Join us for ApplyNH Day!

On October 16, 2025, the ORHS Counseling team will provide seniors with the opportunity to submit a free college application to an ApplyNH participating school (see list below).

Seniors should sign up for the opportunity in the Counseling Office ASAP!  

This event is part of ApplyNH, an initiative designed to increase the number of New Hampshire high school seniors as they plan for after high school and complete applications for their future, including college, training, military, and careers.   

• Thursday, October 16, 2025, in the ORHS Multipurpose Room. 
• This is your opportunity to take the step of setting up your future plans during a regular school day!  
• Submit NH college and university applications for FREE – fees waived for participating students only. 
• Receive expert, individual support from college and career access professionals who volunteer to work with you during the event. 
• Be entered for a chance to win a $500 scholarship!*  
  •  *To be eligible, students must submit a college application. 

How to Prepare

On the day of your ApplyNH appointment, you will need to come in with your completed Common Application (including a final draft of your application essay) and your fully charged school-issued laptop.

Questions? Contact your counselor! 

The ApplyNH (formerly I Am College Bound) program is open to all high school seniors attending participating public high schools. The program provides additional assistance and encouragement to students who may be the first in their family to attend college, as well as low-income students and others who may be unfamiliar with the post-secondary application process.  

For more information about this program, please visit https://graniteedvance.org/for-counselors/applynh/.

Participating Colleges and Schools:

• Colby-Sawyer College, New London
• Dartmouth College, Hanover
• Franklin Pierce University, Rindge
• Great Bay Community College, Portsmouth
• Keene State College, Keene
• Lakes Region Community College, Laconia
• MA College of Pharmacy & Health Services, Manchester
• Manchester Community College, Manchester
• Nashua Community College, Nashua
• New England College, Henniker
• New Hampshire Technical Institute, Concord
• Plymouth State University, Plymouth
• River Valley Community College, Claremont, Keene, and Lebanon
• Rivier University, Nashua
• Saint Anselm, Goffstown
• Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester
• University of New Hampshire, Durham