Admissions officers I speak with emphasize that the process is not personal. With an overwhelming number of applicants, even small factors can determine a student’s acceptance. Below is an overview of what colleges prioritize. As development coaches, our primary focus is the student’s well-being and mental health. We provide information and guidance, but ultimately, students and families make their own decisions.

The ACT is making some structural (and a few content) changes to roll out for the digital test in April, 2025 and the digital and paper tests in September, 2025.