Crosby Scholars of Iredell Co. Blog

Interview with College Admissions Officers

By jjamison | Aug 13, 2020

As the Senior Program Coordinator with Crosby Scholars Iredell County, I get a lot of questions from students about the college application process.  Most of the time students and parents… Read more »

Making a Perfect Choice

By swegmiller | Jul 30, 2020

Many high school seniors have a difficult time trying to figure out what to do after high school. One of the reasons is the fear of making the “wrong” choice.… Read more »

Tips for a successful school year!

By ascott | Jul 27, 2020

This school year will be like no other. Although COVID-19 has changed the school year for many students and teachers, we understand the transition to digital learning maybe difficult. We… Read more »

Choose the Program, not the College

By kmontgomery | Jul 23, 2020

The college search and application process can be a difficult one to start without knowing what your first steps should be. Parents and high school seniors tend to feel overwhelmed… Read more »

Meet your new Middle School Coordinator!

By ascott | Jul 13, 2020

Hi guys! My name is Ashley Scott, I’m your new Middle School Coordinator. I’m excited to join Crosby Scholars and I can’t wait to meet everyone. What attracted me to… Read more »

Covid or College: Do I Have to Choose?

By jjamison | Jul 10, 2020

So many things in our world have changed in the last 3 months and it IS extremely overwhelming.  Last year my conversations with students and parents were centered around what… Read more »

Community Service

By aturnermoore | Jul 2, 2020

One of our requirements for the program is for students to complete two hours of community service. Whenever I meet with middle school students I ask them what they think… Read more »

Why You Need Extracurricular Activities

By swegmiller | Jun 25, 2020

During this early part of summer, I am meeting individually with some students from the class of 2021. I am their Senior Advisor. The purpose of our meetings is to… Read more »

Make Your Summers Count

By kmontgomery | Jun 18, 2020

Back in high school, my summers consisted of socializing with friends, sleeping in every day, and laying poolside. Although I look back on those times with fond memories, I regret… Read more »