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Joseph A. Gregori Senior Meetings Mr. Albritton and Mrs. Argain 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! Colleges in California Community colleges (112) Public universities (9 UC +23 CSU) Private universities (60+) 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-G Requirements a. History/Social Science Years 2 required b. English 4 required c. Mathematics 3 required/ 4 recommended d. Laboratory Science 2 required/ 3 recommended e. Language other than English f. Visual Performing Art 2 required/ 3 recommended g. College Prep Electives 1 required 1 required 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 Applications have been withdrawn and admissions rescinded. Financial Aid • FAFSA – Grants and Loans • Scholarships (various sources) • Work-Study (college) Financial Aid - Grants • Pell grants (federal) • Cal Grants (state) –Social security number needed –We file electronically 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 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 Community Colleges Info. Sheet Senior Frequently Asked Questions College & Career Resume Worksheet How to Handle Letters of Rec. CSU Monterey Bay UC Davis