Advanced 6th graders across NYC trust ibidPREP to prepare them for the Hunter College High School entrance exam. Our proven approach develops the advanced analytical, mathematical, and writing abilities that set ibid students apart. Using our proprietary materials and systematic practice tests, we help students master both exam content and time management for this challenging three-hour assessment.
Time allowed: 3 hours
Test date(s): January
The Hunter College High School (HCHS) entrance exam determines admission to NYC's renowned Hunter College High School. The exam's format combines:
Success requires mastering both content and time management. Our teachers and textbook, Remain Clam! Test Taking & the Student Mind: Hunter Edition, help our students excel through:
Unlike the SHSAT, which is open to all, the HCHS is by invitation only. Students must qualify through their 5th Grade ELA & Math State Test scores. Private school students must place in via a separate pre-test. The Hunter exam is administered in January and only 6-8% of the students who take it gain entry to HCHS.
25-40% of ours do.
What prep does ibid offer the Hunter Test?
ibid's yearly Hunter Course is renowned across the city for its historical success. We start in October and work our way through to the actual exam in January.
We also offer, as always, in-person and remote one-on-one tutoring at any time.
When should my child start preparing?
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What does it take for success on the Hunter test?
The Hunter test is graded in two parts.
The Verbal and Math multiple choice questions are graded by percents. Students scoring around 75%+ (it varies year to year) have their essays read. Essays may be evaluated on any number of criteria, but we stress writing that:
Thank you for a great prep class. My daughter A. got into Hunter!
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We recommend 1-hour sessions for 4th-7th graders (except Hunter test), and 1.5-hour sessions for the Hunter, SHSAT, ACT, SAT, and beyond.
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with our founder, Stuart Servetar.
