Juniors
11th Grade
Welcome to junior year with Crosby Scholars, where our focus narrows significantly onto the details of the college admission process and post-secondary pathways (educational pathways after high school). In the fall, juniors attend Junior Academy. The focus of Junior Academy is learning how to explore colleges and determining which post-secondary pathway a student wants to pursue. Juniors are advised to attend a college fair, begin campus visits at schools that interest them, and discuss their plans with their school counselor. Juniors are encouraged to work on their Community Service requirement through the year, and hours are due in the spring. Juniors are required to complete and submit at least two (2) hours of Community Service, and any juniors who submit at least four (4) hours of Community Service also complete their senior year service requirement.
In the spring, juniors attend Think Like a Senior (TLS) and begin meeting with their Crosby Scholars Advisor.
Scholars who completed the Program in 10th grade are automatically enrolled in the Program for their junior year. There is not an application for the junior year. Students must enroll in the Program by the beginning of their sophomore year of high school. (Exceptions may be made for newly enrolled students in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System. Contact the Crosby Scholars CEO and President by October 1 of the junior year for more information.)
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Junior Academy
Junior Academy | Due 11/03/2026
Juniors are required to complete two (2) Crosby Scholars Academies: Junior Academy (fall requirement) and Think Like a Senior (spring requirement). Junior Academy takes place in the fall semester and is due November 3, 2026. We will send Junior Academy dates and details via email soon, and registrations will be available in CrosbyConnect. You can expect both virtual and in-person options.
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College Fair/Visit
College Fair/College Visit | Due Senior Year
The College Fair/College Visit requirement is due your senior year, but you can complete it junior year. Most students benefit from attending a college fair or visiting colleges before senior year begins. Complete the College Fair/College Visit requirement by attending one (1) college fair or visiting four (4) colleges (virtual fairs and visits count). Once you have attended a college fair or visited four (4) colleges, complete the College Fair/College Visit Form in CrosbyConnect. We will share college fair and college visit opportunities with you. We also encourage you to attend college fairs and visit colleges on your own.
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Think Like a Senior (TLS)
Think Like a Senior | Due 4/01/2027
Juniors are required to complete two (2) Crosby Scholars Academies: Junior Academy (fall requirement) and Think Like a Senior (spring requirement). Think Like a Senior takes place in the spring semester and is due April 1, 2027. We will send dates and details for Think Like a Senior via email after winter break, and registrations will be available in CrosbyConnect then. You can expect both virtual and in-person options.
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Community Service
Community Service | Due 4/01/2027
Each year, Crosby Scholars are required to complete at least two (2) hours of Community Service and submit the Community Service form in CrosbyConnect. Community Service hours for juniors are due April 1, 2027. Community service is volunteering that benefits the community. Often, community service is performed with a non-profit organization such as a school, Crosby Scholars, or other similar organizations. It can also be fulfilled through volunteer activities with churches, scouts, school clubs, civic organizations, or community engagement. See service ideas and oppprtunities on our website.Juniors who complete four (4) or more hours of community service also fulfill their senior year service requirement. Get ahead, reduce stress for senior year, and add more volunteer experience to your college applications! Visit our Community Service page for more details on the annual service requirement and community service opportunities.Questions? Contact seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org. If you have questions about whether your community service idea meets the requirement for the Program, please contact the Crosby Scholars Program. Crosby Scholars Program staff reserves the right to determine if a community service activity fulfills our requirement. -
Newsletters
Crosby Scholars Class of 2028 Newsletter
In addition to logging in to CrosbyConnect regularly, reading your weekly emails and monthly Newsletters from us is a great way to stay up-to-date with Crosby Scholars Programming, deadlines, resources, and events. Not receiving our emails? Make sure seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org is added to your contact list so that our emails go directly to your inbox!
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Partnership Agreements
Scholars agree to the Student Partnership Agreement when they enroll and Parents/Guardians agree to the Parent Partnership Agreement at the time of enrollment or when the student attends their first Crosby Scholars Academy. Being a Crosby Scholar includes being a positive member of your school community and avoiding out-of-school suspension.
Parent Partnership Agreement Student Partnership Agreement