Junior Newsletter Class of 2025

Juniors are required to take the ACT at school at the end of Feb or beginning of March (Check with your guidance counselor for your school's date). Your guidance counselor will have details and dates. This is an excellent time to take this test for FREE. We do not know the testing policy for the class of 2025 yet. While some colleges have been test optional, that might change. However, many schools' base honors programs and scholarships on either the ACT or SAT.

Both the ACT and SAT will allow you to select several colleges to send your scores at no cost prior to the test. If you are not sure how you will perform on these tests, please DO NOT SEND YOUR SCORES without knowing them.

Crosby Scholars TEST PREP workshop - Feb 24 9 am - 12pm - Facilitated by The Learning Curve. Must register to attend.

ACT Resources for Students and Parents

ACT Testing Advisor from ACT.org

ACT Testing Guide - Preparing for the ACT Test 2023–2024

Remember there are lots of FREE resources to help you prepare. Below is a PDF of a Practice Test you can start with. Also, sign up for our FREE 3-hour ACT Test Prep Session on Feb 24th.

Class of 2025 now is the time to start creating your college list. This process starts with research. You need to research the following:

1. YOU - This journey is personal, and you need to understand what YOU need or want in a college.
2. SCHOOL - Make a list of 10 schools that you are interested in learning about. Research what the school has to offer and what they are looking for in a student.
3. BUDGET - It is VITAL that you understand the cost of college and apply to schools that you can either afford or will offer you merit/need-based scholarships. There is definitely help available to pay for college, but you have to start looking early and position yourself appropriately. The higher your grades and test scores, the less selective the school the more merit money might be available. The more selective the school, they are probably not offering merit aid, but they might offer need-based scholarships. Organizations like Questbridge.org match high achieving students with low household income with elite colleges for access to possible full ride scholarships. You can start NOW.

Crosby Scholars is offering additional academies this spring to help you get started. Any additional academies you participate in will count towards your senior year requirement. Topics I suggest:

• Creating your College List
• Understanding Financial Aid
• College 101 - Understanding the Application Process

Check out the virtual and in-person college fairs below that are available. Participating in these programs or sessions sponsored by admissions on college campuses can help you with this research.

QuestBridge has a program that helps students match to a full 4-year scholarship with 50 elite colleges. You can check out their website. They are currently accepting applications for their JR Scholar program. One of our students participated last year and shared her experience in this video. Learn more about QuestBridge by visiting their website and watching this video.

**************This is NOT a Crosby Scholars Program ******* There is an income cap *******visit www.questbridge.org for any information and questions.

If you have not been assigned an advisor by now, it is because you have not completed all of the requirements for junior year. Please check your portal and complete the requirements missing. College Fair Form is NOT due yet.

You can see your advisor information on the Student Portal. All advisors should be assigned by Feb 10. If you have chosen to self-select an advisor, we can't assign the advisor to you until they complete an advisor application and training. I have emailed everyone that was selected. Contact me with questions. You will meet with your advisor at least 4 times. Spring Junior Year, Summer Between Jr & Sr Year, Fall Sr Year & Spring Sr Year. Please contact Jenniffer Jamison with any questions. jjamison@crosbyscholarsiredell.org

You can see your advisor's contact information on the Crosby Scholars Student Portal. Please respond when they reach out to you and please feel free to reach out to them.

Every junior is required to attend one academy by January 31, 2023. Many of you have already met that requirement. If you are interested in any of the topics you can attend and use for senior year requirement. Remember you can attend as many workshops as you find helpful.

See the Crosby Scholars Student Portal for the most up to date offerings:

In-Person Academy Options

1. ACT Test Prep (Special 3-hour workshop) (2 academy credits) - Feb 24 - 9 am - 1pm - Mitchell Community College Statesville, Vocational Building Room 211
2. In-Person - The Balancing Act - Juggling Priorities for Success & Creating a College List - Feb 24, 2024 - Mitchell Community College - 10 am - 12 noon. (2 academy credits)

Interested in any of these topics, please register in your portal now for the academies that best match your needs and schedule.

If you have not received your 2025 T-shirt yet, contact us. Shirts were delivered to your schools. If you did not receive one, check with your guidance office. (Except for LNHS) Too many to leave at the office. email jjamison@crosbyscholarsiredell.org to make arrangements to get your shirt. If there is not a shirt with your name on it, that means you did not reserve and shirt and did not know what size you wanted. You will need to email jjamison@crosbyscholarsiredell.org to get your shirt. Limited quantities available.

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