ACT's Center for Equity in Learning

01/30/2023

Tomorrow: Join us and Dr. Purdie-Greenaway of Columbia University on January 31 at 11:00 a.m., ET for a webinar that builds on Dr. King’s legacy, where we’ll discuss examples of how well-designed systems and programs can better support diverse education populations. Register: https://bit.ly/3ZIaVRY

01/20/2023

Join us and Dr. Purdie-Greenaway of Columbia University on January 31 at 11:00 a.m., ET for a webinar that builds on Dr. King’s legacy, where we’ll discuss examples of how well-designed systems and programs can better support diverse education populations. Register: https://bit.ly/3ZIaVRY

12/14/2022

ACT Scholar and Kirkwood Community College student Fatima Lopez is pursuing her associate degree in nursing with the longer-term goal of earning her bachelor’s degree in nursing. Her mother has been her biggest inspiration in pursuing these goals and has been a constant source of support. Read more about Fatima: https://bit.ly/3PsN4AX

12/01/2022

Bryan Contreras of Encoura writes in a new blog post about the current college application season and unfinished college applications. Why are so many applications left unfinished and how can school counselors help students complete their applications? Read more:

This article first appeared in the December edition of the American College Application Campaign newsletter. There is a sprint every fall semester. It’s not atRead More...

11/16/2022

As we continue to celebrate National College Application Month, we asked ACT Communications intern Lauryn Lovett to share her inspiration for her college journey, tips for freshmen success, and her insights about internships. Read her blog post to see what she had to say: https://bit.ly/3hMG3hP

11/07/2022

Today, in honor of Day, Nelson Rhomberg, a current ACT Scholar and Kirkwood Community College student, shares this advice with us in his blog post: “Hard work pays off, even if you come from a hard background.” Learn more about him and his journey: https://bit.ly/3zS5x3m

11/01/2022

.ACT Communications intern Isabelle Keever shares her journey of transferring schools in her new blog post, including the factors that led to her decision and the process she went through to begin at a new institution. Isabelle offers advice to other college students interested in transferring, reminding them to lean on their support system while navigating the process. Read her post here: https://bit.ly/3sOlzaH

Throughout all four years of high school, I planned to decide on a college and major that I would stick with, which was the mindsetRead More...

10/18/2022

ACT Scholar and Kirkwood Community College Scholar, Tae Jordan, offers advice on time management and goal setting to college students in her blog post, including these words of advice, “Start setting high personal goals for yourself to help keep yourself moving and motivated.” Read her post here: https://bit.ly/3D2KwoF.

06/02/2022

Kirkwood Community College and ACT Scholar Mutasim Ahmed reminds college-going students that the process may be tough but you are “building muscles” for the future. Learn more in his new blog post:

More than a decade ago, as part of ACT’s 50th anniversary celebration, ACT established the ACT Scholars Program, as part of a pair of endowments toRead More...

05/23/2022

Last chance! Register for our Equity Speaker Series webinar with Haben Girma this Wednesday at 12 p.m., ET. She will speak about her education journey at Harvard and the importance of equity by design. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3knyH2k

05/19/2022

Don't miss out! Register today for our Equity Speaker Series webinar with Haben Girma on May 25, 2022 at 12 p.m., ET. She will speak about her education journey at Harvard and the importance of equity by design. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3knyH2k