College Counseling

Welcome to Glendale Preparatory Academy College Counseling.  Glendale Preparatory Academy is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and complies with the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice.

Every Glendale Prep student has individual counseling sessions with the college counselor beginning his/her junior year.  Parents and students are encouraged to meet with the counselor throughout the college admission process.  College 101 classes are conducted for all juniors throughout the year as well as application and essay writing workshops senior year.

This page is designed as a resource for students, parents and colleges. Below you will find helpful resources and links.

Please contact the college counselor if you have any questions.

Katherine Sarbacker
Director of College Counseling
ksarbacker@glendaleprep.org
623.889.0822 ext. 1504

Renae Smith
College Counselor
rsmith@glendaleprep.org
623.889.0822 ext. 1523

Upcoming Programs and On-Campus Events:

Spring 2020

College Visits to Glendale Prep:

  • University of Advancing Technology:  January 27, 2020 in the Library from 12:15-12:45pm
  • Arizona State University:  February 10, 2020 in the Library from 12:15pm-12:45pm
  • U of Arizona Honors College: February 11, 2020 in the Library from 12:15-12:45pm
  • Barrett Honors at ASU:  February 11, 2020 in the MPR from 6:30-7:30pm
  • U of Arizona:  February 18, 2020 in the Library from 12:15-12:45pm
  • NAU:  February 26, 2020 in the Library from 12:15-12:45pm

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES:

Important Dates and Reminders: 2019-2020

SAT Test Dates & Deadlines

Saturday, March 14, 2020 (Registration Deadline: February 14)
Saturday, May 2, 2020 (Registration Deadline: April 3)
Saturday, June 6, 2020 (Registration Deadline: May 8)

ACT Test Dates & Deadlines

Saturday, February 8, 2020 (Registration Deadline: January 10)
Saturday, April 4, 2020 (Registration Deadline: February 28)
Saturday, June 13, 2020 (Registration Deadline: May 8)
Saturday, July 18, 2020 (Registration Deadline: June 19)

Resources and Links:

Resume Template
College Information Form
SAT/PSAT/SAT Subject Tests (sending scores)
SAT Registration Guide
Common Application
Great Hearts Summer Program Opportunities
FastWeb
FinAid
HEFAR
Monica Felton
Naviance
The College Interview

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College Acceptances for the Class of 2019

Arizona State University, AZ
Barrett, The Honors College at ASU
Baylor University, TX
Benedictine University, AZ
Berry College, GA
Bob Jones University, SC
Boise State University, ID
Brigham Young University, UT
Brigham Young University, ID
Brigham Young University, HI
Creighton University, NE
Glendale Community College, AZ
Gordon College, MA
Grand Canyon University, AZ
Grove City College, PA
Hillsdale College, MI
Illinois Institute of Technology, IL
Iowa State University, IA
The King’s College, NY
Loyola University of Chicago, IL
Maranatha Baptist Bible College, WI
Northern Arizona University, AZ
Pensacola Christian College, FL
Phoenix College, AZ
Pratt Institute, NY
Purdue University, IN
Regis University, CO
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY
Saint Vincent College, PA
Southern Utah University, UT
Texas Christian University, TX
Tusculum University, TN
University of Arizona, AZ
University of California, San Diego, CA
University of Hawaii at Manoa, HI
University of Kansas, KS
University of Michigan, MI
University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN
University of North Carolina at Asheville, NC
University of Notre Dame, IN
University of the Pacific, CA
University of Southern California, CA
University of Washington, WA
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Utah State University, UT
Vanderbilt University, TN
Westminster College, PA
Wheaton College, IL