About ACT
Helping People Achieve Education and Workplace Success
ACT is transforming college and career readiness pathways so that everyone can discover and fulfill their potential. Grounded in more than 65 years of research, ACT’s learning resources, assessments, research, and work-ready credentials are trusted by students, job seekers, educators, schools, government agencies, and employers in the U.S. and around the world to help people achieve their education and career goals at every stage of life.
Bringing Our North Star to Life
We exist to fight for fairness in education and create a world where everyone can discover and fulfill their potential.
In the Community
ACT's Giving Program provides donations to community programs around the United States. More than 600 groups have benefited since 2012.
News & Blog
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ACT Center for Impact and Learning, Guest Blog
For many students, taking the ACT is more than just a test — it’s an opportunity to strengthen skills, build resilience, and prepare for the challenges of college. Terrell L. Woodard, Jr., a senior at Northwestern State University and an accomplished student leader, knows this firsthand. By taking the ACT multiple times, he impr
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Industry News, Workforce, Youth Apprenticeship Week
As the school year comes to a close, many students are choosing to enter the workforce after high school graduation. This is a great time to highlight how registered apprenticeship programs empower students and young adults while also delivering a talented and career-ready workforce to businesses around the country. Employers,
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ACT Center for Impact and Learning, ACT Scholar, Guest Blog
ACT established the ACT Scholars program to nurture the academic talent of graduate and community college students at the University of Iowa and Kirkwood Community College, respectively. These institutions share ACT’s commitment to helping all learners achieve their college and career goals. Each ACT Scholar’s story reflects r