Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Stearns
The Saint David Counseling Department has college and trade school information brochures and catalogs. More information is available on the web, through the specific sites listed.
You also may want to contact an admissions representative from the colleges or universities of interest for more information. You can do this yourself or with help from your counselor.
CollegeData:
CollegeData is a great place to explore everything related to college planning. You can use their College Match tool to find schools that fit your goals and preferences, and the College Chances feature gives you an idea of your likelihood of being accepted based on your profile. There’s also a Scholarship Finder with access to thousands of scholarships worth millions of dollars to help you plan financially.
My Future:
My Future provides helpful lists like the most affordable and selective colleges, as well as schools with ROTC programs or strong financial aid options. You’ll also find step-by-step guidance on college applications, entrance exams, and planning for your future after high school.
Go4College:
Go4College offers tools like an admissions calculator to estimate your chances of getting into competitive schools, along with other resources to help you prepare and plan for your college journey.
GoCollege:
GoCollege helps students research nearby schools, explore potential majors, and learn how to fund their education. It also offers practical advice on how to succeed once you’re in college.
College Board – BigFuture
A trusted tool for researching colleges, majors, and scholarships. Students can filter schools by location, cost, selectivity, and more. Also includes career quizzes and step-by-step college planning checklists.
Niche
Offers student reviews, rankings, and data about campus life, academics, and costs. A great place for students to get a feel for each school’s environment.
College Navigator (by the U.S. Department of Education
Provides official data on every accredited U.S. college — tuition, graduation rates, student demographics, and more.
College Scorecard
A government-run site that compares colleges by cost, graduation rate, and average post-graduation salaries.
Cappex
Helps students find colleges and scholarships that match their interests and academic profile.
Peterson’s
Comprehensive college and career planning site — includes test prep, scholarship searches, and grad school info.
Virtual College Tours:
CampusTours — virtual tours of 1,700+ colleges with interactive maps and panoramic views campustours.com
YouVisit — 360° campus tours, video content, and immersive media
The Princeton Review — lists virtual campus tour options by college
TheCollegeTour.com — features student-led campus stories and virtual visits to many schools
Appily — allows students to see parts of campus not always accessible on standard tours
Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences
Eastern Arizona Community College
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Maricopa Community College System Office
Refrigeration School – Phoenix
Sonoran University of Health Sciences
The University of Advancing Technology
Pima Community College – Skills to Career: https://www.pima.edu/business-industry/workforce/skills.html
IDEA’L Trade Institute: https://www.idealtrade.institute/
Carrington College — Tucson Campus: https://carrington.edu/location/tucson-arizona/
Tucson Electrical JATC (Apprenticeship Program): https://www.tucsonjatc.org/
New Horizons Computer Learning Center – Tucson: (see listings via trade-school directories)
Arizona Academy of Beauty Inc. (Tucson) — via trade school directories
HDS Truck Driving Institute – Tucson (via trade school directories)
UEI College – Phoenix Campus: https://www.uei.edu/trade-school/arizona/
Carrington College Trades Education Center (Phoenix): https://carrington.edu/location/phoenix-tec/
Gateway Community College – Trade & Technical Training: https://www.gatewaycc.edu/trade-and-technical-training
South Mountain Community College – Construction Trades Institute: https://www.southmountaincc.edu/academics/construction-trades-institute
RSI (The Refrigeration School, Inc.): https://www.rsi.edu/programs/
Vocational Training Institute (Phoenix): https://myvocationaltrainingaz.com/
Universal Technical Institute (Arizona locations): https://www.uti.edu/locations/arizona
EVIT College (Phoenix area, East Valley Institute of Technology): https://www.evit.edu/
Think College – National resource focused on inclusive higher education options for students with intellectual disabilities. Includes a searchable college program database.
Going to College – Designed for high school students with disabilities, with sections on planning, campus life, and self-advocacy.
National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) – Provides information about disability services, rights, and best practices for accessing campus accommodations.
College Resources for Students with Disabilities (BestColleges) – Overview of academic, financial, and advocacy resources.
CHCI Next Opp – Programs and scholarships through the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute to support Latino students.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) – Scholarships and college resources for Latino students.
UNCF (United Negro College Fund) – Scholarships, HBCU information, and advocacy opportunities.
American Indian College Fund – Funding and resources for Native students and tribal colleges.
American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) – Resources and support for tribal colleges and Native students.
The Black Collegian – Career guidance, internships, study abroad info, and personal development resources for African-American students.
Hillel College Guide – College resources, scholarships, and campus life information for Jewish students.
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) – Scholarships, internships, grants, and networking for Latino students.
The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education – News, reports, and college guides focused on African-American students.
NativeCulture.com – Information on tribal colleges and Native studies programs.
U.S. Department of Education – Office of English Language Acquisition – Resources for English Language Learners pursuing higher education.
QuestBridge – Connects high-achieving, low-income students with full scholarships at top colleges.
College Horizons – College prep workshops and mentorship for Native students.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation – Scholarships for high-achieving, low-income students.
Posse Foundation – Full-tuition scholarships and mentorship for students with leadership potential.
First Generation Foundation – Support and scholarships for first-generation college students.