If your child is preparing to take the HSPT, Varsity Tutors can help them get ready with powerful HSPT test prep offerings. HSPT prep may help your student get more out of the time they've already planned on devoting to studying for their upcoming test. If you'd like to learn more about how an HSPT class can positively impact your child's study sessions, then continue reading. Or, you can get in touch with us today if you're ready to get your student started with an HSPT course now.
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is a standardized exam taken by eighth-graders interested in enrolling in a private or independent high school for ninth grade. A student's score on the HSPT may be used as a part of the admissions process at the schools they apply to. It could also influence the scholarships a student is offered or where the classes they can start taking once they begin studying at their high school. HSPT test prep can help your child get ready for this important exam. More information on how HSPT prep can help your student pursue their test goals is available below.
First, here are some of the sections your student will encounter while taking the HSPT:
HSPT Required Sections
- Language
- Mathematics
- Quantitative
- Reading
- Verbal
HSPT tutoring is a unique way for your student to prepare for their exam. They'll be able to work with HSPT tutors who are experts on the material your child is studying. Since HSPT preparation takes place through one-on-one learning sessions, your student will be able to get help with the specific subject areas they need to study the most. Similarly, the intimate academic setting that HSPT test preparation takes place in means your student can save time during their test preparation process by avoiding the material they already understand. This is why HSPT classes can be such a valuable addition to any student's study plan.
Below, you'll find some helpful tips for getting started with the HSPT preparation process:
Suggested HSPT Test-Taking Strategies
- Listen to and read the directions for each subtest carefully.
- Pace yourself - Time limits are set for each subtest. Try not to spend too much time on one item. You should be notified when a subtest's time is 50% complete
- Read each question carefully.
- Work out the problem on scratch paper. No calculators allowed.
- There's no penalty for incorrect answers, so guess rather than leaving problems blank.
- Check your work. If there is time left, go back and review your answers.

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Education & Certification
- Robert Gordon University - Master of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ACCUPLACER
- GED
- UK A Level
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Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- UK GCSE
- ISEE
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David: Edinburgh HSPT test prep instructor
...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 succeed when students strip away the...
Education & Certification
- Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT
- ACT
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Education & Certification
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
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Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ISEE
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Kelsey: Edinburgh HSPT test prep instructor
...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...
Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ACT
- ISEE
- GED
- +79 subjects

Connor: Edinburgh HSPT test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ISEE
- SSAT
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- +43 subjects

Kaan: Edinburgh HSPT test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ACT
- SSAT
- ISEE
- +41 subjects

Luke: Edinburgh HSPT test prep instructor
...to help people reach their goals. I learned how to read people and find the roots of their struggles. Through this, I could discover the best way to approach each individual and create a plan of action that worked best for their unique needs. Through all of this, I learned of my passion for teaching....
Education & Certification
- Colorado College - Bachelors, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SSAT
- ACT
- ISEE
- +39 subjects

Amanda: Edinburgh HSPT test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SSAT
- ISEE
- +37 subjects

Cynthia: Edinburgh HSPT test prep instructor
...am a recent graduate from Princeton University, home for the summer in the Philadelphia area. I was a Neuroscience major, and I will be pursuing my PhD in Neuroscience in the fall at Johns Hopkins. I have been tutoring high school students outside of class in college and involved in STEM academics and research mentorship...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
- Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ISEE
- +72 subjects

Naama: Edinburgh HSPT test prep instructor
...bi-weekly SAT Prep course in Glendale, and an advanced Competition Math class for two age groups (6-8 and 9-12). It's a lot of fun! I've always found math pretty neat and like to get students interested in it too! I love to travel and have been fortunate enough to do a lot of it during...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT
- ISEE
- ACT
- +41 subjects

Naftali: Edinburgh HSPT test prep instructor
...in front of them and themselves as a student. I believe that the healthy combination of creativity and patience can lead to the solution of almost any problem in life. In my spare time, I enjoy reading (graphic and classic) novels, practicing yoga, writing scripts, going to movie theaters, and aimlessly browsing through Netflix.... I believe that each student requires a different approach. No method will cover all students. I try my best to be a chameleon, constantly changing my teaching style to fit my current student.
Education & Certification
- New York University - Current Undergrad, Dramatic Writing
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SSAT
- SHSAT
- PSAT
- +54 subjects

Sarah: Edinburgh HSPT test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Universitaet fuer Musik und darstellende Kunst - Certificate, Music Performance
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- +89 subjects

Daniel: Edinburgh HSPT test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- University of Dallas - Current Undergrad, Mathematics/Science
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SSAT
- PSAT
- ACT
- +36 subjects

Amy: Edinburgh HSPT test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Middlebury College - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SSAT
- SHSAT
- SAT
- +60 subjects

Erin: Edinburgh HSPT test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- New Jersey Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architecture
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- SAT
- +33 subjects

Moriah: Edinburgh HSPT test prep instructor
...am a graduate of Cornell University and received a Bachelor of Arts in Music. Currently, I am working as an Assistant Director at a preparatory school managing and teaching students simultaneously. In the recent years at the school, I have been focusing more on the Reading portions of standardized tests but have at times assisted...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Music
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- PSAT
- ISEE
- SAT
- +61 subjects

Paige: Edinburgh HSPT test prep instructor
...and I firmly believe that anyone can master these topics with the proper guidance. I incorporate various methods of tutoring, including showing many examples, giving thorough explanations, and prompting students with questions to help facilitate the correct thought process. I love helping students and seeing their knowledge and understanding grow as we work together.
Education & Certification
- The University of Tennessee - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ISEE
- SSAT
- ACT
- +53 subjects

Arun: Edinburgh HSPT test prep instructor
...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...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelors, Physics
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ISEE
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- +32 subjects

Ben : Edinburgh HSPT test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- PSAT
- Advanced Placement
- SSAT
- +137 subjects