ACT’s Strategic Partners
ACT is proud to work with a number of strategic partners in a variety of different areas of the Career and College readiness space. Our aim is to work with strategic partners that can add value to learners, their families and the educators that serve them. If you have any questions about potentially becoming an ACT strategic partner please contact Andy Taylor (Andrew.taylor@act.org).
ACT & BenchPrep: Advancing Career Readiness
ACT and BenchPrep’s partnership is reshaping workforce preparation for today’s learners. Through the delivery of ACT’s WorkKeys® Curriculum on BenchPrep’s dynamic, configurable learning platform, ACT provides non-traditional students with an accessible and engaging way to build the critical skills employers demand. This partnership focuses on enhancing the learning experience and helping individuals develop foundational career readiness skills. ACT and BenchPrep empower learners with the knowledge, confidence, and preparation needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving workforce.
Collegewise
Collegewise is the official ACT partner for college admissions. As the most trusted voice in the college admissions space, Collegewise is on a mission to help more students experience the transformative power of higher education. A strategic partner of the ACT since 2023, Collegewise empowers students through expert guidance that simplifies the admissions process, reduces stress, and supports well being, so that students can gainacceptance to great-fit colleges where they can thrive.
In partnership with the ACT, Collegewise develops and presents the My Journey webinar series, reaching thousands of families with expert guidance on every stage of the college admissions process. Collegewise offers a wealth of free, expert resources on everything from middle school success skills to college essays and application strategies, and together with the ACT, expands access to these tools for students and families nationwide. The partnership also delivers professional development for educators and school counselors worldwide, offering practical support and resources to help students succeed.
For over twenty-five years, Collegewise has offered expert, one-on-one college admissions counseling for middle and high school students. We also collaborate with schools, nonprofits, like-minded organizations, and employee benefit programs to increase access to trusted guidance. Visit us at collegewise.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Going Merry
Going Merry is the leading college financial planning platform dedicated to matching students with scholarships, discovering and comparing colleges, and providing a dynamic marketplace of financial wellness partners. Committed to promoting accessibility, equity, and financial empowerment, Going Merry delivers personalized resources, expert guidance, and data-driven tools to help high school seniors and undergraduates maximize aid opportunities and minimize debt. As an official strategic partner of ACT, Going Merry works to integrate scholarship matching and financial aid planning into ACT’s college and career readiness ecosystem, ensuring students and families receive support throughout their college financial planning journey.
Kaplan
Since 2020, Kaplan and ACT have worked together to deliver the most authentic and rigorous prep experience, trusted by hundreds of thousands of students each year. Through this strategic partnership, students gain access to high-quality, affordable resources designed in three distinct formats to support a variety of exam preparation needs. The offerings include 99th-percentile-scoring teachers leading live online classes, full-length practice tests, on-demand video lessons, and practice questions with in-depth answer analysis, all aligned to the structure, format, question types and content of the ACT.
The organizations’ researchers and psychometricians monitor and rigorously evaluate outcomes and effectiveness of the programs. Recently, Kaplan, with ACT review and approval, published a 4-point score gain for highly-engaged Live Online students. Students who put in the time to prepare with Kaplan, on average, increase their practice exam scores by 4 points. Together, ACT and Kaplan are committed to leveling the playing field by making effective test preparation accessible to all students, especially those from underserved communities, empowering them to be confident and ready to demonstrate their knowledge on the ACT and through the results, pursue their college goals.
Mastery Prep
ACT Education Corp. has collaborated with MasteryPrep® on a new and improved approach to ACT preparation called ACT Online Prep, Powered by MasteryPrep. This strategic partnership was formed with the mission of providing a world-class, customized ACT practice experience to all school districts and educators with the goal of empowering every student to succeed.
As a leader in the test prep market, MasteryPrep already works with over 2,500 schools and school districts to provide meaningful, measurable academic support that supports student performance on standardized assessments without teaching to the test. Their platform offers adaptive assessments, detailed analysis, and a contextual course of study for students to help them focus on critical skills that need improvement.
ACT is transforming college and career readiness pathways so that every student can discover and reach their full potential. Grounded in more than 65 years of research, ACT’s learning resources, assessments, research, and work-ready credentials are trusted by students, job seekers, educators, schools, government agencies, and employers in the United States and worldwide to help test-takers achieve their education and career goals at every stage of life.
Mastery Prep’s test prep solutions for the ACT already use ACT-licensed content. This strategic partnership between ACT Education Corp. and MasteryPrep strengthens the existing relationship and highlights the shared commitment to improving outcomes for all ACT test takers.
National Test Prep Association (NTPA)
The National Test Prep Association (NTPA) is the leading professional organization dedicated to supporting educators and tutors specializing in standardized test preparation. Committed to promoting excellence, ethics, and continuous improvement, NTPA provides resources, professional development, networking opportunities, and advocacy for test prep professionals worldwide. As an official strategic partner of ACT, NTPA collaborates closely to enhance accessibility, equity, and quality in ACT preparation, ensuring students and families have trusted, ethical support to reach their academic and collegiate goals.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and ACT are proud to collaborate in expanding educational access and opportunity through a partnership rooted in shared values and a commitment to empowering the next generation of learners. By combining our strengths, we are working to provide students and learning communities with the tools they need to succeed. This includes test-preparation support and tools, expanding awareness of fee-waiver programs, and community engagement in advancing education.
Sparkl
ACT is proud to work with its Strategic Partner, Sparkl. Sparkl offers ACT preparation in the international market and is a personalized one-on-one tutoring platform that supports students in preparing for the ACT. Every learning journey at Sparkl is designed around the belief that “one size fits one,” with study plans, pace, and pedagogy tailored to each student’s individual needs. Beyond subject mastery, Sparkl’s certified mentors provide structured guidance, real-time doubt-solving, and ongoing mentoring to helpstudents stay motivated and confident.
In addition to ACT preparation, Sparkl also supports students preparing for competitive Indian entrance exams such as NEET and JEE, while strengthening core school fundamentals. By blending technology with a student-centered approach, Sparkl ensures that academic excellence is paired with personal growth, confidence, and well-being — shaping not just successful learners, but future-ready individuals.
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is the #1 workforce development organization for students, empowering them to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. SkillsUSA represents more than 442,000 career and technical education students and teachers in middle schools, high schools and college/postsecondary institutions nationwide. Those members represent 130 in-demand occupational areas, from 3-D animation to welding. A vital solution to the skills gap, SkillsUSA has served over 15 million members since its founding in 1965. Learn more at skillsusa.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Texas Instruments
ACT is collaborating with Texas Instruments Education Technology (TI), the gold standard for excellence in math, to enable students to demonstrate their mathematical knowledge and achieve their best performance on the ACT mathematics test. TI provides exam approved graphing calculators and interactive STEM technology to drive student understanding and engagement without adding to online distractions. TI is committed to empowering teachers,inspiring students and supporting real learning in classrooms everywhere.
The partnership with TI provides innovative resources and tools that maximize student potential. This includes instructional videos and study materials demonstrating optimal use of TI calculators during the ACT mathematics test, as well as professional development programs for teachers focused on effective calculator-based testing strategies. This collaboration reinforces ACT's commitment to providing students with trusted, high-quality resources that support their journey toward achieving their collegiate and career aspirations.
For more information about TI products and resources, visit education.ti.com and follow TI on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X and Pinterest.
Wiley
As the official publisher of ACT® test prep materials, Wiley (NYSE: WLY) delivers authoritative study guides to help students achieve their academic goals. Wiley is one of the world's largest publishers and a trusted leader in research and learning. Our industry-leading content, services, platforms, and knowledge networks are tailored to meet the evolving needs of our customers and partners, including researchers, students, instructors, professionals, institutions, and corporations. We empower knowledge-seekers to transform today's biggest obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities. For more than two centuries, Wiley has been delivering on its timeless mission to unlock human potential. Visit us at Wiley.com. Follow us on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.