Juniors
11th Grade
Welcome to junior year with Crosby Scholars, where our focus narrows significantly onto the details of the college admission process. In the fall, juniors attend Junior Academy. The focus of Junior Academy is learning how to explore colleges and what Scholars should focus on their junior year. Juniors are advised to attend a college fair, begin campus visits at schools that interest them, and discuss their plans with their school counselor. Juniors are encouraged to work on their Community Service requirement through the year, and hours are due in the spring. Juniors are required to complete and submit at least two (2) hours of Community Service, and any juniors who submit at least four (4) hours of Community Service also complete their senior year service requirement.
In the spring, juniors attend Think Like a Senior (TLS) and begin meeting with their Crosby Scholars Advisor, and complete the Community Service requirement. The focus of TLS is getting ahead in the college application process. One-to-one Advising meetings begin in the spring of junior year and continue throughout senior year. If you have questions about the Advising Program, email the Advising team at advising@crosbyscholars.org.
Scholars who completed the Program in 10th grade are automatically enrolled in the Program for their junior year. There is not an application for the junior year. Students must enroll in the Program by the beginning of their sophomore year of high school. (Exceptions may be made for newly enrolled students in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System. Contact the Crosby Scholars CEO and President by October 1 of the junior year for more information.)
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Junior Academy
All class of 2026 juniors must attend one Junior Academy by December 1, 2024.
You get to choose! Attend either "Explore My Options" or "Create My Plan".
Which of these sounds like you? Pick one and register in CrosbyConnect.
Explore My Options
- What's the difference in degrees? - Can't decide between community college and a 4-year school?
- What are my next steps?Does this sound like you? Attend "Explore My Options" Junior Academy!
Sep. 19th @ 6PM (in-person)
Oct. 14th* @ 2:30PM (in-person)
Oct. 17th @ 6PM (virtual)
Nov. 21st @ 6PM (virtual)
Create My Plan
- How do I research colleges? - Which 4-year college is right for me?
- What can I do now to prepare for college applications?Does this sound like you? Attend "Create My Plan" Academy!
Sep. 19th @ 6PM (in-person)
Oct. 14th* @ 2:30PM (in-person)
Nov. 11th* @ 11AM (virtual)
Please log in to CrosbyConnect for more information and to register.
Parents/guardians please note: by allowing your student(s) to attend the Crosby Scholars Academy, you are agreeing to the terms of the Parent Partnership Agreement located in your student’s portal. This agreement will remain in effect for the duration of your student’s participation in the Program. Should you not agree with these terms, you are required to contact the President and CEO at mwlovett@crosbyscholars.org before allowing your student to attend the Crosby Scholars Academy. Once your student attends the academy, the agreement is in effect until the student voluntarily withdraws from the Program or does not fulfill a Program requirement.
Please call 336-725-5371 or email seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org if you have any questions.
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College Fair/Visit
College Fair/College Visit Requirement
Crosby Scholars must visit four (4) colleges and submit the College Fair/Visit form by December 1st of their senior year.
Students can complete this requirement during their sophomore year, junior year, or senior year. Due to COVID-19, virtual visits can be credited as college visits.
You must visit four (4) colleges through any combination of the following methods:
- In-person or virtual campus visits.
- In-person or virtual college fair (interact with 4 colleges and gather information)
Class of 2026 College Fair/Visit requirement is due: December 1, 2025Submit the College Fair/College Visit form in CrosbyConnect. No signatures required!
Questions? Contact seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org.
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Think Like a Senior (TLS)
Think Like a Senior (TLS)
During the spring semester, Crosby Scholars juniors attend one (1) Think Like a Senior (TLS). The focus of TLS is getting ahead in the college application process. During Think Like a Senior, you will learn about the Crosby Scholars Senior Program requirements and how Crosby Scholars will help you through the college admission and financial aid process–including your enrollment decision!
Save the date! Class of 2026 Think Like a Senior begins on February 6th!
The full schedule and registrations will be posted here and in CrosbyConnect soon.
Think Like a Senior is due April 1, 2025.
This Program is a junior requirement: All Crosby Scholars Juniors are required to attend 1 Think Like a Senior event.
Questions? Contact seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org.
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Community Service
Community Service Requirement
Class of 2026 juniors must complete at least two (2) hours of Community Service by April 1, 2025. Bonus! Juniors who complete at least four (4) hours of Community Service also complete their senior year Community Service requirement.
2024-25 6th-11th grade Community Service is due: April 1, 2025.
Submit the digital Community Service form in CrosbyConnect. No paper form and no signatures required!
Need ideas for Community Service or want to know how we define Community Service? Visit the community service page to view a list of service opportunities. You can even complete some activities at home while social distancing measures continue to be best practice.Questions? Contact seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org. If you have questions about whether your community service idea meets the requirement for the Program, please contact the Crosby Scholars Program. Crosby Scholars Program staff reserves the right to determine if a community service activity fulfills our requirement. -
Newsletters
Crosby Scholars Class of 2026 Newsletter
In addition to logging in to CrosbyConnect regularly, reading your weekly emails and monthly Newsletters from us is a great way to stay up-to-date with Crosby Scholars Programming, deadlines, resources, and events. Not receiving our emails? Make sure seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org is added to your contact list so that our emails go directly to your inbox!