We’re offering a virtual zoom “college lab” time to assist you in applying to college! If you have specific questions about your college applications, this is a great academy to attend to receive individual help. You can create a Common/CFNC/Coalition account, complete your Residency Determination Service online interview, work on college applications, essays, and more. We’ll have staff on hand to answer any questions you might have about applying to college.
Title: CSA #13-D College Prep Lab- Time Slot #1
Date: Thursday, October 29
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Location: Virtual- registration for this event is required in your student portal to receive the event link. 24 hours before the event you will receive the link to join the virtual presentation.
This virtual presentation will require the following:
- Internet Connection
- Computer- you can join the call via your phone, but you must have a computer available to work on your applications
- Email address to log in to the presentation
- Speakers
You must be able to meet all the above listed criteria to participate in this virtual academy. If you cannot meet these requirements please do not register to participate. You must log in to the presentation on time. You will receive a link and login instructions via email prior to start the virtual presentation.
A brief primer on Crosby Scholars Senior Academies: Academies are held annually over a 6-month period (July to December); students must attend two and are free to choose those that best suit their needs and interests; the most up-to-date information on the academies is found in the student portal; while they are a program requirement, academies are best viewed as opportunities to gain knowledge and skills that guide students through senior year and into post-secondary education.
No calisthenics or saluting; we promise. Bring your college admission or scholarship essay(s) and meet with Crosby staff and volunteers experienced in critiquing students’ writing. Essays will be reviewed primarily for content with respect to following the prompt and being clear on what students are trying to share about themselves. Those students whose essays reveal significant deficiencies in grammar, punctuation, and spelling will be advised to consult an English teacher for assistance in cleaning up those aspects of their writing.
Location: Virtual- registration for this event is required in your student portal to receive the event link. 24 hours before the event you will receive the link to join the virtual presentation. Students will be assigned a specific timeslot for the event. This information will be emailed 24 hours in advance along with the specific zoom information.
This virtual presentation will require the following:
- Internet Connection
- Computer
- Email address to log in to the presentation
- Speakers
You must be able to meet all the above listed criteria to participate in this virtual academy. If you cannot meet these requirements please do not register to participate. You must log in to the presentation on time. You will receive a link and login instructions via email prior to start the virtual presentation.
A brief primer on Crosby Scholars Senior Academies: Academies are held annually over a 6-month period (July to December); students must attend two and are free to choose those that best suit their needs and interests; the most up-to-date information on the academies is found in the student portal; while they are a program requirement, academies are best viewed as opportunities to gain knowledge and skills that guide students through senior year and into post-secondary education.
We’re offering a virtual zoom “college lab” time to assist you in applying to college! If you have specific questions about your college applications, this is a great academy to attend to receive individual help. You can create a Common/CFNC/Coalition account, complete your Residency Determination Service online interview, work on college applications, essays, and more. We’ll have staff on hand to answer any questions you might have about applying to college.
Title: CSA #13-C College Prep Lab- Time Slot #2
Date: Tuesday, October 20
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual- registration for this event is required in your student portal to receive the event link. 24 hours before the event you will receive the link to join the virtual presentation.
This virtual presentation will require the following:
- Internet Connection
- Computer- you can join the call via your phone, but you must have a computer available to work on your applications
- Email address to log in to the presentation
- Speakers
You must be able to meet all the above listed criteria to participate in this virtual academy. If you cannot meet these requirements please do not register to participate. You must log in to the presentation on time. You will receive a link and login instructions via email prior to start the virtual presentation.
A brief primer on Crosby Scholars Senior Academies: Academies are held annually over a 6-month period (July to December); students must attend two and are free to choose those that best suit their needs and interests; the most up-to-date information on the academies is found in the student portal; while they are a program requirement, academies are best viewed as opportunities to gain knowledge and skills that guide students through senior year and into post-secondary education.
We’re offering a virtual zoom “college lab” time to assist you in applying to college! If you have specific questions about your college applications, this is a great academy to attend to receive individual help. You can create a Common/CFNC/Coalition account, complete your Residency Determination Service online interview, work on college applications, essays, and more. We’ll have staff on hand to answer any questions you might have about applying to college.
Title: CSA #13-C College Prep Lab- Time Slot #1
Date: Tuesday, October 20
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Location: Virtual- registration for this event is required in your student portal to received the event link. 24 hours before the event you will receive the link to join the virtual presentation.
This virtual presentation will require the following:
- Internet Connection
- Computer- you can join the call via your phone, but you must have a computer available to work on your applications
- Email address to log in to the presentation
- Speakers
You must be able to meet all the above listed criteria to participate in this virtual academy. If you cannot meet these requirements please do not register to participate. You must log in to the presentation on time. You will receive a link and login instructions via email prior to start the virtual presentation.
A brief primer on Crosby Scholars Senior Academies: Academies are held annually over a 6-month period (July to December); students must attend two and are free to choose those that best suit their needs and interests; the most up-to-date information on the academies is found in the student portal; while they are a program requirement, academies are best viewed as opportunities to gain knowledge and skills that guide students through senior year and into post-secondary education.
This year’s College Foundation of NC FAFSA Day’s will be hosted virtually. During these sessions representatives from financial aid offices across the state, will assist students with their individual FAFSA needs. A general overview of the 21-22 FAFSA, a discussion of the top 10 FAFSA mistakes, and an introduction to RDS followed by Q&As will be offered on the following days and times.
Registration is required using the links below. This event is hosted by CFNC (not Crosby Scholars) Students should register for each session that they want to attend. Once they register, they’ll receive a confirmation email with their unique link to join the webinar.
Monday, October 12, 2020; 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Click here to register.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020; 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Click here to register.
Wednesday, October 14, 2020; 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Click here to register.
Thursday, October 15, 2020; 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Click here to register.
Registration is required using the links above. This event is hosted by CFNC (not Crosby Scholars) Students should register for each session that they want to attend. Once they register, they’ll receive a confirmation email with their unique link to join the webinar.
HOW TO RECEIVE CREDIT –
- Attend one of the approved sessions live or watch the session recording. You must register for the webinar using the links above.
- Verify your attendance. Once you have attended a FAFSA Day presentation and have received a confirmation of attendance for your participation, complete the following Google Form and attach a screen shot of verification. CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE FORM.
Forms of verification:
- Confirmation email verifying that you attended (emails verifying that you have registered will not be approved)
- Screen shot of the final slide of the presentation.
- Any other email after the presentation that can verify you attended the live session or watched the recording.
Please allow our office 7 business days to verify and process your confirmation of attendance. Please contact us if you believe you completed the confirmation of attendance and still have not received credit in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal.
For any questions or concerns, please email us at seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org
The NCSEAA will provide session content and host/facilitate each session. For more information and to register, please download the document attached or visit the following link: https://www.cfnc.org/apply-to-college/nc-countdown-to-college/2020-events-schedule/week-2-prepare-to-apply/
Do you have questions about the financial aid process of the FAFSA? Join us on October 15th for CSA #17-B Understanding the Financial Aid Process- Guest Speaker from UNC Asheville, to learn the basics of applying for financial aid. The event is sponsored by Crosby Scholars of Iredell County and will feature a guest speaker from UNC Asheville: Cody Woods.
Title: CSA #17-B Understanding the Financial Aid Process- Guest Speaker from UNC Asheville
Date: Thursday, October 15th
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
Location: Virtual- registration for this event is required in your student portal to received the event link. 24 hours before the event you will receive the link to join the virtual presentation.
This virtual presentation will require the following:
- Internet Connection
- Computer
- Email address to log in to the presentation
- Speakers
You must be able to meet all the above listed criteria to participate in this virtual academy. If you cannot meet these requirements please do not register to participate. You must log in to the presentation on time. You will receive a link and login instructions via email prior to start the virtual presentation.
We encourage you to watch with a parent; however, your parent cannot earn the academy credit for you. You must be present and engaged for the entire academy to earn credit.
A brief primer on Crosby Scholars Senior Academies: Academies are held annually over a 6-month period (July to December); students must attend two and are free to choose those that best suit their needs and interests; the most up-to-date information on the academies is found in the student portal; while they are a program requirement, academies are best viewed as opportunities to gain knowledge and skills that guide students through senior year and into post-secondary education.
No calisthenics or saluting; we promise. Bring your college admission or scholarship essay(s) and meet with Crosby staff and volunteers experienced in critiquing students’ writing. Essays will be reviewed primarily for content with respect to following the prompt and being clear on what students are trying to share about themselves. Those students whose essays reveal significant deficiencies in grammar, punctuation, and spelling will be advised to consult an English teacher for assistance in cleaning up those aspects of their writing.
Location: Virtual- registration for this event is required in your student portal to received the event link. 24 hours before the event you will receive the link to join the virtual presentation. Students will be assigned a specific timeslot for the event. This information will be emailed 24 hours in advance along with the specific zoom information.
This virtual presentation will require the following:
- Internet Connection
- Computer
- Email address to log in to the presentation
- Speakers
You must be able to meet all the above listed criteria to participate in this virtual academy. If you cannot meet these requirements please do not register to participate. You must log in to the presentation on time. You will receive a link and login instructions via email prior to start the virtual presentation.
A brief primer on Crosby Scholars Senior Academies: Academies are held annually over a 6-month period (July to December); students must attend two and are free to choose those that best suit their needs and interests; the most up-to-date information on the academies is found in the student portal; while they are a program requirement, academies are best viewed as opportunities to gain knowledge and skills that guide students through senior year and into post-secondary education.
Writing admission essays can often be an intimidating aspect of completing college applications. Learn how to “show, rather than tell” about yourself and why you should welcome the opportunity to write an essay!
Click here to register for this event directly from Duke University Admissions.
Title: CSA #19 – Essay Writing Workshop with Duke Admissions
Date: October 7
Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Presenter: Margi Strickland, Senior Assistant Director, Duke Undergraduate Admission
Location: Virtual- ZOOM. Students must register through the link provided by Duke University. Click here to register. Prior to the event, students will be sent their individual zoom link to attend the event. Please use an email address that you will check regurally as this zoom meeting link will be specific to your individual email address.
This presentation will be hosted and presented by Duke University Admissions Office. Attendance will be verified by the admissions after the event. Click here to register.
Interested high school students and families are invited to join the several North Carolina scholarship programs, including NC State, East Carolina University, UNC Charlotte, NC Central, and UNC Chapel Hill, for an informational evening via Zoom. Program representatives will provide an overview of each scholarship and answer questions.
Registration is required using the links below. This event is hosted by NC State and other partner schools (not Crosby Scholars). Students should register for each session that they want to attend. Once they register, they’ll receive a confirmation email with their unique link to join the webinar.
HOW TO RECEIVE CREDIT –
- Attend one of the approved sessions live or watch the session recording. You must register for the webinar using the links above.
- Verify your attendance. Once you have attended a FAFSA Day presentation and have received a confirmation of attendance for your participation, complete the following Google Form and attach a screen shot of verification. CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE FORM.
Forms of verification:
- Confirmation email verifying that you attended (emails verifying that you have registered will not be approved)
- Screen shot of the final slide of the presentation.
- Any other email after the presentation that can verify you attended the live session or watched the recording.
Please allow our office 7 business days to verify and process your confirmation of attendance. Please contact us if you believe you completed the confirmation of attendance and still have not received credit in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal.
For any questions or concerns, please email us at seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org
A brief primer on Crosby Scholars Senior Academies: Academies are held annually over a 6-month period (July to December); students must attend two and are free to choose those that best suit their needs and interests; the most up-to-date information on the academies is found in the student portal; while they are a program requirement, academies are best viewed as opportunities to gain knowledge and skills that guide students through senior year and into post-secondary education.
Do you have questions about the test-optional policy that many schools have adopted for the 2020-2021 application year? Join us at CSA #15 FAQ- Test Optional Discussion to hear about the test optional policy change for the UNC system and hear our advice on deciding wether to submit scores or not. Be sure to add your specific questions when you register!
Title: CSA #15 FAQ- Test Optional Discussion
Date: Friday, September 25
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Virtual- Registration in your student portal for this event is required to received the event link. 24 hours before the event you will receive the link to join the virtual presentation.
This virtual presentation will require the following:
- Internet Connection
- Computer
- Email address to log in to the presentation
- Speakers
You must be able to meet all the above listed criteria to participate in this virtual academy. If you cannot meet these requirements please do not register to participate. You must log in to the presentation on time. You will receive a link and login instructions via email prior to start the virtual presentation.
We encourage you to watch with a parent; however, your parent cannot earn the academy credit for you. You must be present and engaged for the entire academy to earn credit.
A brief primer on Crosby Scholars Senior Academies: Academies are held annually over a 6-month period (July to December); students must attend two and are free to choose those that best suit their needs and interests; the most up-to-date information on the academies is found in the student portal; while they are a program requirement, academies are best viewed as opportunities to gain knowledge and skills that guide students through senior year and into post-secondary education.
