Modesto City Schools: District Office:

Pam Able Marla Mack Superintendent Associate Superintendent, Ed. Services

Craig Rydquist Tim Zearley Deputy Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Chief Human Resources Business Service, CBO

Mark Herbst Assistant Superintendent, SELPA

Mike Coats Brad Goudeau Senior Director, Ed. Services 7-12 Senior Director, Ed. Services 7-12

Jeff Albritton Becky Fortuna Senior Director, Vocational/Alternate Ed. Public Information Officer

Site Administration: Beyer High - Dan Park Davis High - Sara Gil

Downey High - Richard Baum Enochs High - Amanda Moore

Gregori High - Derek Pendley Johansen High - Nathan Schar

Modesto High - Jason Manning Elliott Alt. Ed. - David Houck

College Counselors: Beyer - Karen Gates Davis - John Gahan

Downey - Christine Hammell Enochs - Jennifer Brogan

Gregori - Alison Kuykendall Johansen - Melanie Hildebrandt

Modesto - Katy Cardoza Elliott Alt. Ed - Laurie Jackson

Special Thanks to the following for their support in making this event possible:

Mike Coats

Modesto City Schools

Charles Cole

Student Volunteers

Chris May and TDHS Culinary Arts

Brad Hart and JHS Band

TDHS Custodial Staff

MCS Counselors

Richard Ellis and GDHS Public Safety Academy

Rene Guevara and TDHS Viscom

Welcome to Modesto City Schools College Expo 2017!

Whether you are a student, parent, presenter, or staff member, we

hope that everyone will have a meaningful experience that

provides the opportunity to collaborate as you share thoughts and

ideas. Highly qualified professionals will present timely

information to give our students the tools they need to successfully

navigate high school and the college application process. It is our

desire to provide insightful, relative information for our students

and families as they investigate paths to their future.

We would like to extend our thanks to all of our speakers,

presenters, and the colleges who have generously agreed to

participate today. This event would not be possible without the

support of Modesto City Schools administration and staff. This

comes with a very sincere thank you to all who contributed to

making the College Expo a successful event for our community

and the students we serve.

Have a wonderful day!

Modesto City Schools College Counselors

Thomas Downey High School Campus Map

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Modesto City Schools College Expo would like to thank our sponsors for their generous donations to this event:

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CAFETERIA

Academy of Art

Air Force ROTC, CSU Sacramento

Air Force ROTC, CSU San Jose

California Beauty College

California State University:

Chico

East Bay

Sacramento

Stanislaus

Central Washington University

Cogswell Polytechnical College

CSU Honors College

CSU Stanislaus -

Teacher Outreach

Dominican University

Fresno Pacific

Grand Canyon University

Harvey Mudd College

Humphreys College

Marist College

Modesto Junior College

Modesto Junior College:

Agriculture

Allied Health

Career Tech Education

TRIO

NCAA (National Collegiate

Athletic Association)

Simpson University

Stanislaus County Sheriff’s

Office

University of California:

Berkeley

Davis

Merced

University of Northern British Columbia

University of Pacific

University of San Francisco

University of Tulsa

Wells Fargo

Military

Army

Marines

Navy

Keynote Speaker

Charles Cole (Senior Associate

Director, Admissions & Outreach, Sacramento State) joined Sacramento State in 1997 as a transfer student from Sacramento City College. Over the course of his student career, he worked as an Orientation Leader, AVID Tutor and Tour Guide before joining

the professional ranks. Charles is currently the Senior Associate Director of Admissions. In that capacity, he supervises and manages university recruitment for Sacramento State. A Sac State Alum, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science concentration History, Charles is also active in the University’s Graduation Initiative which seeks to increase the overall number of degrees awarded and decrease the achievement gap between underrepresented minority (URM) students, and non-URM students . He led efforts in “Recruit Back” which develops strategies that re-engage former Sac State students to finish their degree. He is also a board member with the Martin Luther King Jr. Center and Sacramento County of Education Cal-SOAP. Charles is passionate about helping all students attain their degree. He has dedicated the past 17 years providing students and families with college support and guidance. Born in Gary, Indiana, Charles likes to say he is a “California son.” He graduated from Turlock High School before moving to Sacramento. Outside of school, he enjoys cooking, fishing, and spending time with his wife Crystal and two teenage daughters Leila and Anisse.

MCS College Expo and Fair

October 28, 2017

Schedule At A Glance Check-in 8:30 to 9:00am Welcome, Key Note Speaker, 9:00 to 9:55am Student Panel Session 1 10:00 to 10:40am Session 2 10:45 to 11:25am Session 3 11:30 to 12:10pm College Fair 10:00am to 1pm

Welcome -

Craig Rydquist, MCS Deputy Superintendent

Keynote Speakers -

Charles Cole (Senior Associate Director of Admissions and Outreach, CSU Sacramento)

MCS Alumni Student Panel -

MCS graduates from a variety of colleges to share experiences and answer questions.

College Fair -

Take advantage of this opportunity to meet with representatives from campuses across the US. Pick up information from individual campuses regarding admission opportunities.

Workshop Presenters -

Cal Dream Act - Elida Miranda, MJC

Financial Aid - Jennifer Brogan, Enochs High

NCAA - Kim Duyst and Ben Griffin, CSU Stanislaus

College 411 - Katy Cardoza, Modesto High; Alison Kuykendall, Gregori High

Using Technology - John Gahan, Davis High

Essay Writing - Sue Rich, Stanislaus County Office of Education

UC Overview - Juan Villegas (English and Spanish)

CSU Overview - Rachel Shepherd (English); Rocio Luna (Spanish)

MJC Overview - Rosalinda Vierra (English); Johnathan Arias (Spanish)

Workshop Descriptions

Room Session 1

10:00 -10:40am Session 2

10:45 - 11:25am Session 3

11:30 - 12:10pm

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Cal Dream Act - Learn the process to apply for the CA Dream Act and

other financial aid programs available for

AB-540 students (Spanish translation

available)

Financial Aid - Learn about the new changes to the FAFSA! The focus will be on how to obtain

grants, scholarships, and loans

CSU Honors College - Are you a highly

motivated students that would like a private

school education at a public school price?

Learn more about the benefits of this program

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NCAA - Basic overview of NCAA information

regarding student athlete eligibility

requirements

Using Technology for College/Naviance -

Technology and Naviance are powerful tools to help students navigate the path to colleges and careers

Using Technology for College/Naviance -

Technology and Naviance are powerful tools to help students navigate the path to colleges and careers

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College 411 - Everything you want to know

about college: entrance requirements,

applications, deadlines, and more

College 411 - Everything you want to know about

college: entrance requirements,

applications, deadlines, and more

College 411 - Everything you want to know

about college: entrance requirements,

applications, deadlines, and more

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Essay Writing for College Entrance - The personal statement is

your interview for colleges. Learn how to

tell your story and write a compelling essay in

this session

Essay Writing for College Entrance - The personal statement is

your interview for colleges. Learn how to

tell your story and write a compelling essay in

this session

Essay Writing for College Entrance - The personal statement is

your interview for colleges. Learn how to

tell your story and write a compelling essay in

this session

Theater University of California Admissions Overview

California State University Admissions

Overview

Modesto Junior College Admissions Overview

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California State University Admissions

Overview Presented in Spanish

Modesto Junior College Admissions Overview Presented in Spanish

University of California Admissions Overview Presented in Spanish