Barry Goldwater High School Counseling

University Admissions

  • *Arizona State University
  • *Northern Arizona University
  • *University of Arizona
  • *Grand Canyon University
  • *Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • *Midwestern University _AZ_Campus.html
  • *You can apply to these Universities “On-line” Most schools prefer this!!

ACT/SAT Information

  • *ACT
  • *SAT, SAT II – College Board
  • *May take at end of junior year
  • *May retake – universities and college take the best score
  • *Must register approximately one month before test date
  • *BGHS CEEB CODE 030-270
  • *Send ACT/SAT test scores to each school that you are applying to

Maricopa Community Colleges

Chandler-GilbertParadise Valley

Estrella Mountain Phoenix College

Gateway Rio Salado

Glendale Scottsdale

Maricopa Skill CenterSouth Mountain

Mesa Southwest Skill Center

  • Will need to take ASSET/ACCUPLACER
  • MCCDD Presidents’ Scholarship

** provides resources to students planning to transfer from a community college to a state university.

Other Community Colleges

  • Arizona Western College azwestern.edu
  • Central Arizona Collegecentralaz.edu (residential)
  • Eastern Arizona College eac.edu (residential)
  • Yavapai College yc.edu(residential)
  • Pima Community College pima.edu
  • Coconino Community College coconino.edu (residential)
  • Cochise Community College cochise.edu
  • Dine Collegedinecollege.edu

Requesting official transcripts

  • College Admissions
  • Scholarship applications
  • White cards in counseling office

Scholarships/Financial Aid/College Information

  • bghs.dvusd.org – go to Departments; Counseling; College planning; Scholarships
  • Estimate financial aid before Senior yearfafsa4caster.ed.gov
  • FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid fafsa.ed.gov
  • Zinchzinch.com
  • CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE collegeboard.org
  • FASTWebfastweb.com
  • SallieMaesalliemae.com
  • Student Financial Assistancestudentaid.ed.gov/
  • Scholarship Experts scholarshipexperts.com
  • Cappexcappex.com
  • Latino Scholarships
  • Latino Scholarships
  • Career Center, parents’ employers, announcements
  • College Depot - downtown Phx library
  • AZ College & Career Guide
  • Arizona High School/College Relations Council

Student Athletes –

  • You need to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse
  • Cost is $65.00
  • Send your test scores directly to NCAA-Code #-9999
  • Also consider NAIA – smaller colleges and universities
  • Meet with your counselor to review transcripts and other requirements

Apprenticeships -Arizona Department of Commerce 602-212-1912

  • Get paid to work and learn a trade at the same time.
  • Some programs include: Auto mechanic, Bricklayer/stone mason, Carpenter, Cook, Electrician, Machinist, Painter, Plumber

Career Websites

  • AZCIS azcis.intocareers.org
  • America’s Career Infonet
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook