College and Career Readiness
Ready. Set. ACT!
Whether you're preparing for college, exploring college alternatives, or want to certify your career skills, ACT is here to help you every step of the way!
Discover Your Best Options for Life After High School
Start by selecting a path that reflects where you are today, or switch paths along the way to discover new options!
Make the Most of High School
Maybe you're still thinking about what comes next. Access resources for high school and explore college majors and careers based on your interests.
Get Ready for College
Get placed in the right college courses, explore college majors that align to your interests, and discover colleges and scholarships that can set you up for success.
Explore College Alternatives
Learn about options beyond traditional 2-year and 4-year college paths like trade school, apprenticeships, military careers, and more.
Certify You're Career Ready
Build and measure workplace skills and earn a nationally recognized credential that will get you noticed by employers.
Summer ACT Without the School Stress
Summer is here and is the perfect time to test – no school stress, available test centers, overall fewer distractions, and you can achieve your college planning goals with exclusive events!
Register for the upcoming July ACT and:
- Build up your time management skills and learn the best hacks with access to a FREE virtual event hosted by Encourage®.
- Gain access to an exclusive Q&A session with our lineup of college counseling professionals - these pros will be on hand to get you through the rest of the summer.
ACT Navigator – College and Career Planning for Families
ACT Navigator is college and career planning as a step-by-step journey. This tool is a timeline to help you know where to start and what to do for college and career planning.
Within ACT Navigator, you’ll find:
- Timely and actionable steps through the junior and senior years of high school, organized by season, to help your student meet milestones and stay on track.
- Exclusive content from our trusted network of experts.
- Resources and helpful tips for college admissions, financial aid, testing advice, alternative paths, and more!
Ready? Start Navigating!
Taking the ACT
All the information you need to register, prepare, receive, send, and understand your scores!
Student Blog: Your Go-To Guide
We know life as a high school student can be exciting, confusing, and busy as you figure out the next steps on your unique journey. We’re here to offer you guidance as you navigate high school into your future.
In this blog, you will find articles on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:
- High School Resources
- Preparing for College
- College Life
Start exploring today.