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3 Ways Tutors Can Use Summer Sessions to Strengthen Core Academic Skills

Maximize summer learning with targeted tutoring sessions focused on boosting reading, math, and writing skills. Use these planning ideas to support your clients during summer prep.

Matt McCorkleJune 23, 2026core academic skills, Math, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Writing Prompts, Essay Writing, Academic Skills, Summer, Summer Tutoring, Summer Sessions, Summer Prep, Tutoring, Tutoring Sessions, Tutoring Plans, Study Plans, Test-Prep Plans

Get Back on Course: Rebuilding SAT®/ACT® Skills After Summer Slide

Combat summer slide with diagnostic tests! Discover how to identify learning gaps and implement focused micro-lessons to help your clients regain their previously-mastered skills.

Matt McCorkleAugust 12, 2025Summer Slide, Skill Regression, Academic Skills, Fall Test Prep, Back to School, Summer Prep, Diagnostic Tests, Practice SAT® Tests, Practice ACT® Tests, Practice Tests, Learning Goals, Learning Gaps, Tutoring Sessions, Study Sessions

How Long Should Your Tutoring Sessions Be?

Optimal SAT®/ACT® tutoring session lengths and frequencies backed by research. Shorter, focused meetings boost engagement, retention, and test-day confidence.