Welcome to the PreACT Rising Stars Program!
We are excited to introduce the PreACT® Rising Stars program, designed to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of students who have excelled on PreACT 8/9 during the 2024-25 school year. This initiative aims to honor the highest academic achievers and provide them with the tools and resources to plan the next steps in their educational journey.
TOP 5%
Highest-Scoring Students
NEXT 10%
Highest-Scoring Students
NEXT 35%
Highest-Scoring Students
Wondering where the 2025 PreACT Rising Stars are located?
Coming soon: an interactive tool that lets you look up your school and district to see the cumulative number of winners in each category — Distinguished Scholars, Rising Scholars, and Early Scholars.
Promotional Resources
Program Highlights
Eligibility
Any U.S. student who took PreACT 8/9 from Sept. 1, 2024, to April 1, 2025.
Award Categories
- PreACT Distinguished Scholars:
Top 5% highest-scoring students. - PreACT Rising Scholars: Next 10% highest-scoring students.
- PreACT Early Scholars: Next 35% highest-scoring students.
Recognitions
Starting in May 2025, schools/districts will receive awards from ACT — in the form of medals, and certificates — for their qualifying students. Use the communications guide and other tools on this webpage to help you celebrate locally.
PreACT Rising Stars Winners
Filter by state, district, or school to see the number of Rising Stars recognized in each category.
STATE
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL NAME