Parents, challenge your student to complete these tasks during Christmas Vacation!
- Complete college applications (Seniors). Seniors can finalize their college choices and complete applications in time for regular submission deadlines, most of which are in January and February.
- Dig into that college essay (Seniors). It’s an important part of the college application process and requires a lot of thought and planning, so why not spend time away from the classroom to write a draft or two? Winter break might be a great time for family or friends to offer advice on the essay or proofread the content.
- Complete some test prep (Juniors and Seniors). Students prepare for ACT test content in the classroom, but they can use the break to prepare for the testing experience. Take a practice test or two. Use the time to dive into free or paid test prep tools from ACT.
- Get advice from family (All Students). The holidays are a great time to gather advice during family meals and holiday events. Students can turn family members into resources—ask about their college experience, lessons learned, job market trends, and even ask them to be references for college and job applications.
- Talk to friends in college (All Students). Remember: it’s Christmas break for college students, too. Students can talk to college-aged friends about their experiences so far, ask about classes and what they’ve learned, and get advice on narrowing down college choices.
- Read a book or two (All Students). That’s right—you can encourage students to crack open a book and read for fun. Never stop learning.
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