51Թ can help your child get ready for the HSPT with an in-depth HSPT course. Taking an HSPT class gives your child the opportunity to work directly with an expert on the material they need to know before taking their exam. Continue reading for more information on how HSPT courses can add to your student's study plan. Or, get in touch with us today if you're ready to sign them up.
The High School Placement Test, or HSPT, is an exam that is typically taken by eighth graders who are seeking admission into a private or independent high school. High schools nationwide have been using the HSPT for over fifty years. A student's exam score may also influence whether or not they are chosen for competitive scholarships at these schools. HSPT classes could help your child develop a more effective and efficient study plan in the build-up to their examination.
Here's some more information on the different types of HSPT exams that are available to take:
- Closed HSPT - standardized national exam with a new edition released each year, scored by STS.
- Open HSPT - available to schools to purchase and handle scoring locally, allowing for additional exam customization at the school level
- Pre-HSPT - 7th-grade version of the Closed HSPT suitable as a way for students to warm up for the real HSPT the following year
When you sign your child up for an HSPT prep course, you can feel confident that they'll get the help they need to reach for more of their academic potential. Your student will get to work with their instructor through a series of one-on-one lessons. They can work through each lesson at their own pace and stop to get additional guidance with a challenging topic whenever they need to. Your child's HSPT prep class will also provide them with a customized study plan based on their specific areas of strength and weakness. This level of individualization in the learning process can be hard to find through other test preparation resources. For instance, if your student has a hard time with math, their tutor can spend extra time covering the math topics they need to know before taking the HSPT. Your child will be able to avoid having to work through material that they may already understand.
These are some of the topics that your child will encounter while taking their HSPT examination:
- Verbal skills
- Cognitive skills
- Reading
- Math
- Language
- Science (optional)
- Catholic religion (optional)
Naama: HSPT course instructor
...in this country. You only live once, and I really do learn something new every day. Of all the jobs I've had while pursuing music and art, I've found that teaching is the one in which I have the most to offer and that gives me the most in return. I believe that confidence is the largest factor in success at anything, and preparation leads to confidence. This applies to the SAT test; it applies...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ISEE
- ACT
- SAT
- +41 subjects
Kelsey: HSPT course instructor
...school years, and she believes that all students (regardless of their field of focus) need to build a solid foundation in writing, reading comprehension, grammatical and syntactical knowledge, and time management techniques. Kelsey has experience working with students of all ages and a wide range of subjects through her vast tutoring and editing background; she had worked as a lead tutor at a math-focused center for students ages 5 to 18, had individually tutored numerous...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ISEE
- GED
- ACT
- +79 subjects
Julie: HSPT course instructor
...is the key to understanding and interacting with the world in a positive way. I know certain books have changed my life and I hope to instill the same passion I have for the written word within all my students! I have been teaching both high school and middle school in Philadelphia for the past five years. I have taught reading intervention and seen many of my students make enormous gains. I am in the...
Education & Certification
- Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
- University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Urban Education
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ISEE
- SSAT
- SAT
- +26 subjects
Luke: HSPT course instructor
...my degree in philosophy with the teaching skills that I learned from guiding climbing. I worked with students in a variety of subjects from math, to history, to writing. In every subject, I was able to help lead my students into developing their own critical thinking skills. I also encountered some of the same fear that I saw from people 100 feet up a rock face. I used my guiding experience to help one student...
Education & Certification
- Colorado College - Bachelors, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ISEE
- SSAT
- ACT
- +39 subjects
David: HSPT course instructor
...students may learn in different ways and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays...
Education & Certification
- Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ACT
- SSAT
- SAT
- +37 subjects
Cynthia: HSPT course instructor
...in college and involved in STEM academics and research mentorship as well as a translation program from and to English outside of class. I speak Japanese and French, and I have taken the PSATs, SATs, 10 APs, and the GREs successfully. I would be willing to help with any of these subjects, with math, science, and languages being more of my strong suit, and I would be willing to drive to a location as well...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
- Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT
- ISEE
- PSAT
- +72 subjects
John: HSPT course instructor
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is allowed to understand the material rather than be lectured at, they're more likely to do well in the future.
Education & Certification
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
- University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ACT
- ISEE
- CLEP
- +110 subjects
Kaan: HSPT course instructor
...tutor back in high school helping kids with any problem related to Math and science. After focusing on my own academic career in college, I came back into tutoring with almost 4 more years of studying under my belt ready to get kids to want to learn. I pride myself getting students to be as confident in their answers, as I am in mine. My area of expertise ranges from algebra to physics to test...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Electrical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- ISEE
- +41 subjects
Daniel: HSPT course instructor
...for standardized tests like the ACT and SAT. I am very patient, and I enjoy working with students. When I tutor a student, I try to discover the root of the problem, usually a misunderstood or inadequately explained concept. Once I find the problem area, I can explain it as clearly and as simply as possible. If the student doesn't "get" the explanation the first time, I am willing to spend as much time on...
Education & Certification
- University of Dallas - Current Undergrad, Mathematics/Science
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT
- ACT
- ISEE
- +36 subjects
Amanda: HSPT course instructor
...guide, writing tutor, sexual assault counselor, and Greek life leader. I love traveling and have visited over 25 different countries and am particularly interested in the ways that writing and culture have symbiotically shaped human history. As a college graduate and an alumna of a Seattle private school, I have personally experienced the pressures and difficulties facing most high school students. I love learning in any form and have taken the PSAT, ACT, SAT, SAT...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- ACT
- +37 subjects
Thomas: HSPT course instructor
...developed and poorer, migrant worker regions of the city. The educational norms and approaches are in many ways in sharp contrast to American tactics of education. But parents and students in both countries share similar anxieties about getting a high-value education. I was happy to find that many of the student engagement strategies I've acquired in the U.S. were just as effective at creating a positive learning environment. Adapting to these new cultural standards has...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelors, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SSAT
- TACHS
- SAT
- +53 subjects
Naftali: HSPT course instructor
...Kaplan Test Prep in the past. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English and Writing. In my experience, there is no best approach for how to tutor students. Every student is different and should be taught in a way that helps them better understand both the subject matter in front of them and themselves as a student. I believe that the healthy combination of creativity and patience can...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Current Undergrad, Dramatic Writing
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- +54 subjects
Amy: HSPT course instructor
...students interested in learning about neuroscience. Since college, I have continued tutoring students on a weekly basis in a wide variety of subjects. I graduated from Middlebury College in 2012 with High Honors in Neuroscience, and now plan to attend medical school. I am a diligent worker and consistently ensure that I am prepared to meet the student's needs. I am exceptionally patient and excellent at developing creative ways for learning when I see a...
Education & Certification
- Middlebury College - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ISEE
- SAT
- SHSAT
- +60 subjects
Jing: HSPT course instructor
I am deeply passionate about the field of education. I look forward to tutoring and helping individuals who are dedicated to their future. I am happy to offer advice about college applications and career counseling as well. I can't wait to meet you!
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Psychology & Political Economics
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SSAT
- SAT
- ACT
- +53 subjects
Sean: HSPT course instructor
...and a math minor. I have been tutoring for more than 6 years. For 2.5 years, I taught math to Cornell Engineering undergraduates, and I looked forward to it every week! On 51Թ, I tutor up to college level mathematics and physics, test prep (including AP courses, and SAT reading/writing). Explaining difficult math and science concepts in plain English is my forte. I love teaching and will be glad to help anyone become an...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +67 subjects
Sheena: HSPT course instructor
...questions. I know how to rephrase questions and bring them back in ways that each student is interested in to see maximum results. Most importantly, I find ways to make the material interesting and easily relatable to my students. A personal investment in material is a great way to see progress! Aside from learning and teaching, I love traveling (I recently visited Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia and plan to go to South Africa in a...
Education & Certification
- Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College - Bachelors, Economics, Chinese
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT Subject Tests
- TACHS
- ISEE
- +48 subjects
Margot: HSPT course instructor
...you to do your best work. I take this attitude and my teaching style and adapt it to the needs of each individual student. We'll work together to figure out how YOU learn best, what approaches work well for you, and ultimately, how we can achieve your goals. Whether you're a struggling student who needs a patient and a new way of explaining concepts, or a star student who wants a tutor who will challenge...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Double Major in Music and Theater
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- TACHS
- ACT
- SSAT
- +57 subjects
Rachel: HSPT course instructor
...St. Agnes Academy. My Human and Organizational Development major, which is designed to teach students how to find solutions to human problems in organizations and communities, has helped me cultivate and expand upon both my problem solving skills and my interpersonal skills. With my skills, personal experience as a student, and knowledge I believe that I can provide students with the tools necessary to succeed. Additionally, I am very accommodating and will work to meet...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Economics and Human and Organizational Development
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ISEE
- ACT
- PSAT
- +45 subjects
Erin: HSPT course instructor
...and calculus to high school and university students for about 12 years. Similarly, have 12 years of experience with the SAT, ACT, and ISEE/SSAT, and about 4 years of experience teaching GRE and GMAT. As far as hobbies go, I enjoy reading science fiction, classic literature, and comic books. Rock-climbing is a big thing for me, as is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I'm also into dancing, including salsa, bachata, zouk, swing, and Argentine tango. Also I love...
Education & Certification
- Stanford - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SSAT
- SAT
- +77 subjects
Arun: HSPT course instructor
...spending time with my student, I can assess those gaps and fill them, helping my students improve. All the knowledge in the world will amount to naught if you don't have the confidence to apply it. I build up my student's confidence, not with platitudes or empty praise, but by having them practice and learn to believe in themselves. Too often, people are derailed by factors that have nothing to do with their intelligence or...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelors, Physics
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ISEE
- TACHS
- SSAT
- +32 subjects