Destination College 2022- October Senior Newsletter

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OCTOBER 2021 Crosby Scholars Senior Calendar

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The Crosby Scholars Senior Calendar includes Crosby Scholars Program activities & deadlines as well as important dates to remember as you apply to college.

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-Duke: Selective Admissions

-How to Complete FAFSA

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-Crosby Scholars Spirit Week Begins!

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College Prep Lab

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FAFSA opens!

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Crosby + Spark Community Service Event

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CFNC College Application Week Info Session

CFNC College Application Week Ends.

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Davidson College Essay -CACRAO Virtual Writing Session -CACRAO Virtual College Fair & Info Session

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College Fair/ College Visit Requirement Due

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CFNC CFNC College Application College Week Info Application Session Week Begins!

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College Prep Lab

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CFNC Webinar: I Applied, Now What?

KEY: Academy College Info Misc. Events

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College Prep Lab

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UNCCH Early Action Deadline

-Essay Writing Bootcamp

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College Fair

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

Registration in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal is required for Academy sessions.

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

SENIOR ACADEMIES

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

Registration in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal is required.

Virtual Academies will be recorded & posted to the Crosby Scholars Student Portal.

Scholars may view these "On-Demand" recordings on their own time to receive Academy credit.

Scholars must view the full recording & complete the Confirmation of Attendance to receive Academy credit. See your Crosby Scholars Student Portal for more information.

Academies

On-Demand

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Senior Academy Topic

October 4th

6:00-7:00pm

Selective College Admission Q&A w/ Duke University (virtual)

October 4th

6:00-7:00pm

How to Complete the FAFSA (virtual)

October 6th

4:30-6:30pm

College Prep Lab (virtual)

October 12th

6:00-8:00pm

Essay Writing Bootcamp (in person)

October 13th

6:00-8:00pm

Davidson College Essay Writing Session (virtual)

October 19th

6:00-7:00pm

CFNC College Application Week Info Session (virtual)

October 20th

4:30-6:30pm

College Prep Lab - CFNC College Application Week (in person)

October 21st

6:00-7:00pm

CFNC College Application Week Info Session (virtual)

October 25th

4:30-6:30pm

College Prep Lab (in person)

October 26th

6:00-7:00pm

CFNC Webinar: I Applied, Now What? (virtual)

Senior Program

October 2021

Timeline For Success Follow Crosby Scholars on twitter, instagram, and facebook -@CrosbyScholars Read this October issue of destinationcollege2022 Read the October issue of Smart Money Moves, published mid-month Complete your College Fair/Visit Requirement- review the different options to complete in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal. Deadline- October 31st Check email and Crosby Scholars Student Portal at least weekly Submit admission applications according to deadlines, being especially mindful of early action and early decision dates Review schools (a list is posted in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal) participating in CFNC College Application week from October 18-22, and plan to submit applications that week for participating schools for an application fee waiver Review special campus visitation days at schools on your target list- many are hosting virtual sessions this fall! Be sure to sign up to demonstrate your interest in the school Visit college campuses, especially if you have not toured schools where you to expect to apply Submit application essays for review to seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org; register for the Essay Writing Bootcamp on October 12 Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)- Application opens October 1st Submit the CSS/Profile if it is required at the schools where you are applying Review your high school’s scholarship bulletin, and submit scholarship applications Register to attend at least one Crosby Scholar Academy online through your Crosby Scholars Student Portal- The deadline to complete the academy requirement is December 31st Meet with your Crosby Scholar Senior Advisor to complete Conference Notes 2- deadline October 31st. If you have not complete CN1, your advisor will work with you to complete at the same time as CN2

Senior Program

October 2021

Upcoming Programs and Resources

CACRAO Virtual

College Fair:

Oct 11 & 12

The Carolina's Association of Registrars and Admissions Officers (CACRAO), sponsors a college fair each fall. Although the in-person fair has been cancelled, the virtual session will be presented over two days from Monday, October 11th and Tuesday, October 12th. Students who participate will 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 virtual college fair. Registration for the virtual event opens on September 20th! Scan the QR code or click here for the link.

Early Action Deadlines Are Coming!!!

If you are applying to your schools early, make sure you have all your needed materials in advance so you are not scrambling to get it done on the due date!

Be aware of your schools EA deadline Have your teacher recommendation letters ready Include your transcripts Complete the FAFSA/CSS Profile Have your college essay written Complete the college application

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October 2021

Upcoming Programs and Resources

Save the date!

Free Application Week is October 18-22, 2021!

The colleges listed below are free to apply to during this period, but only if you apply through the CFNC application portal. You can find more information about the CFNC Free App Week in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal. Join our Near Peer staff during the October 20th College Prep Lab for assistance during CFNC Free App Week.

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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.

Senior Program

October 2021

Mindfulness Corner Yoga for Relaxation and Stress Relief

Practicing yoga has many health benefits, including increased strength and flexibility; stress reduction; better posture; improved concentration; mindfulness; and better breathing. You can experience these benefits by investing as little as 15 minutes a day in the practice of yoga.

Click here for a 15-minute video of yoga stretches to help you unwind and destress.

Coloring for Stress Relief

Believe it or not, coloring is a great way to reduce stress and increase mindfulness. If you find yourself unable to focus on a task, try a bit of coloring in this online, Halloweenthemed color book!

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October 2021

SAVE THE DATE

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

UPCOMING DATES October 6 October 20 October 25

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Tick, tock... time is ticking and you need to start on your college applications soon! Speaking of which...

Follow us on TikTok @crosbyscholars for College tips from your very own Near Peer Advisors!

Crosby in College Instagram Take Over Follow Crosby Scholars on Instagram! Our Crosby Scholars in college will start taking over soon to share a day on their college campus.

Each month we will highlight a new college for you to check out. More details will be posted in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal soon!

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Senior Program

October 2021

Advisor Corner: Introducing Elisabeth and Ike

Elisabeth Anthony

Ike Hawkins

Elisabeth just started with Crosby this month and is so excited to be a part of the team!

She attended Davidson College, graduating in 2021 with a degree in Studio Art. She will be working one-on-one with Mt. Tabor seniors, advising them on the college admissions process.

Ike attended UNCG for his undergraduate degree and graduated in 2019. He is currently pursuing his Masters of Education in Higher Education at UNCG. This is his first year with Crosby Scholars he and supports students at Reagan High School. He is enjoying learning more about college access and the community.

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Senior Program

October 2021

Get to know your Near Peer Advisors

Avery Harwood Av er y i s new t o Cr os by Sc hol ar s , hav i ng j oi ned our t eam as a Near Peer Adv i s or i n J ul y . She i s a 2019 gr aduat e of Sc r i pps Col l ege.

She' s ex c i t ed t o be wor k i ng wi t h s t udent s at At k i ns and Rey nol ds , go Camel s and go Demons !

Jennifer Hernandez Jennifer has been with Crosby Scholars since August 2020 as a Near Peer. She graduated from Wake Forest University in 2020 and is an alumn of Crosby Scholars.

She will be working with students at Glenn, Middle College, Reynolds, and NCLA!

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Shelby Miles Shelby is from Durham, NC. She graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and now attends Wake Forest University's Divinity School.

She has been with Crosby Scholars since July and will be working with students at Carver High School!

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Senior Program

October 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.

OPEN HOUSE ON FACEBOOK LIVE...

OCTOBER 4TH ENGLISH: 6PM SPANISH: 7PM Families will have the opportunity to hear about the Middle and High School Programs, and our specialized Outreach programs.

For families of potential and newly enrolled Crosby Scholars, as well as current Crosby Scholars families who want to learn more!

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