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Accommodations and Supports Updates – State and District Testing
Welcome back to a new school year! As I reflect on the school year seemingly just completed, I...

First 30 Days: A Checklist for New (or Busy) School Counselors
The start of the school year comes fast. One day you are enjoying the last quiet moments of summer,...

The Enhanced ACT Explained
ACT has made some exciting changes to help students maximize their scores and feel more confident...

How to Create a Counseling Calendar That Actually Works
The start of the school year always brings a full plate. Between schedule changes, new student...

How to Talk to Students About Schedule Changes (Without Breaking Their Heart)
There’s one phrase that every high school counselor hears on repeat the first few weeks of school:
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New ACT Videos: Shareable Resources for Your Students!
We know that students and families have plenty of questions about the ACT—how to register, what to...

How to Order ACT Fee Waivers 2025/2026 – A Quick Start Guide
The first chapter of a personal journey towards success so often begins with ‘they gave me a...

Setting the Tone: Building Relationships with Students Early in the Year
As counselors, we all know that how you start the year can set the tone for everything that...

Recognizing Academic Excellence: PreACT Rising Stars
ACT is proud to recognize over 100,000 students from across the country as inaugural PreACT Rising...
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