Counselor Toolkit

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Get access to:

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  • Season-based timelines for your juniors and seniors to support lesson planning and needs for college prep 
  • Comprehensive test prep options 
  • Important solutions to support students outside of traditional college prep
  • Access to tools that will help keep you and your students on track for their college and career journey

The dates in this document are subject to change. The most up-to-date information on the 黑料福利网test is available here.

Resources for Spanish-speaking students and parents can be found here.

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Downloadable Resources

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黑料福利网Enhancements

Keep up with the latest information about enhancements coming to the 黑料福利网test in 2025 for students who choose to test online.

 
 

Webinar Dec. 12: The 黑料福利网Enhancements

Join us for Raising the Bar: Explore the Latest 黑料福利网Enhancements, a webinar to prepare K-12 leaders for the enhancements coming to the 黑料福利网national test and 黑料福利网District/School Day Testing. Gain valuable insights to guide your institution through these updates with confidence.

黑料福利网Communication and Engagement Resources

 

Recognition Toolkit

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黑料福利网Communications Toolkit

Messaging, graphics, and resources for educators to communicate and engage students and parents around the benefits of ACT, Pre黑料福利网and WorkKeys.

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Upcoming 2024 Test Dates (National)

Test Date
 Regular Registration Deadline
Late Fee Applies After This Date
 Late Registration Deadline
 Photo Upload and Standby Deadline
September 14, 2024
 January 5 August 9 September 6
October 26, 2024 September 20
 October 7
 October 18
December 14, 2024 November 8 November 22 December 6
February 8, 2025 January 3 January 20 January 31
April 5, 2025 February 28 March 16 March 28
June 14, 2025 May 9 May 26 June 6
July 12, 2025* June 6 June 20 July 4

*No test centers are scheduled in New York for the July test date. See Non-Saturday Testing

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Test Administration* Enrollment/Signed Agreement & School List Deadline**
 Paper Test Date
 Online Testing Window
Fall 2024
(Online & Paper)		 August 28, 2024
 October 15, 2024
(Test Window 1) 		 October 15-18 & October 21-25
(Test Window 1) 
October 29, 2024
(Test Window 2) 		 October 29 鈥 November 1 & November 4-8
(Test Window 2)
Initial Spring 2025 
(Online Only)		 January 22, 2025 N/A
 February 25-28 & March 3-7
(Test Window 1) 
Early Spring 2025
(Online & Paper)		 January 22, 2025 March 11, 2025
(Test Window 1)		 March 11-14 & March 17-21
(Test Window 1)
March 25, 2025
(Test Window 2)		 March 25-28 & March 31-April 4
(Test Window 2)

Late Spring 2025
(Online & Paper)

 

 February 19, 2025 April 8, 2025
(Test Window 1)		 April 8-11 & April 14-18
(Test Window 1)
April 22, 2025
(Test Window 2)		 April 22-25 & April 28-May 2
(Test Window 2)

* Districts may participate in fall and one of three spring administrations.
** Standard Administration (connect with us for more info on accommodation test window dates)

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Free with the use of an 黑料福利网fee waiver, the Test Information Release (TIR) offers students the opportunity to receive the answer key along with the questions and their answers from the test three times a year. For more details, visit this page.

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Important Events for You and Your Students

 

Webinar: Creating a College and Career Readiness Day

Join 黑料福利网experts and guest speakers to discover what a College and Career Readiness Day is and how to have a successful event at your school.

My Journey Virtual College and Career Planning Events

Check out previous My Journey sessions, and sign up to be notified when registration opens for Fall 2024 events.

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Attend a College and Career Readiness Workshop

Learn more about the programs and services that 黑料福利网offers to help you ensure your students are on the right path.

Opt in to聽Educational Opportunity Service

Get Your Name in the Game with Educational Opportunity Service (EOS). Three Reasons to opt in to EOS when you register for the ACT: 

  1. Get discovered by colleges
  2. Find financial aid programs
  3. Broaden your college search

Additional Resources to Help Your Students

 

Making the Most of High School

Testing advice and other tools to help students lay a great foundation before graduation. 

 

Going to College After High School

Help your students understand readiness and whether they're on the path to achieve it.

 

All Things Career Readiness

Help students enter the workforce, build certifications, and gain college credit while showcasing career skills.

 

Developing Social Emotional Skills

Resources and tips to help foster key social and emotional skills.

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