars who do not meet these 5 expectations will be dismissed from the Program.

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August 2022

Conference Notes 1 was due July 31 - Please contact your Advisor if you haven’t completed CN 1. Your CN1 status is displayed on the My Status page of your Student Portal.

Senior Advisor Assignments - Your advisor’s contact information is displayed in the Student Portal. If you believe you have not received your advisor assignment, please contact advising@crosbyscholars.org.

Questions? Contact your advisor directly or email advising@crosbyscholars.org.

You must submit your advisor application before you can access your advisor portal.

Conference Notes 1 Training is available on-demand via the advisor portal. Please review the CN 1 meeting outline displayed in the advisor portal and submit the CN form; CN 1 was due July 31.

CN 2 training will be held on August 11 at 6:00 p.m.

Visit the advisor portal for details.

Questions? Contact advising@crosbyscholars.org.

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August 2022

We're visiting Guilford College and Elon University on August 9th!

Registration is required in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal - seats are limited, so please register ASAP! Fulfill your College Fair/Visit requirement by attending this trip!

Crosby Scholars will provide bus transportation, snacks, and lunch.

We will take an official Admissions tour!

Information Session with Admissions Representative Campus tour led by current student

Lunch provided by Crosby Scholars @ Elon We will take an official Admissions tour!

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August 2022

Applying Early Action? October is your final opportunity to improve your test scores for college admissions.

Need Help? Register for the SAT 101 Academy on August 16th!

See your Crosby Scholars Student Portal to register and for more details.

Click Here to register for SAT! *SAT Test Date*

Registration Deadline

Late Registration Deadline

August 27, 2022

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SAT Test Prep Materials: Official SAT Practice Tests (College Board) Khan Academy (SAT Free Official SAT Practice Tests | College Board)

Click Here to register for ACT! ACT Test Prep Materials: FREE ACT Test Prep Guide How to Improve Your ACT Score by 2 Points in 20 Minutes Decoding the ACT Webinar

*ACT Test Date*

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Late Registration Deadline

September 10, 2022

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Visit your school counselor to see if you qualify for a fee waiver, so that you can take either test for FREE! seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org @CrosbyS cholars

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August 2022

College Admissions Process FAQs BIG Questions You Might Have...

How do I start my application? When should I apply? Who is reviewing my application? What do colleges look for in an applicant? How do I know if I have done enough to be admitted? Will test scores be important this year? How do I write a strong essay? Do I have to write Supplemental Essays?

Can I apply to more than one school at once?

Do I have to apply to a specific major?

How do I submit my transcript?

What are fee waivers and do I qualify for one?

Additional Resources

Your Senior Advisor is one of your BIGGEST resources this year! Stay in touch with them throughout your application process.

Your Senior Advisor’s name and contact information is listed in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal under the “Advisor” tab. Have questions about advising or need help contacting your advisor?

Email our Advising Team at advising@crosbyscholars.org.

You can always reach us at seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org if you have questions.

Webinar Recording Did you know? Crosby Scholars hosted a Senior Academy on College Admissions Process FAQs! Want to view the recording and earn Senior Academy credit? You can! Crosby Scholars records our webinars, and you can access all Senior Academy webinar recordings from this year in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal. Look for the post titled, “Senior Academy: Webinar Recordings.”

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Hello Seniors!

August 2022

2022 -2023 APPL ICATI NOW ON IS OPEN !

What is the Common App? Universal application that can be used to apply to multiple schools One of the most common ways students apply to college (over 900 schools use the Common App)

What Do Colleges Look for in an Applicant?

1. Strength of Curriculum/Rigor of Academic Program 2. Quality of Thoughtful, Clear, and Concise Essays 3. Standardized Test Scores (unless test optional) 4. Letters of Recommendation 5. Counselor’s Recommendation 6. Extracurricular Activities (Resume) – commitment, passion, leadership

Webinar Recording Did you know? Crosby Scholars hosted a Senior Academy on Common Application 101!

Want to view the recording and earn Senior Academy credit? You can! Crosby Scholars records our webinars, and you can access all Senior Academy webinar recordings from this year in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal. Look for the post titled, “Senior Academy: Webinar Recordings.”

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August 2022

Some options to consider: Gap Year Programs w/ Colleges AmeriCorps NCWorks NextGen Program

Crosby Scholars' expectations for you: Taking a gap year means you plan to attend college, just not right away--you are planning a "gap" between your high school & college education.

If you are planning a gap year, Crosby Scholars Program expects that you apply for college as a high school Senior, choose to defer your enrollment if you receive an acceptance, & have a structured plan for your gap year.

Entering the workforce right after high school might seem daunting, but we want to help you plan!

Even though you might not be submitting College Applications this fall, you can spend the time researching vocational programs and structured career paths that may be right for you.

Questions about this? Contact our College and Career Advisor, Asia Pepper at apepper@crosbyscholars.org.

Webinar Recording Did you know? Crosby Scholars hosted a Senior Academy on Gap Year or Workforce Development Plans!

Want to view the recording and earn Senior Academy credit? You can! Crosby Scholars records our webinars, and you can access all Senior Academy webinar recordings from this year in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal. Look for the post titled, “Senior Academy: Webinar Recordings.”

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August 2022

Finish the FAFSA Parent Agreement You can agree to the "Finish the FAFSA Parent Agreement" by doing one of the following:

Log in to your Crosby Scholars Parent Portal and click "Yes" to the "Finish the FAFSA Parent Agreement" pop-up message.

OR Send an email to finaid@crosbyscholars.org including a statement that you agree to Finish the FAFSA Parent Agreement.

OR Sign a paper copy of the "Finish the FAFSA Parent Agreement" and return it to a staff member or the Crosby Scholars Office.

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