ACT, Inc. is an American for-profit company primarily known for the ACT, a standardized test designed to assess high school students' academic achievement and college readiness. It was announced in April 2024 that the company, previously a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, had been purchased by the private equity firm Nexus Capital, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. The company was subsequently acquired by the nonprofit Educational Testing Service in June 2026.
- Country
- United States
- Headquarters
- Iowa City
- Website
- https://www.act.org
