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 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. 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-B College Prep Lab- Time Slot #2
Date: Friday, September 18
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Location: Virtual- registration 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- 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-B College Prep Lab- Time Slot #1
Date: Friday, September 18
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Virtual- registration 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. ***Registration in your student portal is required.
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.
Join QuestBridge on Septemer 16th for a QuestCast webinar discussing the “Behind the Scenes with Admissions Officers”. Various college respresentatives will talk about the application process, enhancing your college essay, and more to better equip you in your application process.
To receive academy credit you must:
1. Register for the QuestMatch. Link is provided in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal.
2. Attend the webinar on September 16th at 7PMEST (important note: the time listed for QuestBridge is 4:00PM PST which is three hours behind, making it 7PM EST)
3. Once you have completed the webinar, you will be emailed a confirmation from QuestBridge. You must forward this confirmation to seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org to show proof of attendance. Without this confirmation page, we will not be able to verify or award credit for this academy.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is not a Crosby Scholars sponsored event, however we will award academy credit for students who participate. Crosby Scholars does not take responsibility for any issues or delays in the presentation, nor the message of the presenters.
About QuestBridge: The QuestBridge National College Match helps outstanding low-income high school seniors gain admission and full four-year scholarships to some of the nation’s most selective colleges. The appliation to apply is September 29, 2020.
Contact us at seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org if there are any questions or concerns.
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-A College Prep Lab
Date: Wednesday, September 9
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Location: Virtual- registration 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. ***Registration in your student portal is required.
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-A College Prep Lab
Date: Wednesday, September 9
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Location: Virtual- registration 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. ***Registration in your student portal is required.
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.
Bring your college admission or scholarship essay(s) and VIRTUALLY meet with Crosby staff and volunteers experienced in critiquing students’ writing. The purpose of this essay is to work with three different readers and receive immediate feedback. 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.
Your appointment will be hosted over Zoom and you will share your screen with the readers in a private break-out room during the zoom academy.
A few days before the academy, you will receive an e-mail with your specific virtual appointment time and detailed instructions on how to join the virtual bootcamp. *Registration is required in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal.
Remember, you MUST bring a completed essay(s) to this virtual meeting. If you need help understanding how to write the application essay, please register for CSA#10.
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.
Are you planning to apply to college using the Common Application? Coalition Application? Are you wondering what these options are? Join us for a virtual presentation where we take a deep dive in the common application. We will take a deep dive into the common application and share tips and tricks to make the most of the common application.
The common application will open August 1, 2020 for seniors applying to college in the all of 2020. The application may not be open, but the common application essay prompts have been published and can be found clicking here.
Title: CSA #11 Common Application 101
Date: August 13th
Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Location: Virtual- registration 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. *Registration is required in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal.
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.
Writing admission essays is one of the most 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! Hear from a former college admissions representative as they share tips and tricks to improve your college essays to enhance your overall application. Wether you are writing your college application essays or scholarship essays, you will learn how to effectively share your story in the college admissions process!
Title: CSA #10 Essay Writing 101- Jumpstart your College Essay Now
Date: August 10
Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual- registration 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. *Registration is required in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal.
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.
Do you ever wonder how admissions offices make their final decisions for college acceptances? Do you have specific questions about the admissions process? Join us at CSA #9 FAQ- College Admissions Process to hear from a former college admissions representative as they share the top factors in the college admissions process. Register on your Crosby Scholars Student Portal!
