Applying to Colleges
Advice from ACT about what you need to do when you're applying to colleges.
Become familiar with college entrance requirements
You should know about admissions requirements before you start applying to colleges. While particular requirements vary, every college sets some standard for evaluating prospective students. Most colleges look at your high school performance, course selections, and test scores to decide which courses you will be allowed to take.
Register for and take college admissions tests
Most colleges want students to take a college entrance exam. Here is some helpful information about registering and preparing for the ACT test.
Should you test again?
Sometimes it's hard to know if you should retake the ACT test. This article offers some things to think about when you're considering whether you want to take the ACT test again.
Apply to "choice" colleges
The application process at each school is unique. Some things remain consistent though, and we have advice to help you through the application process.
Top 10 college application mistakes
Know common college application blunders to avoid. Counselors and admissions staff share the most common mistakes students make on college applications.