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FREE ACT Practice Materials to Support the Enhanced ACT
A huge thank you to our counselor partners for your valuable suggestions and requests for free ACT...
Talking ACT with 8th-Grade Families: Language Counselors Can Use
It's that time of year again when many schools host their 8th grade parent planning nights. We've...
Launching a Peer Mentorship Program for a Stronger Spring Semester
A new semester brings a natural chance for students to reset, reconnect, and walk into school...
New FREE ACT College and Career Readiness Standards Workbook
We’re excited to share the new ACT College and Career Readiness Standards Workbook. This...
The ACT: a Crossover to Greatness
If you’ve scrolled through sports social media lately, you might’ve caught it — a clip of NBA stars...
ACT Four-Year High School Checklist… And More!
Deciding where to go to college is supposed to be exciting and fun — yet for many families, it can...
Fall Into Balance
October is when the calendar gets loud—progress reports, family meetings, seniors in crunch mode,...
Building a Scholarship Database: Strategies for Counselors
As scholarship season ramps up, counselors are often the first point of contact for students and...
ACT’s State and District Rolling Deadline Policy: Enhancing Flexibility
ACT is committed to better support schools needing to request accommodations and English Learner...
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