The time is finally here, the long awaited and much deserved summer vacation. After a long and grueling semester filled with tests, final projects, and tight deadlines, it is finally time for students and their parents to take a break! Families are heading off on vacations or looking forward to staycations. Both of which include days dedicated to rest, relaxation, new hobbies, and family bonding.
While we here at TestRocker believe the summer is a perfect time to decompress, we also see it as the perfect opportunity for high-schoolers to do some stress-free PSAT/SAT prep.
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Here are the top three reasons why:
1. Avoiding the summer slide
According to a study by John Hopkins University, children lose approximately 2.6 months of grade level equivalency in math during their summer months. This is because students often find themselves with no set routine and don’t receive the same level of intellectual stimulation that takes place in the classroom. Studying for the SAT over the summer with a customized program like TestRocker will keep children engaged. The program also helps refresh many concepts that were learned in school.
2. Studying when relaxed leads to better retention
There is no shortage to the number of studies that show that retention is higher when students learn while relaxed. Students have more free time in the summer, along with the opportunity to take a brief break before getting back to studying. This is the chance for your children to study more effectively for the SAT at their own relaxed pace, in a comfortable environment.
3. Getting ahead of the crunch
Mistakes are made when we do things in a hurry. The same is true with studying for the SAT. One big mistake is starting to study without a plan and final goal in mind. Beginning SAT prep during the summer allows students to invest in a summer study plan. The absence of schoolwork also makes it much easier to make time for dedicated SAT prep, 4-hour practice tests and quizzes. The next school year will bring along its own set of stresses: new classes, more activities, more tests, college applications, essays, deadlines and the SAT tests. Use the summer to help your child get ahead of the crunch, and the competition.
Learn how to prepare for the SAT & ACT over the summer here.
End the summer well ahead of the curve when it comes to SAT prep, and begin the next school year without the additional burden of anything more than the occasional SAT refresher.
Further reading: How to decide whether summer test prep is right for you
