K–12 Educators & Administrators
Counselor Toolkit
Your students. Your plan. We've got the resources.
Practical tools and expert support to help you guide students through testing, college, and career readiness.
New here? Start with the basics.
Everything you need to understand the ACT, in two short reads.
Help Students Test
Plan for testing, support students before and after test day, and understand scores.
Communicate with Families
Share important info with families in ways that are clear, timely, and engaging.
Bring ACT to Your School
Learn about testing options for your school, district, or state.
Grow Your Program
Use data, professional learning, and proven strategies to support student success.
ACT Student Guide
Your Complete Guide
to the ACT
Help students feel confident, prepared, and supported at every step of the ACT journey.
This guide covers ACT basics, key dates, registration, test-day prep, scoring, MyACT tools, and next steps.
Most Popular Resources
The resources counselors grab most often this school year.
Test Prep
Help Your Students Prepare for Test Day
Find the Answer You Need
Test Prep Resources with Kaplan®
Walk through these short mini-lessons for each subject with your students, featuring an ACT question, answer, and key takeaways.
Meet the Counselor Outreach Team
Former educators and counselors who understand your challenges. Ask about testing, request resources, or talk through strategies for supporting students.
Email us directly: counselor@act.org
For help with registration, MyACT, or other general questions, please contact ACT Customer Care.
From the Counselor Blog
Timely updates, fresh ideas, and practical tools — plus ACT, PreACT, and WorkKeys news.
Resources
New FREE ACT Practice Materials for Counselors
Explore free ACT prep resources, including full-length practice tests, sample questions, videos, and helpful tips for students, families, and educators. New resources will be added regularly.
Counselor Tips
Help Students Find Their Story
Help students recognize and share their accomplishments with a simple brag sheet. Get practical tips and a free template to help students reflect and prepare for college applications.
Events
2026 College & Career Readiness Workshops
Join ACT’s free 2026 professional development series for K-12 educators, featuring hands-on workshops and focused webinars with practical strategies and expert guidance.
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