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Jun 1

Congratulations to nearly 150,000 students from over 2,200 schools honored with the PreACT Rising Stars award for the 2025-26 school year! Early assessments and data insights are crucial for student success. Learn how to get involved with the PreACT Rising Stars program.⬇️#preACT

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May 29

ACT's first Learning Advisory Council session wrapped up with 70 participants from 31 states discussing college and career readiness. Maryland 11th grader Roxanna Rozehee highlights the importance of student voices in how policy-making affects them. Read her story here ⬇️

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May 29

Providing testing accommodations for qualified students is essential for fair assessments. ACT is dedicated to this and employs a rigorous verification process aligned with best practices and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discover more ⬇️ #act #accommodations #ada

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May 18

📢 School Counselors: Get ready for the fall school year with our engaging four-part webinar series hosted by the ACT Counselor Outreach Team. Join us July 22-23 for two one-hour sessions each day. Start the new school year refreshed and informed. Learn more and register ⬇️

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May 15

Foster Care Month is a perfect opportunity to highlight Gary Hopkins, who triumphed over childhood challenges with perseverance and mentorship. Thanks to the ACT Fee Waiver program, he retook the ACT, gained confidence, and now gives back by helping at-risk youth. Read more ⬇️

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May 7

Start the 2026-27 school year off right with some FREE professional development! ➡️ Connect with ACT experts. ➡️ Exchange ideas with your peers. Reserve your spot now by registering for a workshop near you! ⬇️ #ACT #webinar #collegeandcareerreadiness #K12 #highereducation

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May 5

🎉 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! To all the teachers out there, we think you are doing an amazing job❣️ And we at ACT will continue to be your ally with testing, curriculum, and data support — because frankly, we couldn't do it without you. #teacherappreciationweek #act #K12

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May 4

📢Registration is now open for ACT testing dates for the 2026-27 school year! Plus, get a 4th chance for a My Answer Key for the December test date. Register now and start planning! ⬇️ #ACT #highereducation #ACTprep #collegeadmissions #collegeandcareerreadiness

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Apr 30

Trending now: It's cool to bridge education and workforce together to strengthen the talent pipeline and build up local communities. Attend our latest webinar about how ACT's Pathways to Success Toolkit builds this bridge. Read the research and register below ⬇️

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Apr 29

National Apprenticeship Week (4/26-5/2) is a powerful reminder that career pathways don’t have to be one-size-fits-all. ACT supports this with resources like the ACT Pathways to Success Toolkit. Download it here ⬇️ #ApprenticeshipWeek #ACTWorkKeysNCRC #Workforce #EarnAndLearn

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Apr 24

🎓 National Decision Day is May 1! Whether students are headed to college, a trade program, the military, or the workforce, celebrate their achievements, and inspire younger students who are still working toward their future goals. Check out ideas from The Dope Counselor⬇️

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Apr 23

🏫During Community College Month, we celebrate the important role community colleges play as the 'bridge with many lanes' connecting high school, the workforce, and four-year universities. Read more ⬇️ #ACT #WorkKeysNCRC #collegeready #workforceready #communitycollegemonth

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Apr 21

Discover the 4 Rs when it comes to aligning curriculum with ACT College and Career Readiness Standards, as told by Craig Gehring, founder and CEO of MasteryPrep and our partner for ACT Online Prep Powered by MasteryPrep — a valuable, strategic tool for educators. Read more ⬇️

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Apr 20

Webinar: Strengthening Talent Pipelines with Pathways to Success Explore the ACT Pathways to Success Toolkit and the upcoming Workforce Pell Grant expansion. Education, workforce, or economic development leaders - don't miss out! May 7 at 3:00 PM ET Register and learn more ⬇️

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Apr 15

🏫 Searching for and applying to college can be daunting, but it poses unique challenges for low-income, underrepresented, and first-generation students. 👨‍🎓 ACT's ACAC addresses this through College Match Day for high school juniors. Bring College Match Day to your school ⬇️

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Apr 14

📊 ACT Presented Innovative New Research at the 2026 NCME and AERA Conferences. 📈 At the core of our mission is research that leads to valid and meaningful data that empowers informed decision making Check out our featured research study on college and career readiness: ⬇️

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Apr 10

↗️ The PreACT suite of products is the stairway that gives students and educators the steps for academic and assessment success. Discover how the PreACT suite of products can elevate your teaching approach and enhance ACT performance ⬇️ #PreACT #ACT #assessment #highered #k12

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Apr 9

📢News Alert! ACT released "The Pathways to Success Toolkit" bridging education systems and workforce opportunities, leading to stronger communities. Read more about this important resource and access the Pathways to Success Toolkit ⬇️ #ACT #Workready #WorkforcePell #ACTWorkKeys

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Apr 3

A good standardized test demonstrates its quality and reliability through: ✔️ Relevancy ✔️ Evidence ✔️ Data-driven ✔️ Validity Read more about why all standardized tests aren't created equal, and what you should look for ⬇️ #ACT #highered #K12 #readienss #reliableassessment

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Mar 31

Come to the 2026 ACT Summit for strategies on closing the education and workforce gap for student readiness and success in both college and career. Seats are filling up fast. Reserve your spot today. ⬇️ We'll see you in Nashville, July 13-15. #ACTSummit #workforce #highered #K12

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Mar 24

🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 ACT American College Application Campaign School of Excellence Winners! Discover how the ACT ACAC program can help your school open doors to college for every student. ⬇️ #ACAC #ACACSchoolofExcellence #ACT #highered #collegereadiness

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Mar 23

Read NC's Gaston County School District's inspiring story as a potential model for reimagining career readiness — how they brought these hands-on, career-focused programs to fruition, and most importantly, how their students and the local community are benefiting from them. ⬇️

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Mar 19

Breaking: The call for proposals to host a session at a 2026-27 ACT Regional Event is now open! What you need to know: The deadline to submit a proposal is June 5, 2026 Registration for attendees opens in July Submit your proposals today! ⬇️ #ACTevents #K12 #highered #workforce

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Mar 18

In-school district testing for the ACT has more advantages than you think. Read more about the benefits in our latest blog in the comments below. ⬇️ Enrollment is now open to offer Fall ACT District/School Day Testing for the 2026-27 school year. ⬇️ #ACTdistricttesting #highered

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Mar 17

In today's AI-driven hiring landscape, the ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate helps job seekers showcase their work-ready "human" skills to employers. Learn how it can expand the pool of qualified candidates! ⬇️ #ACTWorkKeys #NCRC #workready #careerready

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Mar 13

Shelby High School in Shelby, NC, is dedicated to giving every student the chance to take the ACT test through the ACT Fee Waiver program, opening doors to new postsecondary opportunities. Learn more about how the #ACTFeeWaiverProgram empowers students to pursue their goals. ⬇️

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Mar 10

ACT appoints industry veteran John Weiner as its new Chief Assessment Officer. “We are excited to see how his expertise and insights help drive ACT into a technology-driven future.” said ACT CEO Steve Tapp. Read more about Weiner in the comments ⬇️ #ACT #assessment #AI

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Mar 9

Read Steve Tapp's latest blog, "The Transformative Power of Convening In-Person: Facilitating Collaboration and Success" and learn why ACT's many in-person events makes them a stand-out leader in the assessment industry. ⬇️ Witness that power at the 2026 ACT Summit - Nashville.

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Mar 6

A new article in FDI Alliance International features ACT's Jasen Jones explaining the crucial role our Work Ready Communities play in bridging the gaps between education, workforce systems, and employers. Read the full article ⬇️ #ACTWorkReadyCommunities #Workforce #ACTWorkKeys

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Mar 2

📢 LAST CHANCE! Early registration wraps up today, March 2. Join the hundreds of K-Career leaders who have already signed up for three days of bold ideas, strategic insights, and powerful collaboration. Don't wait - REGISTER ⬇️ #2026ACTSummit #highered #K-12 #workforce

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Feb 26

Student readiness is evolving — and so is ACT. Read about our latest research on readiness in the comments. Bridget Feagler, ACT vice president of product for K-12 education, discusses how ACT has evolved the concepts of college and career readiness on the Chad Carden Podcast.

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Feb 26

Catherine Hofmann, senior vice president of government and public relations, reflects on our commitment to listening to our customers, whether they are students, educators, counselors, higher ed leaders, or workforce development professionals. Read her full article ⬇️ #ACT

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Feb 18

South Carolina Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, who also serves as the Chair of the National Lt. Governors Association, highlights the initiatives promoting STEM education in her state and across the nation through the NLGA Lt. Governors' STEM Scholarship program. ⬇️ Read more below

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Feb 12

Vanderbilt Thompson and Ethan McLean's educational paths and achievements were significantly shaped by their ACT preparation and membership in Phi Beta Sigma. Discover more about the collaboration between ACT and Phi Beta Sigma ⬇️ #ACT #PhiBetaSigma #CollegeAccess #ACTprep

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Feb 11

In honor of this year’s #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience, check out ACT's newest counselor blog post ⬇️ discussing ACT's in-depth research report about how to support students in STEM for future success. ⚛️ #ACT #ACTresearch #girlsinSTEM #EducationMatters #highered

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Feb 9

ACT’s My Journey FREE webinar series makes college planning easier for students and families. 🎓 What Colleges Really See: Turning High School Choices into Admissions Wins 🗓️ Tuesday, February 10, 2026 6:30 p.m. CT Reserve your free spot ⬇️ #ACT #webinars #collegewise #highered

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Feb 6

We’re proud to sponsor the National Lieutenant Governors’ Association STEM Scholarship Program, a national initiative that empowers K–12 schools to expand meaningful STEM learning opportunities. Apply for the NLGA STEM scholarship ⬇️ #STEMeducation #educationpartnerships #NLGA

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Feb 5

We believe that early insights lead to big futures. The PreACT Rising Stars Program is about more than just a score, it’s about giving students a roadmap for success long before graduation. See how the PreACT Rising Stars program is making an impact ⬇️ #PreACTRisingStars #K12

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Feb 4

We are honored to acknowledge their hard work, dedication, and passion during this #NationalSchoolCounselorWeek. Working alongside school counselors, we continue to provide them with valuable resources for the student journey. hubs.ly/Q041Dtqm0 - #ACT #schoolcounselors

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Feb 3

In a new blog post, CEO Steve Tapp shares his insights on ACT's next phase of growth driven by listening to our customers and partners, and adapting by streamlining our processes and strengthening the user experience. Read about Steve's vision for ACT and those we serve below.

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Feb 2

⭐ Early registration for the 2026 ACT Summit ends soon, and if you are in the K-12, higher ed, or workforce space, you do not want to miss this event. 📆 When: July 13-15, 2026 🤠 Where: Nashville, Tennessee Register now and save $100: hubs.ly/Q041gtZd0 #2026ACTSummit

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Jan 28

This #DataPrivacyWeek, we’re reminded that student data is both powerful and personal. ➡️ Discover essential data privacy best practices and more in ACT's in-depth research brief: hubs.ly/Q040KThS0 #ACT #assessment #DataPrivacyWeek #StudentDataPrivacy #EducationPolicy

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Jan 23

Whether you're a student, a counselor, or a K-12, higher ed or workforce professional, we have a blog for you. 🔷 The Student Blog 🔷 The Counselor Blog 🔷 The Industry Insights Blog (formerly known as The Leadership Blog) Check out all three blogs here: hubs.ly/Q04071tB0

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Jan 22

"We are more powerful when we come together." Your journey to the '2026 ACT Summit: Where Policy and Practice Meet Purpose' starts here: hubs.ly/Q03_T-1F0 Early registration ends March 2. #2026ACTsummit #ACT #highered #K12 #workforce #nashville

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Jan 22

January is National Mentoring Month - a perfect time to highlight something we all know makes a profound difference in a student's journey: mentorship. Read about the value of mentorships here: hubs.ly/Q03_QMKM0 #ACT #Mentorship #StudentSuccess #NationalMentoringMonth

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Jan 20

🤔 Are you wondering how the ACT College and Career Readiness Standards paired with engaging curriculum and test practice translates to stronger student outcomes? 💡Find out by registering for our upcoming virtual event: Register here: hubs.ly/Q03_x6KF0

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Jan 15

ACT's latest research find that everyone deserves a second chance. Discover the advantages of retaking the ACT in school during senior year, benefiting students, schools, districts, and states alike. hubs.ly/Q03_0Sqd0 #ACT #highered #assessment #ACTretest ACTretake

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Jan 12

To make the value of ACT prep more accessible for schools, ACT is offering a prorated six-month subscription to ACT Online Prep Powered by MasteryPrep at a 50% discount until February 28. Request a free quote today hubs.ly/Q03-rmVm0 #ACT #ACTprep #AOPbyMasteryPrep

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Jan 9

The ACT College and Career Readiness Standards are built into the foundation of every ACT assessment and supported by three decades of research. Learn about ACT’s College and Career Readiness Standards and how they can be a tool for student success. #ACT #collegecareerready

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Jan 8

ACT recently had an engaging conversation with Shanthia Washington of the Alabama State Department of Education and Lynn Vasquez of the New Mexico Public Education Department about aligning academic and workforce data. Read the full story here: hubs.ly/Q03-6bYy0

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