ACT testing rates spike in GEAR UP Iowa Districts

After GEAR UP Iowa implemented district wide ACT testing, many schools saw a significant increase in the amount of students taking the ACT. Without GEAR UP Iowa implementing this initiative, many students would not have the resources or access to take the ACT. Karen Misjak, executive director of Iowa College Aid said, “District testing eliminates the time and cost barriers for students by making it part of the school day and ensures the greatest number of students can be tested.” The article reports that almost 3,400 students were able to take the ACT this year because of this initiative.