In addition to the standard school year testing dates, the SAT and ACT are now available to take during the summer. Students can take advantage of their time off to study, practice, and complete their test, all before the school year begins. Although your teen may prefer to spend their break relaxing, summer test prep has many benefits for students. The following guide explains why your child should study for and take their standardized test over the summer.

Why Summer ACT & SAT Prep Benefits Students

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Most students tend to take the big test in the Fall or Spring. During the school year, however, setting study goals and organizing a timeline up to the test date can be challenging. Students don’t always know what their schedules are going to look like in the months prior to testing dates. Although your child likely still has responsibilities over the summer, chances are their schedule will be lighter and much more predictable. It will be easier for them to form realistic study goals and set aside time for test prep.

More Free Time to Study

On top of being more predictable, summer schedules are generally more open. Students have regular classes, extracurricular activities, jobs, athletics, and college applications to think about while school is in session. When they use the summer before their junior or senior year to complete the test, they have time to figure out their strengths and weaknesses and take as many practice tests as they can.

When you enroll your child in a tutoring program, they’ll improve their study habits, learn test-taking tips, and get organized over the summer. When classes start up again, they can then focus on student life and college preparation.

Opportunities to Improve

If students wait too long to take their first shot at the ACT or SAT, they may not get the chance to take the test again. Preparing for and completing the test during the summer gives your child plenty of time to improve their score. Rising seniors will be able to retake in the fall or winter while rising juniors will have their entire junior year, the summer before their senior year, and the first semester of their senior year to boost their scores. Give your child the chance to retake their test by having them prep throughout the summer. 

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