Texas and ACT:
Partners in College and
Career Success
They say everything is bigger in Texas. We aim to make sure Lone Star students are our biggest success story yet.
Like you, we are deeply invested in the success of every student in Texas. Our holistic approach to college and career readiness is designed to serve the diversity of Texas students by helping you navigate scholarship opportunities, overcome test-optional policies, fill career gaps, and gain deep insights found in the data.
ACT was founded on the belief that the strength of our multi-faceted society rests squarely on academic and workplace success for everyone. Access is everything. As a nonprofit, we are committed to bringing the underserved to the table with our outreach and fee waiver programs, and that’s why we are the only college entrance exam that provides accommodations for English learners.
On-Demand Webinar: Texas Accountability Updates and the ACT
A review of the Texas accountability updates for the 2023-2024 school year and beyond, including the new College, Career and Military Readiness (CCMR) requirements, ACT indicators, and best practices to meet state and federal mandates for CCMR and Outcomes Bonuses.
Why Texas Schools and Districts Choose the ACT
Next Steps
Explore the benefits of testing students on a school day.
Learn more by reviewing the Texas-related curated resources below.
Connect with ACT Texas experts. Request a district or school consultation and/or talk to an ACT representative.
Enroll for 2023-24 - Participate in the Texas state-funded ACT administration. Request your personalized enrollment link to start the process. Deadline for spring enrollment is January 10, 2024.
Andy J. Benoit, Ed.D.
Texas A&M Corpus Christi
“In helping students prepare for success in college, we have found that each student brings something different for enrollment professionals to consider. We strongly support traditional consideration areas like GPA and class rank as they indicate performance in high school and commitment to educational pursuits. However, standardized tests like the ACT provide additional opportunities to demonstrate understanding of key concepts that can be strong indicators to preparedness. When considering these factors as a whole (and even with co-curricular engagement), a stronger and more holistic predictor of student success can be achieved.”
Andy J. Benoit, Ed.D.
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Toolbox
Texas Data with ACT's Online Reporting Tool
ACT College Readiness Benchmarks
An Educator's Guide to College and Career Readiness
Free Test Prep for Your Students
- For a more comprehensive test prep option, consider ACT Online Prep
Aligning Curriculum for District and Student Success
Learn how students of Helena Public School district in Montana have improved College Readiness.
ACT Supporting Solutions
Success doesn’t happen in a year. It happens year after year. That’s why ACT offers a continuum of sequential assessments that prepare your students for a lifetime of success—in college and beyond.
In the spirit of partnership, we have extended Texas exclusive pricing for select ACT solutions.
Year 1 2023-24 Student |
|
PreACT 8/9 & 10 |
$14.50 |
ACT Workkeys |
$11.50 |