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Hello! We're ACT. Most of you probably know us for the ACT test that high school students take to prepare for college, but that’s only part of what we do.

We're a mission-driven, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people achieve education and workplace success. Grounded in 60 years of research, ACT is a trusted leader in college and career readiness solutions. Each year, ACT serves millions of students, job seekers, schools, government agencies and employers in the US and around the world with learning resources, assessments, research and credentials designed to help them succeed from elementary school through career.
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Location
United States, Iowa, Iowa City
Employees
1001-5000
Phone
+1 319-337-1270
Founded date
1959

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Jan 2, 2026Andrew Neal: Why I voted ‘yes’ on school reform recommendations
Dec 8, 2025Benchmark, Inc. Names Lesley Vossenkemper as Chief Operating Officer/IntegratorBenchmark, a leader in roof and pavement consulting, has appointed Lesley Vossenkemper as its new Chief Operating Officer/Integrator. Bringing over 25 years of experience in scaling mission-driven organizations and driving strategic growth,...
Oct 16, 2025Superintendent Degenfelder Releases ACT Results for 2025 Graduating ClassCHEYENNE – Wyoming’s Class of 2025 maintained last year’s score by achieving an average composite ACT score of 19.1. Of the nine states that test all students, Wyoming is among the top two states. This year saw an increase in the percentage...
Sep 3, 2025How AI Is Turning High School Students Into the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs As AI reshapes education, students are turning school problems into products and building the future economy.This is the third installment in the "1,000 Days of AI" series. I've had a front-row seat to K-12 education's transformation — working with school systems worldwide as an AI education consultant to develop school district AI strat...
Jul 8, 2025MasteryPrep Acquires Sirius Education to Strengthen STAAR and TSIA2 Prep for Texas SchoolsSirius Education and MasteryPrep Logo Founded in 2009, Sirius brings a trusted STAAR brand and deep Texas footprint to MasteryPrep's growing K–12 portfolio BATON ROUGE, La., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MasteryPrep, the leading provid...
Jun 26, 2025ACT Announces Strategic Partnership with MasteryPrep to Unveil New, Reimagined Test Prep Platform for Schools and DistrictsACT Online Prep, Powered by MasteryPrep logo ACT Online Prep, Powered by MasteryPrep, includes expanded access, more flexibility, and enhanced performance insights IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, ACT announced a ...
Feb 18, 2025National Politics | Trump administration gives schools a deadline to end DEI programs or risk losing federal moneyThe guidance drew sharp backlash from civil rights groups and university groups. Some believe its vague language is meant to have a chilling effect, pressuring schools to eliminate anything touching on the topic of race even if it may be de...
Jan 8, 2025Mastering Standardized Tests: The Power of Practice Test DumpsStandardized tests are the gatekeepers to higher education. They can open doors or slam them shut. Among these tests, the ACT and TEAS stand out. They assess knowledge and readiness for college and nursing programs, respectively. But how do...
Jan 7, 2025ACT Practice Test Dumps: A Comprehensive Guide to Boosting Your Exam PerformanceShare Tweet Share Share Email The ACT (American College Testing) is one of the most widely recognized standardized tests in the United States for college admissions. It assesses a student’s academic abilities in core subjects such as Englis...
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FAQ about ACT

When was ACT founded?

ACT was founded in 1959.

What has the press written about ACT?

Parsers VC has collected 66 articles mentioning ACT, among them “Andrew Neal: Why I voted ‘yes’ on school reform recommendations” (Jan 2, 2026) and “Benchmark, Inc. Names Lesley Vossenkemper as Chief Operating Officer/Integrator” (Dec 8, 2025).

Is ACT still active?

Yes, ACT is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 14, 2026.