You are receiving this email as a Crosby Scholar or as a parent whose student is enrolled in the Crosby Scholars Program.

In This Issue:

• Welcome to Your Senior Year!
• Meet Your Team
• The Advising Corner
• Upcoming Academies
• Application & Essay Help
• Fall College Fairs

WELCOME TO YOUR SENIOR YEAR!

Crosby Scholars Program is here to support you this year! The Senior Program is designed to support your needs as you prepare for college and life after high school.

When you have questions throughout the year, contact the Senior Program team at seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org. 

MEET YOUR SENIOR PROGRAM TEAM

THE ADVISING CORNER

MEET WITH YOUR SENIOR ADVISOR

Reminder! Conference Notes 2 are due by September 30th. Contact your advisor if you haven't completed CN 2 and you don't have a meeting scheduled. 

If you have already submitted a college application, be sure to let your advisor know!

Send an email to advising@crosbyscholars.org if you believe you have not received a Crosby Scholars Senior Advisor assignment.

FINANCIAL AID ADVISING

Financial Aid forms become available in October.

Schedule an appointment with Ashly Wilson, Crosby Scholars Financial Aid Coordinator, to learn how to get started!

UPCOMING SENIOR ACADEMIES

September and October are the prime time to attend Senior Academy because Crosby Scholars Program has the most to offer you in these months! Look through the Senior Academies below, select which is best for you and register. 

Remember! Details and registration are in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal.

All Seniors must complete at least one (1) Senior Academy by December 12, 2022.

SEPTEMBER SENIOR ACADEMIES

• College Admissions Representatives Panel | 9/8 | 6-7 PM | In Person
• Essay Review Workshop & College Application Lab | 9/13 | 4-6 PM | In Person
• Communication Etiquette | 9/14 | 6-7 PM | Webinar
• Essay Review Workshop & College Application Lab | 9/22 | 4-6 PM | In Person
• College Student Panel | 9/27 | 6-7 PM | Webinar
• How to Apply for Crosby Scholars Scholarships | 9/28 | 6-7 PM | Webinar
• Athletic Recruiting | 9/29 | 7-8:30 PM | Webinar

OCTOBER SENIOR ACADEMIES

• How to Complete the FAFSA | 10/3 | 6-7 PM | Webinar
• Essay Review Workshop & College Application Lab | 10/4 | 4-6 PM | In Person
• Mock Interviews | 10/5 | 4-6 PM | In Person
• CFNC Countdown to College Overview & Career Planning | 10/6 | 6-7 PM | Webinar
• CFNC FAFSA & RDS | 10/11 | 4-5 PM | Webinar
• Essay Review Workshop & College Application Lab | 10/13 | 4-6 PM | In Person
• CFNC FAFSA & RDS | 10/13 | 6-7 PM | Webinar
• Essay Review Workshop & College Application Lab | 10/19 | 4-6 PM | In Person
• CFNC College Application Week Tips & Tricks | 10/20 | 6-7 PM | Webinar
• CFNC I applied. Now what? | 10/25 | 4-5 PM | Webinar
• CFNC I applied. Now what? | 10/27 | 6-7 PM | Webinar

SENIOR ACADEMY: WEBINAR RECORDINGS

Did you miss a Senior Academy webinar that you wanted to attend? Want to complete Senior Academy on your own time? 

Recordings of Senior Academy webinars are posted in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal for you to view and earn Senior Academy credit. New recordings are added as Senior Academies take place. Remember to complete the Confirmation of Attendance survey provided in the recording in order to receive credit for attending.

Find more details in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal under Senior Academy: Webinar Recordings.

APPLICATION & ESSAY HELP

HOW CAN CROSBY SCHOLARS HELP ME WITH MY APPLICATION? 

1. Your Advisor: Your Crosby Scholars Senior Advisor is your #1 resource this year! You can ask your Advisor for help with your applications.

2. College Application Labs: Throughout the fall, Crosby Scholars will host several College Application Labs where you can come to us for help with your applications. We have staff available to assist you and a computer lab for you to access and work on your applications. See scheduled dates above and in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal.

HOW CAN CROSBY SCHOLARS HELP ME WITH MY ESSAYS?

1. Essay Review Workshops: Throughout the fall, Crosby Scholars will host several Essay Review Workshops where you can come to us for help reviewing your essays. We have readers available to review your essays and offer suggestions for improvement. See scheduled dates above and in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal.

2. Essay Review Service: Now through November 30th, you can submit your college & scholarship application essays to Crosby Scholars Program for review! We'll give you suggestions for improvement before you send your essay off to colleges. See more details in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal.

FALL COLLEGE FAIRS

Remember! Crosby Scholars College Fair/Visit requirement can be fulfilled by attending one (1) college fair and submitting the College Fair/Visit Form. 

Details on the College Fair/Visit requirement and the College Fairs listed below can be found in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal.

All Seniors must complete the College Fair/Visit requirement by October.

FALL COLLEGE FAIRS

• NACAC Virtual College Fair | 9/11 | 1-6 PM | Webinar
• WS/FCS CACRAO College Fair | 10/6 | 4-8 PM | In-Person
• NACAC Virtual College Fair | 10/9 | 1-6 PM | Webinar