Students Take Control of Their Futures
Real stories of navigating college and career choices with Encourage
[Encourage is] going to give me a start—and I’m going to find the finish.”
Ava
Junior
Rural Arkansas
Like many students, Ava was overwhelmed by the college search process — bouncing between websites, unsure where to begin.
Through her MyACT account, she discovered Encourage. Suddenly, her search had structure. With personalized college matches aligned to her interests and needs, Ava saw new possibilities open up.
Now, she feels empowered and confident that she's on the right path.
How Encourage Supports Students
Simplifies College & Career Planning
Encourage reduces overwhelm and empowers students with structured tools, interest assessments, and matched opportunities — all in one place.
Extends Your Reach
Encourage supplements your guidance efforts by giving students 24/7 access to personalized insights, so you can focus your time where it matters most.
Provides Visibility Into Student Progress
Easily monitor where students are in their planning journey — from scholarship matches to saved colleges and career interests — all through your educator account.
Trusted by Educators Nationwide
Used in schools across the country, Encourage is built with educators in mind and promotes motivation and meaningful postsecondary outcomes.
Simplifies College & Career Planning
Encourage reduces overwhelm and empowers students with structured tools, interest assessments, and matched opportunities — all in one place.
Extends Your Reach
Encourage supplements your guidance efforts by giving students 24/7 access to personalized insights, so you can focus your time where it matters most.
Provides Visibility Into Student Progress
Easily monitor where students are in their planning journey — from scholarship matches to saved colleges and career interests — all through your educator account.
Trusted by Educators Nationwide
Used in schools across the country, Encourage is built with educators in mind and promotes motivation and meaningful postsecondary outcomes.
Real Students. Real Stories.
Explore more student stories and see how Encourage is helping students across the country turn aspirations into action.
Matthew is a future veterinarian using Encourage to discover scholarship opportunities and schools close to home.
Sariah is a freshman who is saying goodbye to endless googling and using Encourage to get a head start on her scholarship search.
Ready for more college and career planning support?
Request an Educator Account
Getting started with Encourage is easy - simply request an educator account using the form below.
Once you have an account, you’ll be able to invite your students with just one click. As your students complete their profiles and connect to you, you’ll be able to access reports.