ACT Academy

Students participating in the ACT Academy summer session talk to each other during a class exercise.

Are you taking the ACT? Need help studying or just don't know where to start?

ACT Academy 2025

ACT Academy is an annual residential summer program hosted on the University of Arkansas Fayetteville campus to help students tackle the ACT and provide more information about college admissions, academics, and campus life. Students will work on developing their ACT test-taking skills as well as learn about the many exciting opportunities at the University of Arkansas while staying in a residence hall and experiencing campus life. 

Dates

In 2025, we will host two sessions of ACT Academy. Students may apply to be considered for either or both (but if selected, will only be selected to attend one.)
Sessions:
  • Session 1: June 10-14, 2025 
  • Session 2: June 22-25, 2025 

Application

Current high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply online.  The application will open on November 15, 2024 and will close on April 1, 2025.

Cost

It is free to apply. If selected/invited for either session, students will need to pay a $30 program fee. Students selected/invited for the June 10-14 session will also need to cover the cost to register for the June 14th ACT test at the University of Arkansas test center. More information will be sent to those invited on the fees. Please do not register for the June 14th ACT test until you have heard about your selection status. 
 
Fee waivers: Students on free/reduced lunch have the potential to have both the program fee and ACT test registration fee waived. The cost of the residence hall, meals, and classroom supplies are covered by the College Access Initiative. 

Requirements

  • Students must be in 9th-11th grade this academic year (2024-2025.) 
  • Students who are invited and attend ACT Academy must stay on campus in the residence hall and participate in all parts of the entire program.

Student and Parent Testimonies

"I wanted to thank you again for everything your program did for my son. He did indeed bring up his math and science scores to make a 31 on the ACT that he took in October using your voucher. Bless you all for what you do for minority students that just need a little direction to do their best on the ACT."

"You got to have the ACT score with the grades. Thanks to the University of Arkansas’ ACT Academy, I’ve scored the highest I’ve ever done in two categories. Jumping 7 points higher in English, and 3 in Math!!"

"The Academy not only helped me achieve my goal score, it helped me break out of my shell, overcome my shyness as well as the fear I had of speaking in front of people. Now, I am a more confident person overall. I wanted to thank you for helping me achieve my goals as well as helping me grow as in individual."

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Contact Us

 

cai@uark.edu