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Our son just started his senior year of high school. For our family, the single most important ‘what’s next’ planning resource for us has been the steady trickling in of college brochures in the mail. They have served to both provide ideas and insights, and at the same simply create excitement (for the whole family if I am being honest). They started coming in after our son opted in to ACT Recruit Me.
What is ACT Recruit Me?
When you register for the ACT (or PreACT), you're presented with the option to opt in to ACT Recruit Me, a free and optional service.
Why is it Valuable for Students?
Get Discovered by Colleges & Scholarships
- When you opt in, colleges and scholarship organizations can see your profile—crafted using your ACT registration data like interests, intended majors, and goals—and reach out to you directly.
- Over 95% of participating students from a recent graduating class were contacted by at least one college.
Receive Personalized College Matches
- On average, high school seniors in the program receive communications from about 20 colleges or scholarship programs, identifying them as a good fit.
Identify Scholarship Opportunities
- It's not just about universities—financial aid agencies and scholarship programs use ACT Recruit Me to connect with students who qualify.
Streamline the Admissions Process
- Colleges can access your ACT College Report as soon as it's released and begin building your admissions profile—resulting in a faster and more tailored application experience.
Quick Summary
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Benefit |
How It Helps You |
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Free to use |
No cost at all when registering for the ACT |
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High match likelihood |
95%+ of opt-in students get contacted |
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Connections to 20+ schools |
Broadens awareness and options |
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Scholarship access |
Opens doors to financial aid programs |
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Faster admissions process |
Colleges can start reviewing you sooner |
ACT Recruit Me is an easy, zero-cost way to get your profile in front of colleges and scholarship providers. It expands your opportunities and simplifies your path toward finding the right college—and maybe even reducing costs through financial aid. And speaking from experience, it can lead to some fun family moments.
