ACT’s Center for Impact and Learning team works to provide a variety of learning and networking opportunities. This page includes upcoming events, links to past events you may have missed, and speaking engagements where you can hear from the Center staff.

The Center provides space for deeper conversations virtually and in-person to highlight success strategies, promote impact infused research solutions, and engage with high impact organizations and leaders to discuss how to support all individuals, including students of color, first-generation students, families with economic challenges, and exceptional learners. These activities include webinars, Facebook Lives, and regional, state, and national conferences.

Virtual Personal Statement Boot Camp

Calling all high school juniors – Class of 2027! 

ACT’s American College Application Campaign (ACAC) is excited to partner with College Essay Guy this spring and summer to offer free webinars to help students get started on their college personal statement.

Register Now: https://site.act.org/webinar-personal-statement-boot-camp

What the Boot Camp Includes: 

Counselors, this session is for you too! Join your students and:

  • Learn how to provide essay writing support within your school building.
  • Add new strategies to your college navigation toolbox.

Students will learn how to:

  • Understand what colleges are looking for in a personal statement.
  • Identify strong and meaningful essay topics and stories.
  • Start brainstorming and outlining their essay.

About College Essay Guy:

  • Founder Ethan Sawyer wrote the bestselling guide College Essay Essentials.
  • His resources are widely used by counselors and students nationwide.
  • His website includes hundreds of free college application guides and tools.
  • He also hosts a popular college admissions podcast!

We’re excited for you to participate and get a strong start on your college essay.