Guiding Students Towards Academic Success

Below are ten ways to donate to Collegiate Crossings:

1. Cash Donations
Write a check or use cash to make a one-time donation.

Set up automatic monthly or yearly contributions.

2. Online Donations
Use the nonprofit’s website to donate securely with a credit card or through online payment platforms like PayPal.

3. Bank Transfers
Set up a direct bank transfer (ACH or wire transfer) to the nonprofit’s bank account.

4. Donor-Advised Funds
Contribute to a donor-advised fund, which allows you to recommend grants to nonprofit organizations.

5. Stocks and Securities
Donate appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual fund shares, potentially offering tax benefits.

6. In-Kind Donations
Give non-cash items such as clothing, food, or supplies that the nonprofit can use or distribute.

7. Estate Planning
Include the nonprofit in your will or estate plan, leaving a bequest to support its mission.

8. Corporate Matching Gifts
Check if your employer offers matching gift programs to double your donation’s impact.

9. Fundraising Events
Participate in or organize fundraising events, like charity runs, auctions, or bake sales.

10. Legacy Giving
Consider naming the nonprofit as a beneficiary in your life insurance policy or retirement accounts.

Administration
Provide administrative support in areas of accounting, college planning, communication, data tracking, grant reporting, marketing and social media

Development/Events/Fundraising/Grant Writing
Assist in researching and locating funding sources for low-income and first-generations students to participate in Collegiate Crossings’ programs/ includes business/
corporate sponsorships, fundraising events and grant writing.

Assist in identifying new clients and promote enrolling them in Collegiate Crossings’ program(s)

Marketing
Distribute resource materials and marketing literature for organization.

Partner with local schools and community organizations to find new opportunities and to expand existing relationships.

Deliver informational presentations within community, creating a reusable presentation template.

Work local college fairs and community events as a representative of Collegiate Crossings.

College Planning/Mentoring (working one on one/groups of students)
Work one on one with students to assist in planning, applications and financing of college/post-secondary education

Collegiate Crossings provides specialized support for students with unique needs or circumstances, including those with disabilities or first-generation college students. We connect students and their families with the necessary resources and accommodations to ensure that all students have the support they need to navigate the postsecondary education planning process successfully.

Yes, Collegiate Crossings is committed to making education planning accessible to all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background. We encourage those who are concerned about affordability to visit our pricing page and consider applying for a CC Scholarship. We strive to find ways to make our services work for everyone.

Can Collegiate Crossings cannot guarantee a full-ride scholarship for your student. Although they support students in preparing their admissions portfolios in such a way that it maximizes the potential to receive scholarships, the actual granting of a full-ride scholarship is dependent on several factors. These factors include a student’s academic performance, involvement in extracurricular activities, and their ability to articulate their goals. Therefore, while Collegiate Crossings provides assistance in the scholarship application process, it does not assure the award of a full-ride scholarship.

Absolutely, Collegiate Crossings is here to help families navigate the financial aspects of higher education. While we don’t offer direct financial aid or scholarships, we can direct you to resources and planning tools that can alleviate financial stress and help students achieve their educational goals without undue financial burden.

Collegiate Crossings offers a more personalized and focused approach compared to high school counselors, who often manage hundreds of students. We provide individualized support tailored to each student’s needs, ensuring that they have the guidance necessary to navigate every detail of the postsecondary education planning process, from admissions to financial planning.

A college planner helps you navigate the complex college admissions process, offering expertise, guidance, and support to ensure you make informed decisions.

Ideally, you should start working with Collegiate Crossings during at the beginning of high school or even earlier to ensure ample time for preparation.

Collegiate Crossings helps you identify colleges that align with your academic, personal, and career goals through assessments, research, and discussions.

Collegiate Crossings can assist in identifying scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs to finance your education. It partners with College Aid Pro and Scholarship Navigator to maximize efforts.

Collegiate Crossings can assist in identifying scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs to finance your education. It partners with College Aid Pro and Scholarship Navigator to maximize efforts.

Collegiate Crossings partners with College Funding Solutions to help students and parents understand and evaluate financial aid packages, including grants, loans, and work-study.

Collegiate Crossings assists with navigating the Common App, including filling out forms and providing essay guidance.

Collegiate Crossings advises on the importance of campus visits and help students and their families schedule and prepare for them.

Collegiate Crossings provides interview tips and conduct mock interviews to help students prepare.

1. Compliance with U.S. Student Privacy Laws: Maia Learning, the platform used by Collegiate Crossings, adheres to U.S. student privacy laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Maia Learning is considered a “school official” under FERPA and receives student information based on agreements with schools. Schools and/or guardians consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of students’ information as required by COPPA.
2. Collection of Information: Maia Learning collects various types of information, including student information (with consent), school user information, and guardians’ information. This information is collected to provide the service effectively.
3. Use of Information: The collected information is used primarily for providing the service, creating aggregated and anonymized data for educational research and development, improving the service, and ensuring legal compliance. Maia Learning does not use students’ information for marketing or commercial purposes.
4. Sharing of Information: Maia Learning shares personal information as necessary with service providers, professional advisors, and as required by law or for safety reasons. It may also share information in the event of a business transition. However, Maia Learning does not sell or license students’ personal information.
5. Privacy Rights: Under COPPA, guardians have the right to request access to or deletion of children’s information. Requests should be directed to the schools, which will forward them to Maia Learning as necessary.
6. Information Security Safeguards: Maia Learning treats personal information as confidential and implements security measures to protect it. However, while security measures are in place, Maia Learning cannot guarantee the absolute security of personal information.
7. Privacy Frameworks: Maia Learning complies with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, UK Extension to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. It also provides recourse mechanisms for individuals with data privacy complaints.
8. Additional Information for European and UK Users: Maia Learning has appointed a representative for data protection matters in the European Union, in compliance with GDPR requirements.
9. Changes to Policy: The Educational User Privacy Policy may be modified to reflect legal requirements or evolving information practices. Any changes will be posted on the Maia Learning website.

Yes, there is a way for parents to monitor progress and communicate through the Maia Learning platform. An account is created for parents, and they receive an automated email with a one-time login link. If they don’t receive the link, they can visit www.maialearning.com and click “Log In.” They can reset their password by selecting “Forgot Password” and providing their email address.

Once logged in, parents can click on their student’s name under “My Students” to access information and activities within GuidedPath. This feature allows parents to track their student’s progress and stay informed about their college planning journey. They can also use the platform to communicate with Collegiate Crossings for any questions or support they may need.

In addition, there may be an option for parents to fill out a parent survey to provide more information and enhance support for their student.

Yes, meetings with Collegiate Crossings can be scheduled within Maia Learning using its calendar feature.

1. Creating an Appointment:
   • Only Collegiate Crossings staff can create an appointment in Maia Learning.
   • They can invite students, parents, or educators individually or by specific criteria like grade level, caseload, or group.
2. Notification:
   • Both the organizer and invitees will receive an email notification with a calendar invite (.ics file) that can be added to any external calendar.

This calendar feature allows for efficient scheduling and tracking of meetings, making it easier for Collegiate Crossings to communicate and collaborate with students, parents, and educators as needed.

Maia Learning caters to each student’s specific needs and goals through a comprehensive set of features and resources designed to provide tailored support. Here’s a detailed explanation of how Maia Learning achieves this:

1. Personalized Academic Planning:
   • Maia Learning allows students to create academic plans that align with their educational goals. They can set course schedules, track progress, and ensure they meet graduation requirements.
2. Career Exploration:
   • The platform offers career assessment tools and resources to help students identify their interests, strengths, and potential career paths.
   • It provides information about different careers, including job descriptions, required skills, and educational pathways.
3. College Planning:
   • Maia Learning assists students in the college application process. It provides tools to search for colleges, compare them, and create a list of target schools.
   • Students can track application deadlines, standardized test scores, and required documents.
4. Financial Aid and Scholarships:
   • The platform offers information on financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, and loans.
   • It helps students explore scholarship opportunities and assists in completing financial aid applications like the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
5. Individualized Tracking:
   • Maia Learning tracks students’ progress toward their academic and career goals. It monitors completed courses, grades, and extracurricular activities.
   • The platform also provides reminders and notifications for important deadlines and tasks.
6. Communication and Collaboration:
   • Maia Learning facilitates communication between students, parents, educators, and counselors. It offers features for scheduling meetings and sharing important information.
7. Data-Driven Insights:
   • The platform generates reports and analytics to provide insights into a student’s academic performance and progress toward their goals.
   • This data helps students, parents, and educators make informed decisions about educational and career paths.
8. Customization:
   • Maia Learning can be tailored to the specific needs of each educational institution and student. Customization options ensure that the platform aligns with the unique goals and requirements of the user.
9. Accessibility:
   • Maia Learning is designed to be user-friendly and accessible, ensuring that all students, including those with diverse learning needs, can benefit from its resources.

Yes, Maia Learning offers assessments in partnership with AchieveWorks, which are built-in modules designed to assist students in better understanding themselves. These assessments help students identify potential career pathways and explore educational options and programs related to those careers. It’s important to note that these assessments are exclusively available to students and not accessible to parents.

In the new GuidedPath, you will find two standard assessments included in your account: the Interest Profiler and the Work Values assessment. These assessments provide immediate feedback based on the student’s answers and are designed to offer valuable insights into their learning styles, interests, and personal values. Please be aware that the questions in these assessments cannot be customized. If you’re looking for surveys, you can find more information on Surveys and Survey Templates in a different section of the platform.

Collegiate Crossings will utilize and interpret the assessments on interests, values, and personality available on Maia Learning to guide the student in the following ways:

1. Personalized Career and Academic Guidance:
   • By assessing a student’s interests, values, and personality traits, Collegiate Crossings can gain insights into the student’s preferences and inclinations.
   • This information can be used to recommend potential career paths and academic majors that align with the student’s natural strengths and passions.
2. Targeted College and Program Recommendations:
   • Understanding a student’s interests and values allows Collegiate Crossings to suggest colleges and programs that resonate with the student’s goals and values.
   • For example, if a student values community involvement, they might be encouraged to explore colleges with strong community engagement programs.
3. Enhanced College Application Strategy:
   • Personality assessments can shed light on a student’s communication style, teamwork abilities, and leadership potential.
   • Collegiate Crossings can use this knowledge to help the student craft impactful college essays and interviews that highlight their unique qualities.
4. Improved Decision-Making:
   • Assessments can assist students in making informed decisions about their education and career paths.
   • For instance, if a student values work-life balance, Collegiate Crossings can help them weigh different career options and industries that align with this value.
5. Building Self-Awareness:
   • The assessments contribute to the student’s self-awareness, helping them better understand their strengths and areas for growth.
   • Collegiate Crossings can use this self-awareness to guide students in setting achievable academic and career goals.
6. Long-Term Career Planning:
   • By considering a student’s interests and personality traits, Collegiate Crossings can support long-term career planning, helping students identify potential career milestones and professional development opportunities.
7. Tailored Support and Resources:
   • The assessment results enable Collegiate Crossings to provide tailored resources, such as relevant articles, workshops, or internships, that cater to the student’s unique needs and aspirations.
8. Continuous Assessment:
   • Collegiate Crossings can periodically revisit these assessments to track changes in the student’s interests and personality, ensuring that guidance remains relevant as the student evolves.

Factors to consider include academic programs, location, size, campus culture, financial aid, support services and career opportunities.

Collegiate Crossings will help student develop a strong application strategy, including resume, test preparation, essay guidance, extracurricular recommendations, and mock interview practice.

Collegiate Crossings provides essay prompts and guidance on crafting a compelling, unique narrative as well as essay review.

Collegiate Crossings partners with Teachers who Tutor to recommend study resources, timelines, and strategies to optimize your test scores.

Collegiate Crossings provides advice on selecting recommenders and provide tips for requesting and obtaining effective letters.

Collegiate Crossings partners with Maia Learning (college planning software company) create a gameplan with a detailed timeline to help can students track deadlines and explore alternative options and guide you through the appeal or transfer process.