Hunter College High School Admissions

Hunter College High School Prep

Preparation for the Hunter College High School entrance exam — from building the foundation the summer before, to training for the January test in 6th grade. Small in-person classes at our downtown Manhattan center, with the teachers who prepare our SHSAT and ISEE students.

Built for the updated 2026 Hunter exam format
A clear path: summer foundation → fall exam prep
Small in-person classes at 65 Broadway, Lower Manhattan

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糖心传媒 the Hunter exam

Hunter College High School admits students for 7th-grade entry through a single entrance exam taken in January of 6th grade. Eligibility to sit the exam is based on a student's 5th-grade New York State ELA and Math scores (qualifying cutoffs are set each year). It is one of the most competitive admissions tests in the city.

English

Reading Comprehension — passages with multiple-choice questions on interpretation and analysis
Writing Assignment — an essay or personal story written to an assigned prompt

Mathematics

Quantitative Reasoning and Mathematics Achievement
As of 2026, the math draws on the ISEE Middle Level framework

Note: the exam format and timing are set by Hunter and can change year to year. For official specifics, we direct families to the , which we follow closely — and we prepare students for it directly.

Our Hunter programs

Two programs that build on each other: a summer foundation for rising 6th graders, then the fall course that trains directly for the January exam.

How we prepare students

Start with a baseline

Every student begins with a Math + ELA assessment so we can see exactly where they stand and build a targeted plan, with a score breakdown and a class recommendation.

Cover all three demands

Reading comprehension, the timed writing assignment, and ISEE-style math are distinct skills. We work all three in parallel, under realistic conditions.

Write, don't just answer

The writing assignment is where many strong students lose ground. We coach structure, voice, and timing so students can produce a complete, polished piece to a prompt.

Small classes, expert teachers

Classes are small and in-person at our 65 Broadway center, with the same experienced teachers who prepare our SHSAT and ISEE students.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Hunter exam, and what grade takes it?

Students take the Hunter College High School entrance exam in January of 6th grade for entry into 7th grade.

How does my child become eligible to sit the exam?

Eligibility is based on your child's 5th-grade New York State ELA and Math scores, with qualifying cutoffs set each year. For official details we direct families to the .

What's on the exam?

English — Reading Comprehension and a Writing Assignment — plus Mathematics. As of 2026 the math draws on the ISEE Middle Level framework. Exact format and timing are set by Hunter and can change year to year.

Which program should my child start with?

Rising 6th graders benefit from the Pre-Hunter Summer Intensive to build the foundation, then roll into Fall Hunter Prep for direct exam preparation. Not sure? Start with a baseline assessment and we'll recommend the right track.

Where are classes held?

In person at our center at 65 Broadway, Suite 1105, in Lower Manhattan. If the schedule doesn't fit, ask us about private instruction, which can be done remotely if needed.

Ready to prepare for Hunter?

Start with a baseline assessment and we'll build the right plan for your child. Classes are small and fill on a rolling basis.

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