Welcome to the Counselor’s Corner page! On this page we have ACT test and prep help along with many other great resources.
ACT
Make sure you have taken and sent your scores to the colleges you are interested in.
Register and receive more information regarding the ACT here:
- Go to www.act.org.
- Click on blue Register Now button.
- Next, click on Create Account and fill in the information.
- The school code 250443 (This code will be used during the registration process).
- You will be allowed to select date and location during the registration process.
- The writing section is not required but it is recommended.
2019-2020 ACT Dates & Registration Deadlines
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | (Late Fee Required) |
| September 14, 2019** | August 16, 2019 | August17-30, 2019 |
| October 26, 2019 | September 20, 2019 | September 21-October 4, 2019 |
| December 14, 2019 | November 8, 2019 | November 19-22, 2019 |
| February 8, 2020* | January 10, 2020 | January 11-17, 2020 |
| April 4, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | February 29-March 13, 2020 |
| June 13, 2020 | May 8, 2020 | May 9-22, 2020 |
| July 18, 2020* | June 19, 2020 | June 20-26, 2020 |
**See non-Saturday testing for information related to this test date.
Online ACT Prep
- ESF, Get2College
- The ACT Practice Questions
- Union Test Prep
- 4TEST
- McGraw-Hill Education Practice Plus
- PowerScore SAT Preparation
- ACT Prep
- Number2
- March2Success
Free ACT Workshops are available through the Get 2 College Center in Jackson.
Website – www.get2college.org
Address – 2600 Lakeland Terrace, Jackson, MS 39216
Phone – 601-321-5533ACT
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens October 1 for all seniors. It is highly encouraged to complete this application even if you do not feel you qualify. It is FREE! Set up an appointment with Get2College to help in filling out the application. Please visit this website to learn more: https://get2college.org/fafsa-2/ (https://fafsa.ed.gov/)
Mississippi State Aid opens October 1: MTAG (2.5 GPA and 15 ACT), MESG State Grant (3.5 GPA and 29 ACT), HELP state aid (2.5 GPA and 20 ACT). Please visit http://msfinancialaid.org to complete the application or contact Get2College for help.
Scholarship deadlines for universities are as soon as December 1st for some Universities. Check with your recruiter or the university website to see when the deadlines are set. The scholarship application could require essay completion and/or recommendation letters. Do not wait until the last minute.