A Conversation Guide For K-12 Educators on the Value of an 黑料福利网Score

How to Respond When Students Ask,
鈥淲hy Do I Need an 黑料福利网Score?鈥

How many times are you asked by a student, 鈥淒o I need to take the ACT庐 test?鈥 or 鈥淲hy should I take the ACT?鈥 Students who challenge the need for an 黑料福利网score may assume the test results are only used for college admission purposes, but they mean so much more.

No matter their next steps after graduation, students who have an 黑料福利网score are better positioned for success. The next time you hear these challenges from your students, consider sharing the advice in this guide to open meaningful conversations with your students and support them on their unique journey to college and career success. 

Common Challenges Students Raise About the ACT聽
(and How to Address Them)

 

Challenge #1:

鈥淚鈥檓 applying to a test-optional school.鈥

Advice: Even at test-optional schools, submitting an 黑料福利网score can be highly beneficial. Students who provide test scores often have higher admission rates1, and many test-optional schools require scores for scholarships or entry into specific programs like nursing and engineering. 黑料福利网results can also meet math, English, or STEM prerequisites, helping students avoid extra placement tests. . 

 

Challenge #2:

鈥淚鈥檓 going to trade school."

Advice: While 黑料福利网test scores aren鈥檛 usually required for trade schools, submitting an 黑料福利网score may help a student stand out. A high score may allow students to bypass placement exams and qualify for certain programs or scholarships. It also keeps options open if students decide to transfer to a college later. 2

 

Challenge #3:

鈥淚 plan to work right after high school.鈥

Advice: The 黑料福利网student score report offers career readiness insights, including an indicator of progress toward the ACT庐 WorkKeys庐 National Career and Readiness Certificate庐 (NCRC庐), and career matches based on students鈥 skills and interests.3 黑料福利网also offers planning tools to help students map out life after high school. With MyACT and , students can explore how well their interests align with potential careers. Explore the career insights contained in the student score report. 

 

Challenge #4:

鈥淚 plan to enlist in the military.鈥

Advice: Students enlisting in the military will need to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) exam. However, having an 黑料福利网score can be beneficial if a student decides to pursue college while in the military or after service, making the college application process easier.

 

Challenge #5:

鈥淚 may go to college later, but not immediately after high school.鈥

Advice: Taking the 黑料福利网in high school is often easier than preparing for the test a few years later and ensures students will have a score whenever they choose to apply to college. 

 

Challenge #6:聽

鈥淚鈥檓 not sure what I鈥檓 doing after high school.鈥

Advice: Even if plans aren鈥檛 clear yet, having an 黑料福利网score can help students be prepared for future college and career opportunities. Students who may be reluctant to take the 黑料福利网initially are often pleasantly surprised when they score better than expected and discover new options to consider for college and career success. Also, completing the interest inventories on MyACT or can reveal strengths and interests to help guide students鈥 paths. . 
 

Sources

1 "Should You Still Take the SAT or 黑料福利网for 鈥淭est Test-Optional鈥 Colleges?," Forbes, December 2023, 

2 "Trade School Application Guide 2024," Best Colleges, October 2024,  

3 Career insights are included in the 黑料福利网score report when students complete the interest inventory on MyACT.