Joseph A. Gregori Senior Meetings

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Joseph A. Gregori Senior Meetings

• Mr. Albritton and Mrs. Argain

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Build for success 12th grade

• Have college applications selection decided by
  early fall. APPLY BROADLY!
• Review plans for college with counselor and
  family.
• Be certain you have met all requirements.
• Keep senior year challenging and maintain a high
  GPA. Avoid senioritis.
• File applications on time (CSU Oct 1 to Nov 30.
  UC Nov 1 to Nov 30. Private schools have later
  deadlines.)
• File FAFSA between Jan 1 and March 2.
• Continue to research and apply for scholarships.
• Retake any tests that need to be improved in the
  fall.
• Get good grades and maintain rigorous schedule!

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Colleges in California

• Community colleges (112)
• Public universities (9 UC 23 CSU)
• Private universities (60)

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CSU/UC Admission Requirements

• Required Coursework (A to G)
• Grades of C or better
• SAT or ACT (Students must send test scores to
  colleges)
• GPA (A to G courses only)
• Activities
• Community Service
• Essays

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A-G Requirements
Years
a. History/Social Science
2 required
4 required
b. English
3 required/ 4 recommended
c. Mathematics
2 required/ 3 recommended
d. Laboratory Science
2 required/ 3 recommended
e. Language other than English
f. Visual Performing Art
1 required
g. College Prep Electives
1 required
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Required Testing

• SAT Reasoning
• ACT Plus Writing for UC
• SAT Subject Tests for UC-no longer required.
  Recommended for engineering or science majors and
  encouraged to check with private universities.
• Do not delay sending scores! Applications have
  been withdrawn and admissions rescinded.

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Financial Aid

• FAFSA
• Grants and Loans
• Scholarships (various sources)
• Work-Study (college)

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Financial Aid - Grants

• Pell grants (federal)
• Cal Grants (state)
• Social security number needed
• We file electronically

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Naviance

• Internet based program free for all MCS students
• Compares with Modesto City grads who have been
  admitted or denied to various colleges
• Links to colleges, college counselors, career
  info, financial aid
• Graduation Survey

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College Scholarship Bulletin

• This will be posted monthly. It will have
  information about college application deadlines,
  scholarships, college visitors on campus,
  upcoming events, and a senior checklist.
• It will be posted on the college counseling page
  on the Gregori website, English teachers
  classrooms and the Career Center

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Community Colleges Info. Sheet
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Senior Frequently Asked Questions
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College Career Resume Worksheet
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How to Handle Letters of Rec.
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CSU Monterey Bay
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UC Davis