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.
Visiting your possible future home for your next educational journey is an exciting time as you consider where to apply for your collegiate career. However, during this year and impacts from campus closures, we have shifted our college tours to a virtual platform. Join us throughout the day on September 30 on social media and webinar, to learn more about UNC Charlotte! From 10AM-2PM we will takeover our Instagram (@crosbyscholars) covering a variety of topics on college life at Guilford. We will also host a Live College Panel at 6:30PM where you will have the opportunity to ask your specific questions to current college students.
We know that nothing can replace the experience of physically touring a college campus, but we do hope we can help you connect with a variety of schools through a virtual platform. To encourage you to participate, we will award credit for the College Fair/Visit requirement if you attend 4 out of the 5 Live College Panels between September and December. You will need to register for each Live Panel and attend at least 4 to receive credit.
**SENIORS: The college panel will count for 1 our of 4 of the required college visits needed for the College Fair/Visit requirement due October 31st. You can combine these with additional College-A-Day sessions or complete virtual visits on your own to receive credit for the College Fair/Visit requirement.
“College A Day”: UNC Charlotte — September 30, 2020 (Registration is required in your student portal)
10:00AM: Dorm Life Interviews: IGTV Launch
11:00AM: Academic Q&A: IGTV Launch
1:00PM: Extracurricular/Social Life Q&A: IGTV Launch
2:00PM: Favorite Things About ECU: IGTV Launch
6:30PM: LIVE COLLEGE PANEL: WEBEX Register in your student portal to attend this webinar panel. We will send the webex link to all students who pre-register.
*The only activity that requires a registration is the LIVE COLLEGE PANEL at 6:30PM. The IGTV videos will go live on Instagram at the designated time above. They will be available to watch at any time after the launch. Be sure to watch them all to learn as much as you can about the school. Engage with us on social media to let us know you have watched the videos! We are not requiring attendance for the IGTV videos, but we would like to know if you participated! We might even give away free swag to students who share the videos on their social media accounts!
Please reach out to seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org with any questions.
Visiting your possible future home for your next educational journey is an exciting time as you consider where to apply for your collegiate career. However, during this year and impacts from campus closures, we have shifted our college tours to a virtual platform. Join us throughout the day on September 24 on social media and webinar, to learn more about Guilford College! From 10AM-2PM we will takeover our Instagram (@crosbyscholars) covering a variety of topics on college life at Guilford. We will also host a Live College Panel at 6:30PM where you will have the opportunity to ask your specific questions to current college students.
We know that nothing can replace the experience of physically touring a college campus, but we do hope we can help you connect with a variety of schools through a virtual platform. To encourage you to participate, we will award credit for the College Fair/Visit requirement if you attend 4 out of the 5 Live College Panels between September and December. You will need to register for each Live Panel and attend at least 4 to receive credit.
**SENIORS: The college panel will count for 1 our of 4 of the required college visits needed for the College Fair/Visit requirement due October 31st. You can combine these with additional College-A-Day sessions or complete virtual visits on your own to receive credit for the College Fair/Visit requirement.
“College A Day”: Guilford College — September 24, 2020 (Registration is required in your student portal)
10:00AM: Dorm Life Interviews: IGTV Launch
11:00AM: Academic Q&A: IGTV Launch
1:00PM: Extracurricular/Social Life Q&A: IGTV Launch
2:00PM: Favorite Things About ECU: IGTV Launch
6:30PM: LIVE COLLEGE PANEL: WEBEX Register in your student portal to attend this webinar panel. We will send the webex link to all students who pre-register.
*The only activity that requires a registration is the LIVE COLLEGE PANEL at 6:30PM. The IGTV videos will go live on Instagram at the designated time above. They will be available to watch at any time after the launch. Be sure to watch them all to learn as much as you can about the school. Engage with us on social media to let us know you have watched the videos! We are not requiring attendance for the IGTV videos, but we would like to know if you participated! We might even give away free swag to students who share the videos on their social media accounts!
Please reach out to seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org with any questions.
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.
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.
