Tag: seniors

CSA #14 QuestBridge- Behind the Scenes with Admissions Officers (discussion led by QuestBridge) (Seniors)

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.


CSA #13-A College Prep Lab- Time Slot #2 (Seniors)

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.


CSA #13-A College Prep Lab- Time Slot #1 (Seniors)

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.