We take the stress out of high school admissions tests.
HSPT
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is a 2.5 hour test only for 8th graders, offered in the fall of 8th grade year. It has 298 questions and is divided into five sections: Reading, Math, Verbal, Quantitative, and Language Skills. Our approach builds on your child’s existing knowledge, teaches them the optimal mindsets for each section, and teaches deep concept knowledge that transfers to their classwork, too.
It’s often offered at Catholic schools. Local schools that require the HSPT include St. Ignatius, Magnificat, St, Edward, Beaumont.
ISEE
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) has different lengths, because it can be administered for any student in grades 2-12. There are four versions: Primary for entrance to Grades 2-4, Lower for entrance to grades 5-6, Middle for entrance to grades 7-8, and Upper for entrance to grades 9-12. We tailor our approach ot any of
It’s typically required for admission to independent schools. Local schools that require the ISEE include Gilmour, Hawken, Hathaway Brown, University School, and Laurel School.