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2020-21 Test Optional Admission Policy

Jun 05, 2020
For the 2020-21 admission cycle Grinnell College will adopt a test optional admission policy.

Peaceful Protests and the Grinnell Admission Process

Feb 26, 2018
Grinnell would never penalize a prospective student for peaceful public protest. Indeed, we reward students in the application process who have used their voices to address important social problems.

Remy’s Route

Mar 31, 2014
Remy Ferber ’14 talks about Grinnellians' commitment to excellence, service, and leadership.

There's Something About Grinnell

Jan 24, 2014
Rewarding experiences, learning that matters, firsthand research, and a vibrant, supportive community with global outcomes.

Global Grinnell

Sep 30, 2013
"Grinnell put us together. This is the meeting place." — Serbian Kristina Duric '13

Meet admission counselors on the road!

Sep 30, 2013

Grinnell College’s Office of Admission is staffed with a team of road warriors — admission counselors who crisscross the nation (and the world!) in the fall. We want to meet you,…

Writing the college essay

Sep 18, 2013

We’re sure that there are some students who love and look forward to writing the college essay, and a massive “HOORAY!” to all of you. That said, we imagine that for many of you,…

Class of 2014 Admitted Student Profile

Jan 04, 2013

Class of 2014 Admitted Student Profile

  • 1211 Admitted Students
  • 259 Varsity Captains
  • 114 International Students
  • 167 First Generation College Students
  • 328…

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