Senior High · Philippines
The summer break before Grade 12 — your entrance test review window
The break between Grade 11 and Grade 12 is the last long stretch before UPCAT, which has run in early August in recent cycles. No classes, fewer deadlines — a good time to build steady review habits.
Where it can lead
- Students between Grade 11 and Grade 12
- Students who can give an hour or two a day over the break
Entrance tests to plan for
A few focused hours a day over several weeks goes further than cramming in July. Mix chapter review with practice quizzes, and take a full mock UPCAT near the end of the break.
The SHS curriculum has changed
From School Year 2026–2027, students entering Grade 11 follow DepEd's Strengthened Senior High School Curriculum: two tracks — Academic and Technical-Professional (TechPro) — with elective clusters in place of the old STEM, ABM, HUMSS and GAS strands. Students already in Grade 12 finish under the strand system. Schools only offer the tracks and electives they have teachers for, so check with yours.
Source: DepEd Memorandum No. 012, s. 2026.
The exams that come next
Prepare for your entrance tests
Super Tutor doesn't teach your SHS subjects — it helps with what comes next. Each college entrance test is its own course (UPCAT, ACET, DLSU's DCAT, USTET, PUPCET and more) with chapter reviewers, practice quizzes and an AI tutor; UPCAT also has full mock exams. Start free with a 5-day trial, no card.
Questions
What can the SHS Summer Review lead to in college?
Students between Grade 11 and Grade 12; Students who can give an hour or two a day over the break.
Which entrance tests should I plan for?
A few focused hours a day over several weeks goes further than cramming in July. Mix chapter review with practice quizzes, and take a full mock UPCAT near the end of the break. Tests to look at: UPCAT, ACET, DLSU (DCAT), USTET.
Are SHS strands still offered?
From School Year 2026–2027, students entering Grade 11 follow DepEd's Strengthened Senior High School Curriculum: two tracks — Academic and Technical-Professional (TechPro) — with elective clusters in place of the old STEM, ABM, HUMSS and GAS strands. Students already in Grade 12 finish under the strand system. Schools only offer the tracks and electives they have teachers for, so check with yours. (DepEd Memorandum No. 012, s. 2026)
Does Super Tutor have SHS or strand courses?
No. Super Tutor reviews for college entrance, civil service and PRC board exams — not SHS subjects.
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