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.
Wondering where the 2025 PreACT Rising Stars are located?
Check out our interactive tool that lets you look up the cumulative number of winners in each category — Distinguished Scholars, Rising Scholars, and Early Scholars— by state, district, and school.
Promotional Resources
Downloadable Resources
Here are some downloadable resources that you can use to spread the good news in your schools, districts, and communitites.
Video Resources
Congratulations Video for Students
Congratulations Video for Students and Staff
Program Highlights
Eligibility
- Phase I – Any U.S. student who took PreACT 8/9 from September 1, 2024, to April 1, 2025.
- Phase II – Any U.S. student who took PreACT 8/9 from April 1 to May 30, 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
- In May 2025, schools/districts received Phase I student medals and certificates from ACT.
- In October 2025, schools/districts will receive Phase II student medals and certificates from ACT.
PreACT Rising Stars Winners
Filter by state, district, or school to see the number of Rising Stars recognized in each category!
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