Crosby Blog

Should Your Student Apply to Early College?

By aturnermoore | Nov 12, 2020

Here in Iredell County, we are lucky to have three early college programs that students can apply to. Early college is an option for students to apply to to earn… Read more »

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Power in YOUR Story

By jjamison | Nov 7, 2020

Some people have to be prodded to share their stories and other people you just can’t shut up.  Have you heard the phrase “Listen & Learn”?  I know all too… Read more »

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Are College Rankings Meaningful?

By swegmiller | Oct 29, 2020

It’s easy to get caught up in the college rankings hoopla! Who doesn’t’ love a “Top Ten” or “Best of”? Lists are fun and we like to see if our… Read more »

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Independence

By kmontgomery | Oct 22, 2020

I’m sure you have heard people say, “Adulting is tough. I have so many responsibilities and I wish I had someone to help with the bills.” Being an adult has… Read more »

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Are You Taking Care of Your Mental Health?

By aturnermoore | Oct 20, 2020

Since being in quarantine we have heard more about mental health. Mental health is just as important as physical health, but a little harder to navigate. When we are physically… Read more »

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Early Decision vs. Early Action: What’s the Difference?

By nbaldwin | Oct 7, 2020

Picture this: you’ve created your college list, and you’re struggling to decide when to apply. You begin to think, “Should I apply early?” The short answer to your question is… Read more »

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Do I need to complete the FAFSA?

By jjamison | Sep 30, 2020

Working with 12th graders and their families, I get this question A LOT!  What if I told you your child could go to a private selective 4-year college with a list… Read more »

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Leadership

By kmontgomery | Sep 24, 2020

While in high school, it is important to remember that the extent of your growth and learning is not limited to the classroom. Leadership has many definitions, and students tend… Read more »

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Middle School Isn’t Too Early

By aturnermoore | Sep 17, 2020

Many times when we are talking about the Crosby Scholars Program, we have some people that feel that middle school is too early. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.… Read more »

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