• Take the ACT on a National Test Date (Saturday). This is typically given at MN North Itasca. The 24/25 test dates are Dec 14, Feb 8, April 5, June 14, July 12. You will need GRHS ACT code: 240990 to sign up. Fee Waivers will be available in counseling in October for free/reduced lunch students.

• The benefit to take the ACT on a national test day in December, April or June is that you can purchase Test Information Release (TIR) which allows you to receive a digital copy of the multiple-choice test questions, your answers, a copy of your answer document, the answer key, and the conversion table used in determining your ACT scores. If you took the optional writing test, you will receive a copy of the writing prompt, the writing test scoring rubric, and your essay scores. However, the cost to take the test on national test day is more, and the TIR service costs $32 if you sign up before you test. The fees for national test dates can be found on this link but this might be very valuable to help improve future scores if you plan to test more than once.

• The ACT will be offered at GRHS on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Seniors may take the test with the Junior class. We will not be offering the writing portion; many colleges/universities do not require it but check with any you are considering attending or need it for scholarships. Do I need to take the Writing portion? Cost is $55.50 and will be able to be paid through check or cash or online prior to taking the test; it is waived for students who have completed the Free/reduced lunch application and were approved for the current school year. (Please note: the district offering of ACT in April does NOT give your answers back. You MUST test on the national test day for this service**) More information will be available in January.

• Check out information from Minnesota Goes to College and the GRHS counseling office.
• Many Minnesota colleges and universities offer FREE applications during the month of OCTOBER. Check out the list at this link!

COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE EVENTS

Raise.Me - Seniors should be sure to have their portfolio up to date by Nov 1 for most schools.

• Students who turn 18 on or by Election day, Tuesday November 5th can register for the next election by October 18th. Register to Vote Here!

• You may also be able to register on site: What to bring to register on Election day

• Click here to find out where you vote.
• Polls are open 7am-8m. If you are in line by 8pm you have the right to stay in line and vote.

• GE-Reagan Foundation (National) Scholarship Program Deadline is Jan 3
• This National scholarship program offers numerous awards of $10,000 that are renewable for 4 years. GPA 3.0+; demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship

• Northern Michigan University Mon Oct 21st at 2pm
  
• Military Panel Tues Oct 22nd during Recharge A & D
• Polaris & Bemidji State: Manufacturing Excellence Program Oct 29th at 8:30am [Will be in Mr Sandy's Classroom]
• MN Army National Guard Tues Nov 26th at 10am
  
• US Air Force: Tues Dec 17th at 11am

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