DestinationCollege 2022- December Senior Newsletter

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December Events

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Advising Corner

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December 2021

DECEMEBER 2021 Crosby Scholars Senior Calendar

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SENIOR ACADEMY DEADLINE

Find event details, requirements, & resources in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal.

Deadline to complete Senior Academy is December 31, 2021.

Contact seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org or 336-671-5494 with questions or concerns.

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December 2021

SENIOR ACADEMIES

ON-DEMAND & SELF-PACED Academy season is almost over!

As a Crosby Scholars Senior, you must attend 1 Senior Academy.

Deadline to complete Senior Academy is December 31, 2021.

Seniors who have not completed Senior Academy by December 31 will be dismissed from Crosby Scholars Program.

Instructions & more information on each option is listed in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal. Contact seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org for help.

CFNC's Webinar: "I Applied, Now What?"

- best option for learning next-steps after applying to college

Selective College Admissions w/ Duke - learn from an admissions rep what is involved in selective college admissions

How to Complete the FAFSA: Step by Step - learn exactly what information is necessary to complete FAFSA correctly

Common Application 101 - still navigating the Common App? find answers to FAQ's here

Essay Writing 101 - essay writing is still needed through scholarship application season!

Making the Most of Virtual College Visits - learn how to take advantage of virtual college visits (even after applications!)

CFNC's "Financial Basics for High School and Beyond" - self-paced online course The Senior Program is offering an online, self-paced Crosby Senior Academy through CFNC's "Financial Basics for High School and Beyond". Read the description thoroughly before you begin (see your Crosby Scholars Student Portal). You must apply for academy credit by December 31, 2021. This online opportunity will allow you to fulfill your Senior Academy requirement, but you must follow all instructions.

You will not automatically receive Senior Academy credit - you must apply for credit.

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December 2021

Timeline For Success Read the December issues of DestinationCollege2022 and Smart Money Moves Submit admission applications by established deadlines- pay attention to the December 31st and January 1st deadlines Complete the FAFSA and the CSS PROFILE (as required); contact Crosby Scholars at 336.725.5371 if you need assistance Make sure you know each school’s priority filing deadline and submit forms accordingly in order to receive full consideration for federal and state financial aid Review your high school’s scholarship bulletin, and apply for scholarships when you meet the criteria Complete the community service requirement, and submit your electronic form by January 31st! Click here for more details!

Complete Crosby Senior Academy RequirementDeadline is December 31st Meet with your Crosby Scholars Senior Advisor to catch up on any outstanding Conference Notes Confirm your course schedule for spring semester: verify with your counselor that you are enrolled in the classes necessary to meet all requirements for graduation

Senior Program

December 2021

Upcoming Programs and Resources

Looking for Scholarships?

Don't forget to read up on the Financial Aid Newsletter "Smart Money Moves".

Stay up to date with scholarships that you can apply for!

Crosby Scholarships launch January 2022 in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal!

Access the link here for information on Crosby Scholar Scholarships, outside scholarships, the Winston-Salem Foundation, and more.

Haven't submitted FAFSA yet? If you are stuck, you may find some useful resources in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal under "Financial Aid Resources: Completing the 22-23 FAFSA", in both English and Spanish!

You may also find useful watching the recorded webinar 'How to Complete the FAFSA: Step by Step Guide' which you can find under "Academy: On-Demand Webinar Recordings". Don't hesitate to reach out if you need help finding these resources or if you require further assistance!

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December 2021

Mindfulness Corner 12 Days of Self Care

Spend time with loved ones

Light your favorite candle and write in your journal Watch your favorite holiday movie Decorate your space Cuddle up in a blanket and fuzzy socks Read a holiday book Meditate with a cup of hot chocolate Bake cookies with loved ones Make holiday cards for your friends and family Take a nap Go holiday shopping Practice your gift wrapping skills

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December 2021

The Advising Corner Beware of Senioritis!!

Fall semester is coming to a close and you may be finished- if not yet, then soon- with your college applications.

With spring around the corner, keep an out eye out for the symptoms of Senioritis! Don't let the slowing pace stop you from continuing to do your best in school. December is a great time to plan ahead your semester to avoid slacking off on your grades and responsibilities.

Maintain the habits you picked up this semester to succeed next semester- you're halfway there!

Review Your Senior Requirements Don't miss out on your Senior Crosby Celebrations next April! Make sure you review your senior requirements and have a plan to fulfill them all if you have not done so already. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your senior requirements, please reach out to your Senior Advisor, or contact Senior Program at seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org

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December 2021

The Advising Corner: Quick Reminders If you have submitted at least one (1) college application, and/or have submitted a scholarship application as of as today, make sure you let your advisor know so your status is updated and you may receive credit for these senior requirements!

It is Not Too Late! Meet with your advisor and submit Conference Note 1-3 to catch up on your senior advisor meeting requirement!

If you have not received your Senior Tshirt, reach out to your Crosby Senior Advisor for more details!

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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.

Students are required to complete 5 total hours of community service between their junior and senior years.

If a student completes 5 hours in their junior year, they will not be required to submit hours in their senior year.

If a student does not complete any hours in their junior year, they must complete 5 hours in their senior year.

If a student submits less than 5 hours in their junior year, they will need to complete the remaining hours in their senior year to equal 5 between their junior and 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.