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Class of 2028
Monthly Newsletter | November 2026
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In This Issue:
- Junior Academy + Advisor Form due today, 11/3
- Virtual College Visit + Fair
- In-Person College Visit
- November Community Service
- College Knowledge
- Junior Year Requirements
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Hello Crosby Scholars Family,
Happy November, Class of 2028! As we enter a season of reflection and thankfulness, we want to share how grateful we are to work alongside you as you plan for life after high school! The November Newsletter includes great ways to engage with colleges & your community this month.
Final reminder: Junior Academy and the Advisor Form are due today, November 3. All live Junior Academy sessions have passed, but you can watch an on-demand Junior Academy recording to complete this requirement on your own. Then, log in to CrosbyConnect to complete the Advisor Form.
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November 4: Community College Webinar | Join us tomorrow, November 4, for a webinar with community colleges across North Carolina! Learn about opportunities at Forsyth Tech, Guilford Tech, Davidson-Davie, and Wake Tech community colleges. Juniors who attend this webinar earn Crosby College Fair/Visit credit, completing a Senior Year requirement! Click here for details and to register. |
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November 8: NACAC Virtual College Fair | |
NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) organizes virtual college fairs so students and families can learn about colleges from across the nation! Virtual college fairs are a great way to begin your college exploration. We recommend engaging with at least four colleges during a virtual fair.
The next NACAC virtual college fair is:
Crosby Scholars does not receive attendance data from these events. If you attend a virtual college fair, remember to complete your College Fair/College Visit form in CrosbyConnect.
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November 11: In-Person College Visit | Limited spots left! Join us next week on November 11 for an in-person visit to Pfeiffer University and Greensboro College! Learn what unique opportunities these two independent colleges have to offer you. Hear from admissions officers, meet current students, tour campus, and eat in a college dining hall - all FREE to you! Crosby Scholars provides transportation, snacks, reusable Crosby water bottles, and lunch. Scholars who attend earn Crosby College Fair/Visit credit, completing a Senior Year requirement. Seats are limited, and registration with parent/guardian permission is required. Click here for details and to register. |
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November 11: Community Service with SPARK | |
Wednesday, November 11 - Serve with SPARK! Write letters to Veterans & prep cozy bundles - Click HERE to sign up!
- When: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 3pm-5pm
- Where: Sherwood Forest United Methodist Church | 5250 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
- What: As you spend a day out of class, spend it writing letters and sending well wishes to individuals in veterans homes. SPARK will have a local veteran share their experience. Toward the end of our time serving together, we’ll work on organizing and inventorying cozy bundles in preparation for an event coming up in December serving 500+ children with warm pjs, blankets, books and socks.
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Let's grow our college knowledge together! Check back each week for a new college fact.
Have a question you want answered or a college you want to learn more about? Send us an email!
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What is the UNC System?
The University of North Carolina System (or UNC System) includes all 16 public universities in North Carolina and the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. The System's mission is, "Education, research, and public service for all North Carolinians."
"The University of North Carolina is a public, multi-campus university dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. It encompasses the 17 diverse constituent institutions and other educational, research, and public service organizations. Each share in the overall mission of the University. That mission is to discover, create, transmit, and apply knowledge to address the needs of individuals and society."
Source: The UNC System
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Junior Academy | Due 11/03/2026
Juniors are required to complete two (2) Crosby Scholars Academies: Junior Academy (fall requirement) and Think Like a Senior (spring requirement). Junior Academy takes place in the fall semester and is due November 3, 2026. We will send Junior Academy dates and details via email, and registrations will be available in CrosbyConnect. You can expect both virtual and in-person options.
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Community Service | Due 4/01/2027
Each year, Crosby Scholars are required to complete at least two (2) hours of Community Service and submit the Community Service form in CrosbyConnect. Community Service hours for juniors are due April 1, 2027. Community service is volunteering that benefits the community. Often, community service is performed with a non-profit organization such as a school, Crosby Scholars, or other similar organizations. It can also be fulfilled through volunteer activities with churches, scouts, school clubs, civic organizations, or community engagement. See service ideas and oppprtunities on our website.
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Think Like a Senior | Due 4/01/2027
Juniors are required to complete two (2) Crosby Scholars Academies: Junior Academy (fall requirement) and Think Like a Senior (spring requirement). Think Like a Senior takes place in the spring semester and is due April 1, 2027. We will send dates and details for Think Like a Senior via email after winter break, and registrations will be available in CrosbyConnect then. You can expect both virtual and in-person options.
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Crosby Advising | Junior + Senior Years
Our signature One-to-One Advising Program begins in junior year and continues through senior year. Crosby Advising is just one of the many benefits of being a Crosby Scholar. This fall you will complete the required Advising Form, and in the spring you will begin meeting one-on-one with your Crosby Advisor. The Advising Form and Advising meetings are required. We will send more details when it is time to complete the Advisor Form. You will meet with your Crosby Advisor at least once every two months from the spring of your junior year through your senior year. Your Crosby Advisor will help you with everything from building your college list, the college admissions and enrollment process, and planning for life after high school.
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College Fair/College Visit | Due Senior Year
The College Fair/College Visit requirement is due your senior year, but you can complete it junior year. Most students benefit from attending a college fair or visiting colleges before senior year begins. Complete the College Fair/College Visit requirement by attending one (1) college fair or visiting four (4) colleges (virtual fairs and visits count). Once you have attended a college fair or visited four (4) colleges, complete the College Fair/College Visit Form in CrosbyConnect. We will share college fair and college visit opportunities with you. We also encourage you to attend college fairs and visit colleges on your own.
| | Scholars agree to the Student Partnership Agreement when they enroll and Parents/Guardians agree to the Parent Partnership Agreement at the time of enrollment or when the student attends their first Crosby Scholars Academy. Being a Crosby Scholar includes being a positive member of your school community and avoiding out-of-school suspension. | |
We're here for you!
When you have questions throughout the year, check CrosbyConnect, give us a call, or send us an email or text. We're here to help!
Crosby Scholars Senior Program Team
Email: seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org
Call: (336) 725-5371
Text: (336) 967-1756
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