Information Briefs
ACT's Information Brief Series presents quick snapshots of recent ACT research findings on a variety of topics in education and work, drawing on our extensive college readiness and career skills data.
Recent Information Briefs
- 2013-1: Importance of Student Motivation
- 2013-2: Social Engagement and Extracurricular Activities
- 2013-3: Importance of Student Self-Regulation
- 2013-4: Bachelor’s Degree Completion Rates for a Sample of Four-Year Postsecondary Institutions
- 2013-5: Associate’s Degree Completion Rates for a Sample of Two-Year Postsecondary Institutions
- 2013-6: Relationship Between ACT Composite Score and Year 6 College Cumulative GPA
- 2013-7: Relationship Between ACT Composite Score, High School GPA, and Year 6 College Cumulative GPA
- 2013-8: Connecting ACT Scores, High School GPA, First-Year College GPA, and Degree Completion (Four-Year)
- 2013-9: Connecting ACT Scores, High School GPA, First-Year College GPA, and Degree Completion (Two-Year)
- 2013-10: ACT Scores, High School GPA, First-Year College GPA, and Year 6 College Cumulative GPA
- 2013-11: ACT Scores, High School GPA, First-Year College GPA, and Year 3 College Cumulative GPA
- 2013-12: Accuracy of Student-Reported High School GPA
2012 Information Briefs
- 2012-1: ACT College Readiness Benchmark Attainment by Annual Family Income Level
- 2012-2: ACT College Readiness Benchmark Attainment by Mother’s Level of Education
- 2012-3: ACT College Readiness Benchmark Attainment by Family Income and Race/Ethnicity
- 2012-4: ACT College Readiness Benchmark Attainment in English by Race/Ethnicity and Income
- 2012-5: ACT College Readiness Benchmark Attainment in Reading by Race/Ethnicity and Income
- 2012-6: ACT College Readiness Benchmark Attainment in Mathematics by Race/Ethnicity and Income
- 2012-7: ACT College Readiness Benchmark Attainment in Science by Race/Ethnicity and Income
- 2012-8: Strength of Career Interests by Race/Ethnicity
- 2012-9: Career Interests by Occupational Field
- 2012-10: ACT College Readiness Benchmark Attainment by Career Interests
- 2012-11: ACT Scores and Postsecondary Degree Attainment: What’s the Connection?
- 2012-12: Academic Growth Patterns from EXPLORE (Grade 8) to the ACT (Grade 11 or 12) for English Language Learners and Students with Disabilities
- 2012-13: Implementing the Common Core State Standards: Progress at Higher-Performing High Schools
- 2012-14: Common Core State Standards: Implementation Support at Higher-Performing High Schools
- 2012-15: Anticipated Impact of the Common Core State Standards on College and Career Readiness: Perceptions at Higher-Performing High Schools
- 2012-16: Rigor and Clarity of the Common Core State Standards: Perceptions at Higher-Performing High Schools
- 2012-17: Second-Year College Re-Enrollment Among ACT-Tested High School Graduates Who Immediately Enrolled in a Four-Year Institution
- 2012-18: College Degree Completion Status at Year 7 Among ACT-Tested High School Graduates Who Immediately Enrolled in a Four-Year Institution
- 2012-19: Bachelor’s Degree Completion Rates Among ACT-Tested High School Graduates Who Immediately Enrolled in a Four-Year Institution
- 2012-20: Degree Completion Status at Year 7 by Second-Year Re-Enrollment Status Among ACT-Tested High School Graduates Who Immediately Enrolled in a Four-Year Institution
- 2012-21: Bachelor’s Degree Completion Rates by Second-Year Re-Enrollment Status Among ACT-Tested High School Graduates Who Immediately Enrolled in a Four-Year Institution
- 2012-22: Second-Year College Re-Enrollment Among ACT-Tested High School Graduates Who Immediately Enrolled in a Two-Year Institution
- 2012-23: College Degree Completion Status at Year 7 Among ACT-Tested High School Graduates Who Immediately Enrolled in a Two-Year Institution
- 2012-24: College Degree Completion Rates Among ACT-Tested High School Graduates Who Immediately Enrolled in a Two-Year Institution
- 2012-25: Degree Completion Status by Second-Year Re-Enrollment Status Among ACT-Tested High School Graduates Who Immediately Enrolled in a Two-Year Institution
- 2012-26: How Are College Enrollment and Persistence Related to College Readiness?
- 2012-27: College Persistence Rates by Economic Status and College Readiness
- 2012-28: College Degree Completion Rates by Race/Ethnicity and College Readiness
- 2012-29: Relationship Between ACT Composite Score and College Persistence
- 2012-30: Relationship Between ACT Composite Score and College Degree Completion
- 2012-31: High School Math, ACT Benchmarks, and College Degree Completion
- 2012-32: ACT College Readiness Benchmark Attainment by Annual Family Income Level 2012
- 2012-33: ACT College Readiness Benchmark Attainment by Family Income Level and Completion of the ACT-Recommended Core Curriculum
- 2012-34: Strength of Career Interests by Race/Ethnicity 2012
- 2012-35: Career Interests by Occupational Field and Race/Ethnicity 2012
- 2012-36: ACT College Readiness Benchmark Attainment by Career Interests and Race/Ethnicity 2012
- 2012-37: ENGAGE High School Graduation Index, Race/Ethnicity, and High School Persistence
- 2012-38: EXPLORE College Readiness Benchmark Attainment, Race/Ethnicity, and High School Persistence
- 2012-39: Race/Ethnicity Student Achievement Gaps Over Time 2012
- 2012-40: Promoting a Clear Focus on Academics: A Look at Higher Performing High Schools
- 2012-41: Fostering a Positive and Supportive Learning Atmosphere: A Look at Higher Performing High Schools
- 2012-42: Contribution of Professional Development: Perceptions at Higher Performing High Schools
- 2012-43: Value of Teacher Observation and Feedback: Perceptions at Higher Performing High Schools
- 2012-44: Collaboration Between Middle and High School Teachers: A Look at Higher Performing High Schools
- 2012-45: Timely Postsecondary Degree Attainment: Motivation and Engagement Matter
- 2012-46: Test Preparation and Changes in ACT Scores, Part 1 of 3: How Does Test Preparation Relate to ACT Scores?
- 2012-47: Test Preparation and Changes in ACT Scores, Part 2 of 3: How Does the Amount of Time Spent on Preparation Relate to ACT Scores?
- 2012-48: Test Preparation and Changes in ACT Scores, Part 3 of 3: How Do Particular Outcomes of Preparation Relate to ACT Scores?
- 2012-49: Sleeping Well, Eating Breakfast, and Feeling Calm: Experiences Related to ACT Scores
- 2012-50: Interest-Major Fit by ACT College Readiness Benchmark Attainment and Parents’ Level of Education