Highly Selective Colleges and Universities

Selective Colleges and Universities Are Expanding Access for Students

For those seeking the American Dream, a college degree has acted as the great equalizer in society, leading graduates to higher-paying career opportunities.  A college education has never been more valuable than today!  Many colleges and universities nationwide have renewed their commitment to recruiting and supporting students from lower-income, first generation, or diverse backgrounds.  At PXU, our goal is to increase well-matched post-secondary options for all students.

Need help with the Selective School Process???

Contact: Teresa Haggerty at Haggerty@PhoenixUnion.org

Letters of Recommendation

• PXU Recommendation Request Form
• Get the Brag Sheet

Other

• DEFINITIONS OF ADMISSION OPTIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
• Questions to Ask College Admissions Representatives
• Tips for Filling Out the Common Application
• Application Tracker

Helpful Websites

• Common Application
• QuestBridge
• College Data
• College Scorecard
• US News
• FairTest
• MyinTuition

The Facts on Fit

• College Fit Is Important
  • What Is Your Ideal College?
  • What's Your College Fit, Academically Speaking?
  • What's Your College Fit, Financially Speaking?
  • College Match
• Features That Set Colleges Apart
  • What Makes Colleges Different?
  • What Makes a College Famous?
  • College Size: Small, Medium, or Large?
  • Who's On Campus
  • College Setting and Location Matter
  • Understanding College Selectivity
  • Should Your College Be Public or Private?
  • Outcomes Matter: Do Students Succeed?
  • Is a College Honors Program Right for You?
  • Seven Signs That Studying Abroad Might Be Right For You
  • Considering U.S. Military Academies
• Major and Degree Options
  • The ABCs of College Majors
  • How to Choose a Major
  • Your College Degree Options
  • Is a Combined Degree Program Right for You?
• Making Sense of It All
  • How to Choose Your Top College Priorities
  • Coping with Everyone's Opinions About College
  • Should You Consider a Gap Year?
• Just for Transfer Students
  • Should You Transfer to Another College?
  • What You Need to Know Before You Decide to Transfer
• Just for Parents
  • Words to the Wise College-Bound Parent

Explore Your Options

• College Search Strategies
  • Five Steps to Begin Your College Search
  • How to Start Your College List
  • Making Your First (Serious) College List
  • Get Smart About College Rankings
  • How to Find Colleges with Strength in Your Major
  • How to Find Colleges If Your Major Is Undecided
  • Finding Financially Friendly Colleges
  • Colleges That Connect Work and Learning
  • If You Want to Play Your Sport in College
  • How to Tell If a College Has a Strong Study Abroad Program
  • Get Help From Your College Counselor
• Find Out More About Your Colleges
  • Mining for Gold on College Websites
  • Get the Most from College Visits
  • Do's and Don'ts for College Fairs
  • Tips for Your College Tours
  • Visit a College Without Stepping on Campus
  • Ten College Qualities You Shouldn't Ignore
  • Questions to Ask on College Visits
• Deciding Which Colleges Might Work For You
  • Looking at Colleges Side by Side
  • Narrowing Down Your College List
  • If Highly Selective Colleges Are on Your List
• The Final Cut
  • Deciding Which Colleges to Apply To
  • How to Visit a College You Might Attend