Events Near You

Throughout the fall and spring Grinnell admission counselors are on the road visiting high schools and attending college fairs in the U.S. and around the world. If you're on our mailing list, we'll let you know if we're going to be visiting your area.

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Interviews

We often offer admission interviews when we travel. As long as we have a current, active email address for you, you will receive an invitation if such interviews are being offered in your area. Please respond promptly to the email if you wish to schedule an interview. We also offer opportunities for you to request an online interview.

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Eight of the Best
Grinnell College is one of a group of eight highly selective, nationally recognized liberal arts colleges known as Eight of the Best.
- Claremont McKenna College
- Colorado College
- Connecticut College
- Grinnell College
- Haverford College
- Kenyon College
- Macalester College
- Sarah Lawrence College
Spring 2021 Eight of the Best Program

The directors and deans of admission of these colleges invite you and your family to join us for a 90-minute presentation about some of the most celebrated colleges in the United States. Each college has something distinctive to offer. As a group, they place great value on student-faculty interaction, small classes, and challenging curricula. These colleges send a high percentage of graduates on to graduate and professional schools, and count among their alumnae/i leaders in virtually every field.

Registration
Schedule of Events
- Check-in begins (10 minutes prior to the program time)
- Introductions and the Liberal Arts Context (10 minutes)
- Individual College Presentations (35 minutes)
- Individual College Conversations (45 minutes, optional)
Admission Events Around the World

In addition to visiting high schools and attending college fairs, Grinnell’s Office of Admission hosts a number of public events for prospective students and their families in cities around the world. We host Grinnell-specific events in select cities every year; these events may include presentations from admission and financial aid staff, faculty, current students, and alumni. We also partner with other colleges and universities to host events that allow prospective students to learn about the similarities and differences among a variety of institutions.

Events Near You

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Interviews

Eight of the Best

Spring 2021 Eight of the Best Program

Registration

Schedule of Events

Admission Events Around the World