Juniors: Scholarship & Testing Info

ACT Prep Session #2 will be from 1-3pm. This will focus on setting up your own study timeline, registering for any free resources you want to use (bring your ipad). We will take a reading practice test and start working on English and Math prep work.

Click the link for the National Opportunities: Preparing for College Guide & Workbook for information or download the book below. I have ordered some copies and will distribute them upon request when they are in. Email Heidi Clairmont: hclairmont@isd318.org to request a copy.

RSVP for the Hibbing Campus Preview Day

• Take the ACT on a National Test Date (Saturday). This is typically given at ICC & HCC. The 24/25 test dates are Oct 26, 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. 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.

College & Military Reps come to Grand Rapids High school to talk with students about what their organization has to offer. Juniors & Seniors can attend. Sign up to get a pass to come down to the counseling conference room during the scheduled times: SIGN UP FOR A PASS

Scheduled Reps will be at GRHS from the following organizations:

• US Marine Corps Weds Nov 12th at 10am
• MN Air National Guard Thurs Nov 21st at 10am
• MN Army National Guard Tues Nov 26th at 10am
• US Air Force: Weds Dec 18th at 11am

Counseling Office at GRHS

Email: hclairmont@isd318.org
Website: https://www.isd318.org/domain/129
Location: 800 NW Conifer Dr, Grand Rapids, MN, United States
Phone: 218-327-5760 .41544
Facebook: facebook.com/grandrapidshighschoolcounseling
Twitter: @GRCounseling