College Search
What should you consider when looking at colleges?
Develop an approach to rating each school that you are considering based on categories that are important to you. Us a scale of 1 to 9 with 1 being "significantly lacking" and 9 as "ideal" for you. Why not 1-10? Because it is important to remember that no school is a perfect 10. Here are some potential categories to rate:
- Affordability (financial aid, additional fees, student debt averages, repayment rates)
- Outcomes (job placement, internships, graduate school acceptance, graduation rates)
- Support (academic accommodations, tutoring, faculty advising, mental health counseling)
- Engagement (research, school spirit, student activism, clubs and activities, academic societies)
- Community Life (location, events, programming, safety, food, belonging)
- Equity (diversity, inclusion, campus policies, level of discourse)
- Gut (a general rating of what your heart is telling you)
Create your unique categories and build a spreadsheet or list with the aspects of your college experience that are important to you. This will allow you to compare the strengths of each institution and make an informed and personal choice.
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Applying for College
In order to apply for a college or university, visit that school's website and it will lead you to the application. You may also use Common App, which is a process that allows you to fill out multiple applications at the same time. The application fees are usually more expensive through the Common App than applying directly through the school's website.
University of Arizona
Incoming Freshmen must have at least a 3.0 G.P.A. in each subject area and may not have more than two deficiencies. Check out the High School Competency Requirements for more information.
Northern Arizona University
Admission is offered if you have a 3.0 or higher core GPA* and have no deficiencies in the required college preparatory courses. You will be considered for admission if you have a 2.7 core GPA* and have no more than one deficiency in any two areas in the college preparatory courses. If you have a combination of a math and lab science deficiency, you are not admissible. Check here for information about ACT and SAT requirements.
Arizona State University
Incoming Freshmen must meet at least one of the following:
Top 25% in high school graduating class
3.00 GPA in competency courses (4.00 = "A")
ACT 22 (24 nonresidents)*
SAT Reasoning 1120 (1180 nonresidents)*
*ASU does not require the writing portion of these tests.
Grand Canyon University
Applicants interested in attending school full-time at Grand Canyon University's main campus must meet one of the criteria specified below:
High School Transcripts - Incoming freshman applicants are required to submit official high school transcripts with a cumulative, unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above.
College Entrance Exam - If students cannot meet the GPA requirement, they may still be eligible for admission by meeting the following scores on either college entrance exam:
ACT: 19 (GCU reporting code: 0092)
SAT: 920 (GCU reporting code: 4331)
Pima Community College
The only requirement is that you graduated high school or earned your High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma. After applying there are reading, writing, and math assessments that need to be taken to assess what classes will be needed at registration.
Prescott College
Applicants interested in attending school full-time at Prescott College must submit:
1. Autobiographical Essay: 2-4 page essay reflecting on your past academic experiences and your educational goals
2. One letter of recommendation: 1st time Freshmen must have a letter written by a teacher or counselor
3. Test scores: Prescott College does not require applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores for admission. Applicants are welcome to submit their scores as part of their application. The SAT code is 0484 and ACT code is 5022.
4. Official transcripts can be mailed to:
Office of Admissions
Prescott College
202 Grove Avenue
Prescott, AZ 96301