• UPCOMING EVENTS

     

    Free College Essay Online Workshops for Grant Students

    We're excited to be partnering with College Essay Guy again this year to offer students several useful college application resources, including live virtual workshops on how to write personal statements. Grant High School students can join the live online courses listed below:

    • Personal Statement Boot Camps: 
      • Round 2: June 16th, 18th, 20th 
      • 10-11:30 AM PT & 4-5:30 PM PT for all dates
    • How to Answer the UC Personal Insight Questions Crash Course: July 14th & 16th, 3 to 5 PM 
    • The College Application + Supplemental Essays Crash Course: September 21st 

    How to register:

    1. Go to this registration page: https://students.collegeessayguy.com/student-self-registration-CEG-LIVE. 
    2. Enter your name and email, and select Grant High School from the School/Organization list. 
    3. You’re done! Put the dates and times in your calendar, and keep an eye on your email for the next steps and instructions for the assignments to complete and how to join the live events.
    4. Contact Ms. Snell, GH College Coordinator, at msnell@pps.net with any questions. 

     

    PCC’s Summer Start Smart Program: June & July at PCC Cascade & PCC Southeast Campuses

    Class of 2025 graduates transitioning to PCC this fall are invited to register for this program. It is a great opportunity for our students to stay on track and avoid summer melt by getting a jump-start on their college journey. Staff will be available to help you with advising and registration for Fall term classes. Career Exploration and Course Planning activities will also be provided. Questions? Email bryan.ruzicka@pcc.edu. Below are the dates and locations - there will be two 2½ hour sessions offered at each event. Register at https://connect.pcc.edu/portal/registration_session_east.  

    Cascade Campus - 705 N Killingsworth St., Portland, OR 97217:

    • June 20th, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm 
    • June 27th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm 
    • July 2nd, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm 
    • July 11th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

    Southeast Campus - 2305 SE 82nd and Division St., Portland, OR 97216:  

    • June 16th, 10:30 am – 3:00 pm 
    • June 30th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm 
    • July 9th, 10:30 am – 3:00 pm

     

    REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS: 

     

    Student Academy to Inspire Learning (SAIL): July 14th to 18th at the University of Oregon

    UO SAIL pre-college immersive summer programs and year-round mentoring programs inspire Oregon high school students to pursue, enroll and succeed in higher education. FREE weeklong day programs for rising high school juniors and rising seniors, hosted on the University of Oregon Eugene campus, where high school students learn about various subjects from distinguished University of Oregon faculty members through fun, social, and interactive activities. REGISTER HERE!

     

    Portland State University Imagine College Summer Program: July 15th to July 19th

    Imagine College, part of PSU's access and success initiatives, is a pre-college program dedicated to supporting students in their journey to, through, and beyond college. Its primary objective is to inspire, educate, and empower low-income students, students of color, new Americans, and aspiring first-generation college students who have a genuine interest in pursuing higher education. By providing a range of resources and guidance, Imagine College aims to equip these individuals with the tools they need to thrive in college and beyond. You will spend five days on Portland State University’s beautiful campus, getting a taste of what college life is like. You’ll stay in the residence halls, participate in workshops, explore the city of Portland in new ways, and make new friends. Visit the Imagine College website to learn more.