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California High School Rolls Out the Red Carpet for College Applicants
By: Lisa King, director, American College Application Campaign
‘COVID Cohort’ of College Students More Likely to Be Placed in Developmental Courses Than Students Who Matriculated Prior to Pandemic
Colleges may be adjusting their interpretation of applicants’ high school GPAs due to grade...
Advocate for Others: ACT Scholar Strives for Equitable Health Care
ACT established the ACT Scholars program to nurture the academic talent of graduate and...
Flexibility Is Key in the Workforce
Joe T. Wood, special projects coordinator at Hardeman County Schools in Tennessee, sees...
Diana Virgil, School Counselor of the Year: Empowering Students to Succeed
In celebration of National School Counseling Week, Feb. 5-9, 2024, School Counselor of the Year...
Celebrating the Stories of Black Scholars
In celebration of Black History Month, ACT is reflecting on stories from Black students who are...
Fostering College and Career Readiness in Native American Students
For Native American Heritage Month, ACT is pleased to feature student voices from the Virginia...
‘COVID Cohort’ of College-Bound High School Seniors Report High Levels of Academic, Social, and Personal Preparation for College
Graduating seniors call for greater transparency about admissions timelines and processes
College Admissions After the US Supreme Court Decision
On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the use of race as a factor in college admissions...