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.

Erin: Bowie HSPT test prep instructor
...chemistry, physics, algebra, trigonometry, 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...
Education & Certification
- Stanford - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ACT
- TOEFL
- PSAT
- +77 subjects

Rhea: Bowie HSPT test prep instructor
...way of learning. I am a determined and dedicated student that wants to help others. I have experience tutoring and working with students that are struggling to grasp difficult material and concepts. I am a social and outgoing person who works well with others, and I will try my best to help students succeed.... Each student has a different way of learning, so my teaching philosophy tends to revolve around a custom teaching style, rather than a one-size-fits all style of learning.
Education & Certification
- American University - Current Undergrad, International Relations, Business
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- AIMS
- SHSAT
- ISEE
- +338 subjects
Education & Certification
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- CLEP
- SAT
- PSAT
- +43 subjects

Lorna: Bowie HSPT test prep instructor
...My love of nature and the outdoors really strengthened my desire to pursue a career in environmental science. Although science is what I have chosen to study, I am extremely strong in the areas of reading, writing, editing, history and general social studies. In high school I excelled in AP Composition, Literature, World History, and...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Biology, Chemistry Minor
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT
- ACT
- ISEE
- +59 subjects

Stephanie: Bowie HSPT test prep instructor
...System for 22 years and retired in 2014. Teaching has been my since childhood. Playing "School" with my friends was a favorite summer past time. As I watched my mother teach, I thought it to be the most important job in the world. Observing the learning process is so rewarding for me. I love the...
Education & Certification
- American University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SSAT
- ISEE
- Introduction to Spanish for Adults
- +46 subjects

Tan: Bowie HSPT test prep instructor
...been teaching/tutoring AP statistics, college statistics and other math related fields for many years. Some of my students have been accepted into UCLA and other top schools, and some of my clients were also from top schools. Please reach out if you need help with preparing for a test or completing a project.
Education & Certification
- American University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
- California State University-Long Beach - Master of Science, Applied Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- GED
- Pre-Calculus
- Math
- +21 subjects

Conner: Bowie HSPT test prep instructor
My name is Conner Sciullo, and I am a undergraduate student at Loyola University Maryland in the class of 2026. The English Language, in particular the nuance of words and the use of language for effective communication, is my passion. I hope to help my students read and write efficiently and effectively.
Education & Certification
- Loyola University Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SSAT
- ACCUPLACER
- ACT
- +15 subjects

A.J.: Bowie HSPT test prep instructor
...one year in the Washington, D.C. area as a SAT/ACT instructor for a testing company, where I taught at four different area high schools and marketed company services to area high school students. I then attended the University of Virginia School of Law, where I was awarded a full tuition scholarship in part from my...
Education & Certification
- The University of Alabama - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- STAAR EOC
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- SHSAT
- +63 subjects

Zachary: Bowie HSPT test prep instructor
...my Bachelor in Arts in Global Sports Journalism, which is an interdisciplinary major in Spanish, Latin American Affairs, and Journalism. I have a strong passion for Spanish and Portuguese languages and enjoy teaching students of all ages in both languages. I have studied abroad in Madrid, worked as a professional translator, tutor, and journalist, but...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Latin American Studies
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ISEE
- ACT
- UK A Level
- +38 subjects

John: Bowie HSPT test prep instructor
...years of teaching and tutoring experience in classrooms, online, and in one-on-one settings. Additionally, I have experience working in the Department of Justice. My educational background includes a Bowdoin College BA in Government and Philosophy, Oxford University Visiting Student Year in Philosophy, Politics, Economics (PPE), and London School of Economics MSc in Philosophy and Public...
Education & Certification
- Bowdoin College - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Political Science and Government
- london school of economics - Master of Fine Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT
- ISEE
- ACT
- +56 subjects

Elisabeth: Bowie HSPT test prep instructor
...Statistics at Virginia Tech where I graduated Summa Cum Laude with my B.S. in Statistics and minors in both Business and Economics. After school, I began work in the field of Data Science and currently have 3 years experience in this field under my belt. I have past experience with private tutoring as well as...
Education & Certification
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Bachelor of Science, Statistics
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- CLEP
- SSAT
- GED
- +58 subjects

Taniya: Bowie HSPT test prep instructor
...looked up to my camp counselors, tutors, and older students when I was growing up, and I look to be the same role model for younger students today. I realize the importance of having a comfortable and fun learning environment, so I make sure that all of my sessions are informal and open, while still...
Education & Certification
- Birmingham-Southern College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ISEE
- TOEFL
- GED
- +51 subjects

Connor: Bowie HSPT test prep instructor
...way that helps them not only understand the material for class, but be able to apply the material to the world around them. Outside of economics and statistics, I can also tutor for social sciences, math, and reading/writing. When I'm not at work or tutoring, I enjoy watching baseball and playing in my kickball league!
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT
- TACHS
- CogAT
- +58 subjects

Jack: Bowie HSPT test prep instructor
...tends toward the Socratic, in that I prefer to ask the right questions that will lead you to the answer yourself. I have explained every question in the College Board and ACT official prep guides multiple times over, so if you want an experienced mentor for test prep, let's get to work!
Education & Certification
- Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
- Seton Hall University - Master of Arts, Theology
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- GED
- ACT
- SAT
- +38 subjects
Matthew: Bowie HSPT test prep instructor
...passionate about teaching international relations, political science, history, English and writing, and helping with admissions tests to the best of my ability. A strong education has been essential to making me the individual that I am today, and I want to give other students that same opportunity to benefit and advance with education. I have...
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
- Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Russian, Central and Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT
- SSAT
- ISEE
- +85 subjects

Celine: Bowie HSPT test prep instructor
...the Washington Middle School for Girls in DC, I earned an Ed.M in Education Policy and Management at The Harvard Graduate School of Education and currently work as a project manager in education assessment. While I am no longer in a classroom during the day, I still enjoy helping students reach their maximum academic potential....
Education & Certification
- Haverford College - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Harvard Graduate School of Education - Unknown, Education Policy and Management
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- CLEP
- ISEE
- ISAT
- +60 subjects

Todd: Bowie HSPT test prep instructor
...to serving students throughout the United States in the subjects listed on my profile. I have helped out classmates with various subjects over the years, and started working as a paid tutor after graduating from college. I enjoy tutoring students and will continue the activity until recalled to active duty later this year.... The student knows how to best learn, and the teacher is there simply to assist as needed.
Education & Certification
- Iowa State University - Bachelors, Metallurgical Engineering
- University of Maryland-College Park - Masters, Nuclear Engineering
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- CLEP
- SAT
- ISEE
- +83 subjects
Education & Certification
- College: Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University - Bachelor in Architecture, Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- GED
- CLEP
- Math
- +37 subjects

Chikako: Bowie HSPT test prep instructor
...know what kind of Japanese terms they wanted to learn and what would be a plus for their work. I myself have studied abroad in two languages, English and Korean, so I know how interesting and the fun learning a foreign language is, so it really helps people who are learning Japanese. Their achievement is...
Education & Certification
- Tokyo International University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Business Management
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- UK A Level
- ISEE
- Japanese
- +6 subjects

Cory: Bowie HSPT test prep instructor
...trouble spots they were having in their classes. After college I was hired as live-in tutor for a homeschooling family with two high school age children. This was an incredible position. I worked with them on Literature, Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, History and Geography - you name it, I did it. In my tutoring I prefer...
Education & Certification
- Berry College - Bachelors, Biochemistry, Sociology
- Northeastern University - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
- Tufts University - Master in Public Health, Public Health
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ISEE
- SSAT
- AP World History
- +70 subjects