May 17, 2007

Jenny Gets Her ACT Scores

In the last installment of Jenny's audio diary, she gets her ACT scores back and she's pleased. She talks about the career recommendations on her score report, using the ACT website to see if her composite score is competitive for the college she's interested in, and what's next in her college planning.

April 23, 2007

ACT Test Day for Jenny

In the fifth installment of the audio diary she is keeping as she prepares to take the ACT, Jenny tells about taking the test. Her preparation helped her relax during the test, and she feels good about her performance. Now she waits for her scores.

Jenny Checks In the Night Before the Test

In the fourth installment of the audio diary she is keeping as she prepares to take the ACT, Jenny shares her thoughts the night before the test. She talks about what she is doing to be ready for the test the next day.

April 10, 2007

More Test Prep on the ACT Website

In the third installment of the audio diary she is keeping as she prepares to take the ACT, Jenny tells about her experience using the practice Writing Test offered in ACT Online Prep, and checking out what's available on the ACT student website.

March 30, 2007

Jenny Uses ACT Online Prep

In the second installment of the audio diary she is keeping as she prepares to take the ACT, Jenny tells about her experience using ACT Online Prep. She has used a test prep book, but she finds the online program more helpful. Find out what Jenny learned about the program and what she needs to work on before test day.

March 01, 2007

Jenny takes the ACT

Meet Jenny, a high school junior, who will be taking the ACT for the first time on April 14. She's recording a diary as she prepares for the ACT and sharing what she learns to help you when you take the test. Follow her until she receives her scores and then find out what she plans to do from there. Jenny introduces herself in this first entry, just seven weeks before the test date.

February 09, 2007

The Truth About Financial Aid

When you have questions about financial aid, the best place to go is the source. ACT visits with a college financial aid professional from the University of Iowa to get information students and their parents need to know. After you've listened to the program, see more financial aid information from ACT.

November 13, 2006

College Planning—Where to Start

Sometimes the hardest part of college planning is knowing where to start. In this podcast, some students ask how to get started and others give tips from their experiences. After listening, check out ACT's college planning information for more college planning topics and tools.

July 20, 2006

Campus Visits

Touring a college campus can help you to choose which college is right for you. What do you need to know before you head off to check out your favorite colleges? Hear advice from other students. Check out ACT's college search to help you decide which schools to visit or see our college planning information to find out what important questions to ask on a campus visit.

March 31, 2006

Preparing for the ACT

There are different ways to prepare for taking a test. Aside from getting yourself well rested and fed, there's the test content you have to think about. Hear what students have to say about how they prepared for the ACT and check out what ACT recommends.

December 20, 2005

On Track For College

The number one thing to focus on in high school is your coursework. Are you taking difficult courses or are you taking an easier path? Find out what high school courses you need to take and why.