AACT COMPASS
​​College & Career Center 

Looking for information about getting a job after high school, colleges to attend, SATs, ACTs, scholarships, FAFSA, military options and anything else to help guide you to your next adventure after graduation? The AACT Compass College and Career Center website can provide you with all the information you need!  Also, check out our school's Career Center Board outside of the Compass Library for events!
​Important Dates and Announcements
12/8: The Army will be in the Commons during lunch

12/9: UNR Honor College representatives will be in the Commons during lunch

1/22: TMCC Foundation Scholarship Workshop in the
Compass 10:15 am. Going to TMCC in the fall? Come to this workshop and learn how to apply for additional scholarship opportunities. 

2/6-2/8: ACT Bootcamp at AACTFor students wanting to prepare for this test, we will once again be partnering with Tutors Across America to provide a discounted ACT Prep Bootcamp on February 6 - 8, 2026.  Students of all ages are welcome to attend. 
Schedule for the 3-Day (20-hour) ACT Weekend Bootcamp
Friday, February 6th              4:00 pm - 8:30 pm  
Saturday, February 7th          9:00 am - 6:00 pm (lunch break from 1:00-2:00)
Sunday, February 8th             9:00 am - 6:00 pm (lunch break from 1:00-2:00)
The bootcamps are averaging 3 -7 point improvements on the ACT, which can help with college admissions and scholarships. 
Regular Cost of Camp: $399 
Discounted Cost: $199 for Academy of Arts, Careers, & Technology students.
Use coupon code GOTRAILBLAZERS at checkout.
How To Enroll in the ACT Camp  
1. Go to: http://TutorsAcrossAmerica.com/ACTcourse  
2. Scroll down to find the one you want.  
3. Enroll as directed.  You are free to enroll in any camp that works for you.  
4. Use coupon code GOTRAILBLAZERS at checkout to get the 50% discount.  

2/24: ACT for Juniors. (No school for all other grades)
The State of Nevada requires all students to take the ACT Exam prior to graduation. This year's statewide test will be given to all 11th graders during the school day on February 24, 2026



What Are Your Goals for the Year?
Each student should be familiar with their goals, or at least what they should be achieving with each academic year.  Use the links below to learn what every student should be working toward as they move through high school. 
Freshman                                       Sophomore
Junior                                                  Senior
Dual Credit Courses
​WCSD students may enroll in a course at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), Sierra Nevada College (SNC), Western Nevada College (WNC), or University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) and receive both high school and college credit. Click here for the district’s page on dual credit opportunities, with information on how to apply, and a list of the dozens of college courses recognized by WCSD as offering dual credit. If you have any questions, ask your counselor!

Local University Applications
University of Nevada, Reno (UNR): If you would like to apply to go to UNR, click here. 
Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) - If you would like to apply to go to TMCC, click here. ​University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) - If you would like to apply to UNLV, click here. 

Want to Attend College in California? Check out CalState and University of California for all campuses!
​For information on how to establish CA residency for UC (University of California) tuition purposes check out Understanding Residency and for CalState check out Residency Requirements.
Click Here for: Tuition Savings Program for Out of State Colleges and Universities
List of colleges with reciprocity: Western Undergraduate Exchange
​FAFSA® and FSA ID
A FSA ID is a username and password that gives you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and can serve as your legal signature. 
 Click here for link to application.
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College & Career Center Location

AACT Compass (Career Center & Library)
380 Edison Way, Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-3920 ext. 35516

Compass Career Center and Library

The College & Career Center (CCC) is located in AACT's Library (The Compass). Students can use the CCC for studying, homework, computer use, printers and research. The CCC provides assistance for college applications, finding scholarships, registering for the ACT/SAT, resumes, and filling out the FAFSA. There is also information about various colleges, the ACT/SAT, the FAFSA, scholarships, job searches, and military. Have a career or college question, email Mrs. Adams here.
The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination and/or retaliation in any of its educational programs/activities, employment, and employment opportunities.  For the District's full Notice of Non-Discrimination statement as well as methods to address questions and concerns please visit our Notice of Non-Discrimination and Web Accessibility page. For more information, visit the Civil Rights Compliance Department page.

El Distrito prohíbe la intimidación, la intimidación cibernética, el acoso, el acoso sexual, la discriminación y / o las represalias en cualquiera de sus programas / actividades educativas, empleo y oportunidades de empleo. Para obtener la declaración completa del Aviso de No Discriminación del Distrito, así como los métodos para abordar preguntas e inquietudes, visite nuestra página de Notice of Non-Discrimination and Web Accessibility Para más información visite   Civil Rights Compliance Department page.