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High School Courses to Save You Money

High School Courses to Save You Money (15-minute video)

High School Courses to Save You Money: AP, IB, Dual Enrollment, and Early College are options to earn college credits while still in high school. These courses can save you time and money! John explains the benefits and the caveats, and how to consider which might be...

successful college visits

Successful College Visits (17-minute video)

Successful college visits are key to helping find your best-fit college. Learn what to look for, red flags, and good questions to ask, and more. If you cannot visit a campus in person), check out these virtual options for a successful college visit: CampusReel...

What is the average ACT score

2026 Average ACT® Test Score by State

The national average ACT score is 19.2 out of 36. Knowing how your ACT® score compares to national and state averages is a useful benchmark as you set goals and prepare — but it shouldn't be your only target. Read on to see every state's average, and learn what score...

College Prep Checklist

College Prep Checklist

Feeling overwhelmed about what comes next after high school? Here's a College Prep Checklist to help you get started. Freshman Year ☐ Begin discussing post-secondary education options. Many parents and families believe higher education is necessary to achieve career...

Solving the Hardest Math Questions on the ACT

Tackling the Hardest ACT® Math Questions

Ready to tackle some difficult ACT® Math questions? If you don’t love math but are doing what it takes to improve your ACT® Test score, these questions are for you. The Toughest ACT® Math Questions The toughest ACT® math questions fall into two types: advanced...

Test Prep Motivations for Students

Why Test Prep Matters for ALL Students

How do you motivate students to prep for the ACT® Test & SAT® Tests when they don't currently plan on going to a four-year college? Here are a few reasons test prep matters for every student. Improves Core Skills ACT® Test & SAT® Test Prep provides further practice...

career readiness

Career Readiness in Wisconsin Schools

Career Readiness is an important part of public education and a key part of our mission to help students find their best-fit post-high school destination. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Career and Technical Education Team recently surveyed 4,500 high...

5 Tips to Improve Your ACT® Test Score

5 Tips to Improve Your ACT® Test Score

What’s the best-paying job you can have as a high school student? Spending quality time improving your ACT® Test​ score is a trigger for big scholarships that can make college affordable. Apply these steps, and watch your ACT® Test score increase. 1. Prepare early and...

when do you take the act and sat

When Should You Take the ACT® Test and SAT® Test?

Every year, the ACT® Test​ (September, October, December, February, April, June, July) and SAT® Test (August, September, October, November, December, March, May, June) are offered. All colleges will accept either. Some students may find one test easier and thus score...

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