School may be out for summer, but if your teen is college bound in a couple of years, this is a perfect time for him or her to study for the SAT or ACT. “It’s difficult for most teens to put in the kind of time they need to during the school year to study effectively for college entrance exams,” says Elieen Huntington, Co-Founder and CEO of Huntington Learning Center. “However, with school on break and many extracurricular activities on hiatus, summer gives teens the opportunity to focus on exam prep.”
To encourage teens to make the most of their studying and stay on track, Huntington offers this two-month study schedule:
Month one:
Month two:
Make sure your teen also registers for the exam early. For both the ACT and the SAT, registration deadlines are approximately four weeks before test dates. Here are the 2018-2019 exam dates:
SAT |
ACT |
August 25, 2018 |
September 8, 2018 |
October 6, 2018 |
October 27, 2018 |
November 3, 2018 |
December 8, 2018 |
December 1, 2018 |
February 9, 2019* |
March 9, 2019 |
April 13, 2019 |
May 4, 2019 |
June 8, 2019 |
June 1, 2019 |
July 13, 2019* |
*No test centers are scheduled in New York for the February and July test dates. No test centers are scheduled in California for the July test date.
If your teen needs help studying for the SAT or ACT, call Huntington. “Huntington’s customized test prep courses first help students identify their strengths and weaknesses so that their studying is precise and not haphazard,” says Huntington. “We also work on test-taking strategies, give tips for staying focused and calm during the exams, and prepare students with what to expect.” To learn more about Huntington’s individualized test prep services, call 1 800 CAN LEARN.
About Huntington
Huntington is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington’s mission is to give every student the best education possible. Learn how Huntington can help at www.huntingtonhelps.com. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com.
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