The application for the 2020-2021 school year will open on August 1, 2020 for students in grades 6-10.
Filling out and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is all about being prepared with the right documents. Learn exactly what information is necessary to complete the form correctly, and find out how the IRS can help you for a change with the Data Retrieval Tool (DRT)! For many students, completing the FAFSA... Read more »
Earning scholarship dollars can help cover the cost of college. Universities, non-profit organizations, private foundations, and individuals offer students the opportunity to compete for scholarships based on merit, academic major, and other criteria. This academy will help students to recognize legitimate funding sources. Learn from a Scholarships Coordinator how to explore ways to research and apply... Read more »
Crosby Scholars are required to speak with four college admission reps about their respective schools. Crosby juniors and seniors have two options to fulfill the college fair/college visit requirement. You can either attend a college fair and speak to four college reps at the fair OR visit four college campuses and attend an admission session on... Read more »
Register for your 9th and 10th Grade Crosby Scholars Academy for the 2019-2020 school year. All Scholars must attend one Crosby Scholars Academy!
Writing admission essays is often 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! Title: CSA #7B - Writing the College Admission Essay Date: October 7 Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Presenter: Margi Strickland, Senior Assistant Director, Duke Undergraduate Admission Location: Strickland Center on the campus... Read more »
Learn how to prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT by participating in a Crosby Scholars Program webinar on October 8 from 5:30-6:30pm hosted by Elizabeth Owens, of Owens Test Prep. Registration is required through your Crosby Scholars Student Portal and is limited to the first 300 sophomores and juniors to register. You can use practice tests for academic planning and refining your... Read more »
Filling out and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is all about being prepared with the right documents. Learn exactly what information is necessary to complete the form correctly, and find out how the IRS can help you for a change with the Data Retrieval Tool (DRT)! For many students, completing the FAFSA... Read more »
Crosby Scholars staff and volunteers will be available to assist you in starting, working on, and completing the FAFSA and/or the CSS Profile. Title: CSA #12A FAFSA and/or Profile Lab Date: Saturday, October 12 Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m. Location: Computer Lab, Strickland Center on the campus of Forsyth Technical Community College
Register for your 9th and 10th Grade Crosby Scholars Academy for the 2019-2020 school year. All Scholars must attend one Crosby Scholars Academy!
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... Read more »
Piedmont Opera and Hanesbrands, Inc. are pleased to offer Crosby Scholars a FREE ticket to the performance of Mary, Queen of Scots on October 16th at 7:30PM. Accompanying siblings are $11.60, Chaperones are $20 Tickets must be reserved by 4:00 PM on October 14th Call the Piedmont Opera at 336-725-7101 to reserve your tickets today! A drawing will... Read more »
Crosby Scholars staff and volunteers will be available to assist you in starting, working on, and completing the FAFSA and/or the CSS Profile. Date: Saturday, October 19 Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m. Location: Room 3363, Strickland Center on the campus of Forsyth Technical Community College
We're offering computer lab time for you to work on admission applications, complete the Residency Determination Service online interview, write or edit essays, and other tasks that move you forward in the admission process. We'll have staff on hand to answer questions and provide assistance as needed. Date: Monday, October 21 Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Location:... Read more »
As part of CFNC's College App Week, we're offering computer lab time for you to work on admission applications, complete the Residency Determination Service online interview, write or edit essays, and other tasks that move you forward in the admission process. We'll have staff on hand to answer questions and provide assistance as needed. Bring your... Read more »
Filling out and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is all about being prepared with the right documents. Learn exactly what information is necessary to complete the form correctly, and find out how the IRS can help you for a change with the Data Retrieval Tool (DRT)! You will not complete the FAFSA during... Read more »
Registration for November 11th 9th and 10th Grade Crosby Scholars Academy Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am Check-in begins at 8:30 am. No one will be allowed to enter after 9:15 am. Location: Goodwill Industries, 2701 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 During this Academy session, students will participate in a hands-on Emerging Technology fair and an information session about financial literacy and... Read more »
Get FREE help with applying for financial aid to pay for college. Attending a FAFSA Day is NOT a Program requirement.
Registration for October 26th 9th and 10th Grade Crosby Scholars Academy Time: 9:30 am – 11:45 am Check-in begins at 9:00 am. No one will be allowed to enter after 9:45 am. Location: Forsyth Tech Community College, Strickland Center, 2100 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 Registration is available through your student portal.
Crosby Scholars staff and volunteers will be available to assist you in starting, working on, and completing the FAFSA and/or the CSS Profile. Date: Monday, October 28 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Room 3363, Strickland Center on the campus of Forsyth Technical Community College
We're offering computer lab time to assist you in starting to prepare to apply for college! You can create a CommonApp/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 while getting started. Bring your completed community service form... Read more »
Register for your 9th and 10th Grade Crosby Scholars Academy for the 2019-2020 school year. All Scholars must attend one Crosby Scholars Academy! Time: 9:30 am – 11:45 am Check-in begins at 9:00 am. No one will be allowed to enter after 9:45 am. Location: Goodwill Industries, 2701 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Registration is required through your student portal.
Register for your 9th and 10th Grade Crosby Scholars Academy for the 2019-2020 school year. All Scholars must attend one Crosby Scholars Academy! Time: 12:45 pm – 3:00 pm Check-in begins at 12:15 pm. No one will be allowed to enter after 1:00 pm. Location: Goodwill Industries, 2701 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Registration is required through your student portal.
We at Crosby Scholars believe strongly in the ASVAB’s value for clarifying strengths and interests that might direct you toward a major area in college or toward a specific career field. Although branches of the military use ASVAB results to determine training assignments, it is NOT a recruitment tool, and the information gathered from the... Read more »
Visiting your possible future home for your collegiate career is an exciting time as you consider where to apply. The October 29 visit to UNC Greensboro and NC A&T is an opportunity for you to see firsthand the ins and outs of what your collegiate experience can be. Take advantage of this unique chance to unpack what it will be... Read more »
Simply submit your community service form by 5:00 p.m. on October 31 verifying your participation in at least two hours of community service, and you may be one of the 15 lucky winners selected. All scholars who have submitted an approved community service form by 5:00 p.m. on October 31 will be entered in this contest including those scholars who submitted... Read more »
