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ResourcesResources<div class="ExternalClassDC33FAEF07A247EBAABB08EFEFBC4D29"><p><b>Admissions Details Chart</b>—Before you start your college search, use this chart as a <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16uS3L0v90c6y_Dc9Cn1CbSY-toONAjRjQjp2X0lrOH8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Google spreadsheet</a> or <a href="/documents/admission-details.pdf" target="_blank">print it out</a>. The Admissions Details Chart is a great tool for organizing admissions requirements (such as deadline, minimum GPA, SAT or ACT scores, and more) for colleges you may be applying to. You can also use this <a href="/documents/Safety-Match-Reach-Worksheet.pdf" target="_blank">Safety-Match-Reach School Worksheet</a> to organize the schools you apply to based on how close college admissions requirements match your academic criteria.</p>​<br></div>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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8th Gradehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/8th Grade Timeline.pdf8th GradeCollege Planning TimelinesNew Window0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B
ACThttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=113https://www.act.org/ACTPrepare for the ACT, PSAT, or SATNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
College Planning To-Do List and Arizona Instate University Financial Aid Calculationshttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/To-Do-List-AZ-Instate-Calculations.pdfCollege Planning To-Do List and Arizona Instate University Financial Aid CalculationsCollege Planning BasicsNew Window0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B
Scholarship Tipshttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/Scholarshiptips_12.4.2018.pdfScholarship TipsEssays & Letters of RecommendationNew Window0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609BTips for starting the scholarship application process.
9th Gradehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/9th Grade Timeline.pdf9th GradeCollege Planning TimelinesNew Window0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B
Essay Writing Tipshttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/Essay-WritingTips2019_edit.pdfEssay Writing TipsEssays & Letters of RecommendationNew Window0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609BTips for writing personal essays for scholarship applications.
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10th Gradehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/10th Grade Timeline.pdf10th GradeCollege Planning TimelinesNew Window0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B
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ASU Financial Aidhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=103https://asuonline.asu.edu/what-it-costs/financial-aidASU Financial AidFind the FundingNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClass401275C56BFA407783A312C0DF1DAE26">Learn about the types of funding ASU offers in the form of grants, scholarships, federal work-study, loans, and outside resources​.<br></div>
Arizona College and Career Guidehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=86https://highered.az.gov/sites/all/modules/flipbook1/mobile/index.html#p=1Arizona College and Career GuideFind Your College FitNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClassED4340381AF0419CBD451456724015D5">​This guide, provided by the Arizona Commission for postsecondary education, a current and comprehensive online listing of all public and licensed institutions in the state of Arizona including degree and program information.<br></div>
Arizona State Universityhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=73https://www.asu.edu/Arizona State UniversityArizona Public UniversitiesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
BigFuturehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=88https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/BigFutureFind Your College FitNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClassD486088416A64C2DB765DDAF3DABC069">​A college preparati​on s​​ite provided by The College Board.<br></div>
CSS Financial Aid Profile Worksheethttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/CSS Financial Aid Profile Worksheet 2025.pdfCSS Financial Aid Profile WorksheetFinancial Aid ResourcesNew Window0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B
CareerOneStophttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=98https://www.careeronestop.org/getmyfuture/CareerOneStopExplore College Majors and CareersNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClass778C9B81F3A343009653FB6980C16EE5">A site sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and includes career aptitude/interest assessments, job searches, information on apprenticeships, vocational training, education necessary for different career fields, and wages and salaries for different types of jobs.<br></div>
Chandler-Gilbert Community Collegehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=76https://www.cgc.edu/Chandler-Gilbert Community CollegeMaricopa Community CollegesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
College Greenlighthttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=90https://www.cappex.com/greenlightCollege GreenlightFind Your College FitNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClassF9C97C9EB0E849A5A2591B1A75B81BFB">​A platform tha​​​t provides support to stude​nts through the college search and application process, featuring "best fit" college lists, customized college profiles, and a scholarship database.<br></div>
College Navigatorhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=91https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/College NavigatorFind Your College FitNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClass29A906F1540E46DFA4655DC851B35A8A">​This is an interactive website that allows you to explore and compare features of different institutions including programs and majors, admissions considerations, estimated student expenses, campus crime statistics and more.<br></div>
College Preparation Checklisthttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=105https://studentaid.gov/resources/prepare-for-college/checklistsCollege Preparation ChecklistFind the FundingNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClassB494FA7D5AB647908DE9438D670731FC">An education guide provided by the US Department of Education describing the steps needed for students to get ready for college.<br></div>
College Scorecardhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=92https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/College ScorecardFind Your College FitNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClass6931EACC55784DB185F33668EFD4FEB9">This Scorecard highlights key indicators about the cost and value of institutions across the country to help students choose a school that is well-suited to meet their needs, priced affordably, and is consistent with their educational and career goals.​<br><br></div>
CollegeViewhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=93https://collegestats.org/CollegeViewFind Your College FitNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClass2C283111FF734188B374B9E3306B15EC">This site contains hundreds of articles pertaining to the college planning process, along with over 4,000 college-specific information pages​.<br></div>
Corsavahttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=750https://corsava.com/CorsavaFind Your College FitNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClassD33BAEAE763C4FC8BAF63C94AD87E1D5"><p>​Corsava offers students tools to help identify what is important to them when searching for schools.  Take a match test to see which educational elements mean the most to you​, and then find schools which foster those values.<br></p></div>
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Estrella Mountain Community Collegehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=77https://www.estrellamountain.edu/Estrella Mountain Community CollegeMaricopa Community CollegesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
FAFSA Dependency Guidehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/FAFSA_Dependency Guide_2023.pdfFAFSA Dependency GuideFinancial Aid ResourcesNew Window0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B
FAFSA Essentialshttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/CD FAFSA_2021_8x11.pdfFAFSA EssentialsFinancial Aid ResourcesNew Window0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609BConfused about the FAFSA process or need help figuring out your next steps after submitting? Check out this handout for guidance.
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GateWay Community Collegehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=78https://www.gatewaycc.edu/GateWay Community CollegeMaricopa Community CollegesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
Glendale Community Collegehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=79https://www.gccaz.edu/Glendale Community CollegeMaricopa Community CollegesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
Higher Education Opportunity Act Information on College Costshttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=108https://collegecost.ed.gov/Higher Education Opportunity Act Information on College CostsFind the FundingNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClass234243C7C50E4BDE80313EC2A58C7DB8">You will find information about tuition and net costs at postse​condary institutions.<br></div>
Khan Academyhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=117https://www.khanacademy.org/satKhan AcademyPrepare for the ACT, PSAT, or SATNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClassAC59B141FCEE4DE3B9BDF7BB0EBA0830">A joint SAT P​​rep and SAT test feature, brought to you by Khan Academy and Collegeboard.com<br></div>
Make me a Freshmanhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=109https://makemeafreshman.com/Make me a FreshmanFind the FundingNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClass2066644AA26D4400B5732C64E5380D4F">This free checklist for applying to college gives you the specific requirements and deadlines for your chosen colleges and financial aid. Plus, counselors can track their students' progress.​<br></div>
Maricopa Community Colleges Transfer Centerhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=95https://www.maricopa.edu/students/transfer/partnersMaricopa Community Colleges Transfer CenterFind Your College FitNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClassF7F95927D1024D71B64B9700CCED07DF">​This website lists the universities that are transfer partners with Maricopa Community Colleges and even provides the approximate cost of tuition for each school. <br></div>
Mesa Community Collegehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=80https://www.mesacc.edu/Mesa Community CollegeMaricopa Community CollegesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
Northern Arizona Universityhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=74https://nau.edu/Northern Arizona UniversityArizona Public UniversitiesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
Number2.comhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=119https://www.number2.com/Number2.comPrepare for the ACT, PSAT, or SATNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClass2FA046C29F4D442AAB96F4C1F207D335">Free SAT, ACT, and GRE prep.<br></div>
O*Net OnLinehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=101https://www.onetonline.org/O*Net OnLineExplore College Majors and CareersNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClassC8BF52183BCF4FBA95FE16C29E2CA7EE">This website offers tools for career exploration, has detailed descriptions of occupations, the skills needed, job analysis, and more.<br></div>
Paradise Valley Community Collegehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=81https://www.paradisevalley.edu/Paradise Valley Community CollegeMaricopa Community CollegesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
Peterson's Test and Career Prephttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=120https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/logon.aspx?src=https%3a%2f%2fcatalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org%2fSearch%2fmisc%2fesources.aspx%3fctx%3d1.1033.0.0.35%26Target%3d830%26Category%3d0%26ESourceLogon%3d1&ctx=1.1033.0.0.35Peterson's Test and Career PrepPrepare for the ACT, PSAT, or SATNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClass119225077B9448F38F57E3AA654A2EA2">This site has the most common standardized tests for students going to college: SAT, ACT, PSAT, SAT Subject Tests*, AP Exams*, CLEP Tests*, TOEFL, and the GED test. Use the resources and articles to get prepared.<br></div>
Phoenix Collegehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=82https://www.phoenixcollege.edu/Phoenix CollegeMaricopa Community CollegesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
Raise.mehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=110https://www.raise.me/Raise.meFind the FundingNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClassB8470AB5E86C4D938ACE7F5D454E7A95">Helps students in 9th-12th grades to discover colleges and earn "Micro-scholarships" for academic and extracurricular achievements throughout high school. When you add achievements to your Portfolio on Raise.me, you could be eligible to earn Micro-scholarships towards their partner colleges. These achievements can include good grades, participating in clubs, playing on a sports team, volunteering or even starting a club. This can also include AP or IB courses, honors classes, and college-level courses, too.​<br></div>
Rio Salado Collegehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=83https://www.riosalado.edu/Rio Salado CollegeMaricopa Community CollegesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7