Grade 11
Juniors
Welcome to the Crosby Scholars Junior Program, where our focus narrows significantly onto the details of the college admission process. In the fall, 11th grades students will attend their Fall Junior Academy to learn more about Creating a Target List of Colleges. Juniors are advised to attend a college fair, begin campus visits at schools that interest them, and discuss their plans with their school counselor.
In the spring, 11th Graders will attend the Think Like a Senior session to learn about College Admissions 101 and the requirements of the senior year.
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.)
The 2021-22 Junior Notebook is available here and in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal.
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Academy
The 2021-22 Academy dates are available here! Junior Scholars are required to attend one Junior Crosby Scholars Academy in the fall and must register through their Crosby Scholars Student Portal.
August
August 19th
August 28th
September
September 8th
September 11th
September 16th
September 30th
October
October 6th
October 11th
October 21st
October 26th
November
November 6th
November 11th
(two sessions)
Please log in to your Crosby Scholars Student Portal to view times of specific Junior Academy events, to view which events are virtual vs. in-person, and to register.
The Crosby Scholars Academy for Juniors offers workshops that help to enhance their college admission and planning decisions.
Juniors will learn about the following presentations:
Building A Target List of Colleges. Creating a target list of schools begins with self-knowledge. If you don't know who you are and what you are seeking, it can be difficult to know which colleges best meet your needs and preferences. Next we consider using a "cluster" approach to identifying 3-5 colleges that are a good fit academically, socially, and financially. Finally, we will explore the College Board's search tool as a means of broadening (or narrowing!) the list of prospective schools.
Come to the academy with questions about the junior year and creating a target list of schools!
Parents 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 Executive Director 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:
To fulfill the college fair/college visit requirement, Crosby Scholars must speak with four college admission reps about their respective schools. Students typically fulfill this requirement by attending one college fair and submitting an online college fair form during their sophomore year, junior year, or senior year; however, juniors and seniors may fulfill this requirement by visiting four college campuses in person or virtually. Details are posted below and are outlined in the Crosby Scholars student portal. This requirement must be fulfilled by early October of the senior year. Submitting one online college fair/visit is required to verify your presence.
Click here to see frequent college fair/visit updates. This document explains the requirement in more detail and includes a list of virtual visit opportunities.
Click here to download the physical College Fair/College Visit form.
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Submit the online College Fair/Visit form only when you have completed 4 college visits. If you have any questions, please email seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org.
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Think Like a Senior Sessions
Crosby Scholars Juniors, it’s time to “Think Like a Senior!”
Think Like a Senior sessions are scheduled for February and March. See the flyer below and our website calendar for all scheduled dates.
This Program is a Junior requirement: All Crosby Scholars Juniors are required to attend 1 Think Like a Senior event.
Registration: Registration in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal is required. Registrations for all scheduled TLS dates are now available in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal.
Parents: Given the significant role they play in the college journey, parents are strongly encouraged to participate in the session along with their student; however, parents cannot participate and earn TLS credit on a student’s behalf.
What is Think Like a Senior?
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!
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work in a break-out room with one of the following topics:
- Building your personal Target List of Colleges
- Breaking Down the College Application
- Decoding The College Essay: Choosing the Best Essay Prompt
Questions? Contact seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org or call/text 336-671-5494.
Each high school junior must complete all junior year program requirements to be eligible for membership in the Senior Program. The Crosby Scholars Program does not accept new applications to join or rejoin the Program during the senior year.
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Community Service
2021-22 Deadline for Class of 2023: January 31, 2023
NEW! IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR COMBINED JNR/SNR COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT:
Students are required to complete 5 total hours of community service between their junior and senior years.
- If a student completes 5 hours in their junior year, they will not be required to submit hours in their senior year.
- If a student does not complete any hours in their junior year, they must complete 5 hours in their senior year.
- If a student submits less than 5 hours in their junior year, they will need to complete the remaining hours in their senior year to equal 5 between their junior and senior year.
We appreciate that scholars are committed to completing the requirement and want to allow for students to be creative and innovative in their approach to volunteering. Please visit our Community Service page and click on Volunteer Opportunities to view both virtual and in-person opportunities.
Submitting your Community Service Form is easy!
Submit the online form here. An adult signature is not required.
To check if you have completed the Community Service requirement for Crosby Scholars, follow the steps below:
- Login to your Crosby Scholars Student Portal here
- Click My Status on the menu bar
- Scroll down to Program Requirements
- View Community Service and Community Service Hours Received
Questions? Please contact us!
Call our office at (336) 725-5371 or email us at seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org.
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Newsletters
destinationcollege2023
Each junior in the Program has access to a newsletter titled destinationcollege2023. It is created to keep students informed of activities, deadlines, and announcements. Each newsletter offers appropriate advice and assistance for a specific period of time. The link to the newsletter is emailed to Juniors and their parents/guardians.
Current and Recent Issues: