Crosby Scholars of Iredell Co. Blog

Summer Sessions, College Tours

By mbrown | May 28, 2024

The 2024 commencement ceremonies are now complete and Memorial Day observances are behind us. We certainly love summer vacations and taking time to relax. But make sure to make the… Read more »

2024 Scholarship Winners

By jjamison | Apr 24, 2024

Congratulations to each student who received a scholarship during our Senior Awards Banquet. The event was attended by some 300 people, who were there to witness and applaud the efforts… Read more »

Frustrated With FAFSA Delays?

By mbrown | Apr 12, 2024

Delays and glitches with this year’s new FAFSA roll out have caused enormous frustration for students and parents seeking financial aid for the 2024-2025 school year. “The already stressful college… Read more »

Making the Most of Winter Break: A High School Student’s Guide to Productivity & Relaxation

By jjamison | Dec 21, 2023

Winter break is finally here, and it’s the perfect time for high school students to recharge, reflect, and prepare for the challenges ahead. While it’s crucial to enjoy some well-deserved… Read more »

Navigating the College Decision: Finding the Perfect Fit

By jjamison | Jun 2, 2023

Blog written by ChatGPT – I decided to experiment with ChatGPT and the following is actually a really good article with very pertinent information. Next, I will try to have… Read more »

A thought for the new year

By swegmiller | Jan 5, 2023

A co-worker recently shared this poem with me. I hope you’ll take a couple of minutes to read and reflect as you start your new year. The start of something… Read more »

Making the most of your summer break in December

By jjamison | Dec 9, 2022

I know it is December, but I have been thinking A LOT about next summer.  What do you do during the summer?  Family Vacation?  Summer School?  As a kid I… Read more »

5 Tips to Improve Your Art Portfolio

By nbaldwin | Nov 3, 2022

What makes a successful art portfolio? The answer to this question may vary depending on who you ask, but within the context of college admissions, there are a few key… Read more »

The Energy of In-Person Events

By swegmiller | Oct 7, 2022

We all love the convenience of virtual meetings and events. Since the pandemic, we have gotten used to how easy it is to attend almost anything from the comfort of… Read more »