Just because the academic year is coming to an end, it doesn’t mean that learning has to come to an end, too.

Summer is a great time to do extra things away from school that will prepare you for next fall. High school juniors who have already taken the ACT test who would like to strengthen their scores are encouraged spend the summer reading and learning.

ACT offers a few suggestions to help make summer count:

• Visit your local library. Public libraries are great resources for additional learning materials. Talk with a librarian to locate items targeted to your needs. What is not available locally often can be retrieved through interlibrary loan programs.

• Seek out tutors to obtain individual coaching in areas you want to improve or even expand your understanding.

• Use every opportunity to learn. Taking a family vacation? Spend time learning about the area you’ll visit, its history and its demographics. Painting your house? Learn about the chemistry of paint or calculate the amount of paint you’ll need to cover the desired square footage.

• Read, read, read. Summer is a great time to read a book without a deadline. Immerse yourself in each one, researching the author and relevant history.

• Take a virtual trip around the world in 80 days. Since summer break typically lasts about 80 days, map your own way around the globe by studying different areas each week.

By taking advantage of every opportunity, you’ll have fun and learn at the same time.

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