Joseph A. GregoriJoseph A. Gregori Senior Meetings Senior Meetings

Mr. Albritton and Mrs. ArgainMr. Albritton and Mrs. Argain

Build for success 12Build for success 12thth grade 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!

Colleges in CaliforniaColleges in California

Community colleges (112)Community colleges (112)

Public universities (9 UC +23 CSU)Public universities (9 UC +23 CSU)

Private universities (60+)Private universities (60+)

CSU/UC Admission Requirements 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

a. History/Social Scienceb. English

c. Mathematics

d. Laboratory Sciencee. Language other than Englishf. Visual Performing Artg. 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

Required TestingRequired 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 Applications have been withdrawn and admissions rescinded.

Financial AidFinancial Aid

• FAFSA– Grants and Loans

• Scholarships (various sources)

• Work-Study (college)

Financial Aid - GrantsFinancial Aid - Grants

• Pell grants (federal)

• Cal Grants (state)

–Social security number needed

–We file electronically

NavianceNaviance• 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

College & Scholarship BulletinCollege & 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

Community Colleges Info. SheetCommunity Colleges Info. Sheet

Senior Frequently Asked Senior Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestions

College & Career Resume College & Career Resume WorksheetWorksheet

How to Handle Letters of Rec.How to Handle Letters of Rec.

CSU Monterey BayCSU Monterey Bay

UC DavisUC Davis