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Joseph A. Gregori Senior Meetings Mr. Albritton and Mrs. Argain Mr. Albritton and Mrs. Argain
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Build for success 12 th 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. History/Social Science b. English c. Mathematics d. Laboratory Science e. Language other than English f. Visual Performing Art g. College Prep Electives 2 required 4 required 3 required/ 4 recommended 2 required/ 3 recommended 2 required/ 3 recommended 1 required Years 1 required A-G Requirements
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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 Applications have been withdrawn and admissions rescinded.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
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