Ah, sweet summer! Time for lots of sunshine, the beach, cookouts, fun trips, and so much more. Students and counselors have worked hard all year long, and now it’s time for a well-deserved break. But there’s still plenty to be excited about and plan for this month—both college prep related and not. Check out what’s coming up in June and get ready for some fun in the sun!
General college prep and planning
- For all students: Remind your high schoolers to take a break this summer—they’ve definitely earned it! Before you know it, new graduates will be packing for college, seniors will be starting the admission process, and juniors will be preparing for an important year ahead. Everyone deserves some rest before diving into summer jobs, college planning, and test prep. Speaking of which…
- For fall test-takers: The College Board recommends any student planning to take the SAT in October to start studying this month. Students who are taking the ACT this fall should also start studying if they haven’t already. Find fun ways to get ready with the articles and advice in our Test Prep section!
- For everyone: Each month, the College Essay Guy (Ethan Sawyer) packs his calendar full of webinars and events on everything from personal statement writing to skill building to understanding college finances. Be sure to share and check out all his resources for counselors, parents, and students!
Month-long observances and events
- Pride Month: It’s time to celebrate everything and everyone in the LGBTQ+ community. Support your LGBTQ+ students by sharing some of our college search, admission, and life advice specifically for them, like Campus Pride: The LGBTQ-Friendly Index list. Happy Pride!
- Caribbean-American Heritage Month: This month aims to promote and recognize Caribbean immigrant contributions to the United States. Learn more about Caribbean culture here!
- Audiobook Appreciation Month: Audiobooks are a great way to read and get other stuff done at the same time. Give them some love this month by encouraging your students to check out some of our book recommendations in audio form!
Saturday, June 1
SAT test date
Today is an SAT test date for students across the country.
CollegeXpress easy monthly scholarship opens
A new month means a new easy scholarship contest from CX! This time, we’re asking students where they’d love to go if they could travel anywhere in the US with our $1,500 Great Outdoors Scholarship. Starting June 1, students can register on CollegeXpress (or log back in) to let us know their answer for a chance to win big.
Tuesday, June 4
Free ACT prep class
Kaplan is offering their usual monthly ACT Live Online Trial Classes to help students prepare for the standardized test. The first of six free sessions planned this month takes place on Tuesday the 4th from 6:30–8:30 pm ET.
Wednesday, June 5
World Environment Day
Sponsored by the United Nations, World Environment Day is the perfect opportunity to learn what you can do to help save the planet. This year specifically focuses on #GenerationRestoration.
- 5 Easy Ways Everyone Can Fight for the Environment: The title says it all! Everyone can help the Earth—find out how with these five easy tips.
Friday, June 7
ACT regular registration deadline
Today is the regular registration deadline for the July 13 ACT test date.
National Doughnut Day
Today’s just a good excuse to eat a doughnut. What other motivation do you need?
Saturday, June 8
ACT test date
Today is an ACT test date for students across the country.
World Ocean Day
This year’s World Ocean Day theme focuses on “Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate,” building on last year’s theme of 30x30 (a plan to have 30% of the world’s ecosystems legally protected by 2030) for an overall multi-year action plan to help the planet.
National Best Friend Day
New or old, tell your best friends you love and appreciate them today!
Sunday, June 9
Free SAT/ACT scores webinar for parents
Prep Expert’s Dr. Shaan Patel is offering a revamped free parents webinar on strategies to help their teens win college scholarships and ace the new digital SAT. The event will take place on Sunday, June 9 at 5:00 pm ET, so be sure to share this opportunity to help parents and students familiarize themselves with the new test format!
Monday, June 10
Free ACT prep class
The next available ACT Live Online Trial Class takes place on Monday the 10th from 7:30–9:30 pm ET. Make sure your students register in time!
Start of National Email Week
Emails are an important method of communication in our everyday lives. Make sure your students know how to write a professional email for future college and career success.
Tuesday, June 11
Free ACT prep class
If students miss Monday’s session, have no fear! There’s an ACT Live Online Trial Class on Tuesday the 11th from 10:00 am–12:00 pm ET. Start prepping!
Free college admission webinar
Write Track Admissions is hosting a free College Admissions Secrets to Success webinar on how to navigate the competitive process and get into your dream school. Register now for this online event taking place on Tuesday the 11th from 6:00–7:00 pm ET.
Wednesday, June 12
Free SAT prep class
Kaplan is offering four free Digital SAT Live Online Trial Classes this month. The first will take place on Wednesday the 12th from 1:30–3:30 pm ET.
Friday, June 14
Flag Day
Today celebrates the anniversary of the adoption of the country’s first national flag design on June 14, 1777.
Saturday, June 15
Free ACT prep class
Whether they’re taking the SAT or ACT, students can prep on the Saturday the 15th! The ACT Live Online Trial Class is a little earlier in the day from 12:00–2:00 pm ET.
Free SAT prep class
Kaplan’s second Digital SAT Live Online Trial Class of the month will start just after the ACT class on June 15 from 1:00–3:00 pm ET.
Sunday, June 16
Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful dads and paternal figures out there. We hope you get to relax and eat some good food (that you didn’t have to grill yourself)!
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Free SAT prep class
Kaplan is hosting back-to-back Digital SAT Live Online Trial Classes this weekend. So if students miss the Saturday session, they can choose from two different sessions on Sunday the 16th from 2:00–4:00 pm ET or 6:00–8:00 pm ET.
Monday, June 17
Free ACT prep class
Another day, another ACT Live Online Trial Class! Students can prep for this one on Monday the 17th from 12:00–2:00 pm ET.
Tuesday, June 18
New Rising Researchers course begins
The first of Moon Prep’s three-session Rising Researchers program happened in May, but students can still sign up for the others two sessions. The second session starting on June 18 focuses on Medical Bioinformatics and its connection to AI and machine learning research. Students should be prepared to tune in for classes every Tuesday and Thursday for five weeks from 4:30–6:00 pm ET. (Please note that this is not a free academic opportunity.)
Wednesday, June 19
Juneteenth
Also known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth is a commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the US. Celebrate freedom today and learn more about this important anniversary!
- Timeline of Important Events in Black History: June 19 is just one of many important dates in Black history that everyone should take the initiative to learn more about.
Thursday, June 20
Summer solstice
Today is the first “official” day of summer and the longest day of the year. Enjoy all the sunshine we (hopefully) get today!
Friday, June 21
ACT late registration deadline
Today is the late registration deadline for the July 13 ACT test date (late fees apply).
Saturday, June 22
World Rainforest Day
The Global Summit is held each year in honor of World Rainforest Day to promote the protection and restoration of Earth’s most critical ecosystem.
Monday, June 24
Free ACT prep class
The final ACT Live Online Trial Class for the month of June will take place on Monday the 24th from 1:30–3:30 pm ET.
Wednesday, June 26
Another Rising Researchers course begins
The last Rising Researchers session from Moon Prep covers the Social Determinants of Health in Cardiovascular Disease. The course will begin on June 26 and take place every Wednesday and Saturday for five weeks from 5:00–6:30 pm ET. Be sure to share this opportunity with your STEM-inclined students! (Please note that this is not a free academic opportunity.)
Sunday, June 30
CollegeXpress easy monthly scholarship deadline
Today is the last day to enter our $1,500 Great Outdoors Scholarship! Students just have to register or log back in to CollegeXpress and answer our easy question to be entered into the drawing. Make sure they don’t miss the deadline on this great opportunity to win free money for school!
CollegeXpress Scholarship for Students of Color deadline
That's not the only scholarship deadline we have on June 30. Students of color can apply for this quarterly award by creating a free account or logging back into CollegeXpress and answering this question in just one sentence: What is your dream career to pursue after high school? They could win $1,500 plus a $500 donation to the charity of their choice!
Are your students looking for a summer “internship” opportunity? Recommend the CollegeXpress Brand Ambassador Program to them. And don’t forget, they can enter our easy scholarships for a chance to win money every month!
