Welcome to the Pre°µÍøTVRising Stars Program!
We are excited to introduce the PreACT® Rising Stars program, designed to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of students who have excelled on Pre°µÍøTV8/9 during the 2024-25 school year. This initiative aims to honor the highest academic achievers and provide them with the tools and resources to plan the next steps in their educational journey.
TOP 5%
Highest-Scoring Students
NEXT 10%
Highest-Scoring Students
NEXT 35%
Highest-Scoring Students
Wondering where the 2025 Pre°µÍøTVRising Stars are located?
Check out our interactive tool that lets you look up the cumulative number of winners in each category — Distinguished Scholars, Rising Scholars, and Early Scholars— by state, district, and school.
Promotional Resources
Program Highlights
Eligibility
Any U.S. student who took Pre°µÍøTV8/9 from Sept. 1, 2024, to April 1, 2025.
Award Categories
- Pre°µÍøTVDistinguished Scholars: 
Top 5% highest-scoring students. - Pre°µÍøTVRising Scholars: Next 10% highest-scoring students.
- Pre°µÍøTVEarly Scholars: Next 35% highest-scoring students.
Recognitions
Starting in May 2025, schools/districts will receive awards from ACT — in the form of medals, and certificates — for their qualifying students. Use the communications guide and other tools on this webpage to help you celebrate locally.
Pre°µÍøTVRising Stars Winners
Filter by state, district, or school to see the number of Rising Stars recognized in each category!
STATE
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL NAME