You will be required to attend 2 (two) Academies during Junior Year. The first will be a Junior Academy this Fall. The second will be a Think Like a Senior session in the Spring. Dates and times for the Junior Academy will be available at the beginning of the school year.

Reminders!

The Senior Program Community Service requirement is to complete five (5) total hours of community service between your Junior and Senior years combined.

We encourage you to use your rising Junior summer to complete the Community Service requirement so you can be entered into our sweepstakes. Anyone who completes all 5 hours of Community Service by September 1st will be entered to win a $50 gift card!

Ideas + Resources for Service

Not sure where to begin? Start by thinking of some things you are passionate about. Then, look for something related to that. Connecting your passions with the community's needs can help you find and create meaningful experiences in service. Here are some resources to help you get started!

Community Service Opportunities Webpage

Need ideas for local community service? We keep a list of open community service opportunities on our website. You can find projects to complete from home or opportunities to serve in the community. Click here for more info.

ZSL Instant Wild

Love animals? Want to be able to help from home? With ZSL Instant Wild, you can help review digital images and videos of animals in the wild to assist with conservation efforts!

Smithsonian Institution Transcription Center

Enjoy history, science, and artifacts? The Smithsonian Transcription Center relies on digital volunteers to help transcribe items. You can help others engage in immersive learning experiences through the Smithsonian!

Love Out Loud Volunteer Database

Check out the Love Out Loud volunteer database to find local opportunities related to your passions and skills. You can search by 'Skill and Interest' to find service opportunities you will love!

Points of Light Engage

Points of Light Engage database pulls together volunteer opportunities listed online. You can search for in-person and remote opportunities relevant to you.

Thinking About Your Activities...

On college applications, you will be asked about your activities. With the Common App, you can list up to 10 activities. It's time to start thinking about those you will list. Is it easy to think of what to list? Great! Do you feel like you need to add some more? That's okay...Now's the time to act!

As you plan your Junior year, think beyond sports, student council, and honor societies. While these are all great things to list on your college applications, you also want to list unique activities that showcase your skills, leadership, and individual accomplishments.

Why is leadership experience important? College Raptor shares, "Colleges aim to not only educate their students and hand them a diploma but guide them to become leaders in their various fields. Those who have already displayed leadership qualities are showcasing exactly what colleges are looking for in the next generation."

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Start Considering Who to Ask Now!

Now is a great time to start thinking about who you could ask for letters of recommendation. Ideally, you will have asked 1 or 2 teachers to write you a recommendation by the end of Junior year. We will remind you again in the Spring but here are some good tips to keep in mind.

College Essay Guy has a guide about How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation and shares three points for choosing which teacher(s) to ask:

1. Someone who knows you well and actually likes you.
2. Someone who recently taught you.
3. Someone who teaches a core subject.

Read more about this and how to ask your teacher(s) for a letter of recommendation in College Essay Guy's guide.

Reminder! Next spring, you will be assigned to your Crosby Scholars Advisor.

This will be some one to help guide you through the college application process and it is a huge benefit to you as a Crosby Scholar!



If you have questions about the Advising Program in the meantime, please email advising@crosbyscholars.org.