Crosby Scholars of Iredell Co. Blog
Meet your new Middle School Coordinator!
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?
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
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
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
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 »
Consider a HBCU
Attending a Historically Black College and University, HBCU, was the best choice for me and I recommend HBCUs to all students. Out of the 111 colleges and universities in North… Read more »
Why being the exception should not be your rule.
Why being the exception should not be your rule. Ever seen a sign at someone’s desk that reads, “Poor Planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.”? … Read more »
Rigorous Coursework: How much is enough?
(As I sit down to write this blog, I have a headache! The more I study, read, attend webinars, and watch videos about college admissions, the more complicated it seems!… Read more »
The secret to self-care
It sounds cliché, but when you have a healthy mind and a healthy body, you will have a healthy life. Some of us are good at maintaining a healthy body,… Read more »