One-on-One HSPT Tutoring
HSPT preparation built around your student. Start with a free diagnostic, then work one-on-one with a tutor on the sections and skills that need attention.
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Our One-on-One HSPT Program
Start with a diagnostic
We look at results across all five sections to identify what needs work. Your student may need help with reading inference, fractions, grammar, or pacing. We use those results and your test date to choose a starting point.
One-on-one lessons
Your tutor teaches the skills your student needs and works through questions with them. Lessons can include shared question review and a writing board, so the tutor can see the steps behind an answer.
Assignments between lessons
Your tutor assigns focused practice in the portal, with selected skills, difficulty, question counts, and due dates. Your student can see what is due and return to unfinished skill practice.
Review and adjust
We review missed questions, explain the reasoning, and use the results to plan the next lesson. Practice reports and assignment reminders help families follow the work between sessions.
HSPT Diagnostic & Practice Portal
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Start with a free diagnostic
Take an HSPT practice test covering all five sections to see where your student is starting.
Request Your Free DiagnosticAvailable before tutoring enrollment. We’ll email instructions once access is ready.
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Review the results
We review performance by section and skill to identify strengths, areas to work on, and priorities for preparation.
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Build skills with one-on-one instruction
Your tutor uses the results to guide lessons, explain question types, and work on the skills your student needs to strengthen.
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Practice and check progress in the portal
Your tutor assigns focused practice between lessons. Your student can review completed questions with explanations and use practice tests to check progress.
HSPT practice materials Full-length practice tests 5 Section practice sets 15 Skill practice 2,979 questions across 34 skills
Portal access and all program materials are free. Only one-on-one instruction time is billed.
Try a practice question
Choose a subject, check your answer, and read the explanation.
Read the explanation
Meet Anh and Jason
Anh Towne
Co-Founder
Anh holds a B.S. in Applied Mathematics and an M.S. in Statistics & Data Science from Cal Poly Pomona. She has tutored math and standardized tests for over 10 years and develops MathTowne’s digital curriculum.
Jason Morgan
Test Prep Instructor
Jason brings 20 years of private tutoring and college counseling experience. His curriculum work includes Princeton Review AP books, and he has written or ghostwritten more than 40 published titles.
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HSPT At a Glance
What Is the HSPT?
The High School Placement Test is used by participating high schools for admissions and placement. Results help schools assess a student’s academic skills.
Check Your School’s Requirements
Confirm which entrance exam your school requires before choosing a preparation plan. Follow the school’s registration instructions and deadlines.
How Long Is the HSPT?
The standard test has 298 multiple-choice questions and takes about two and a half hours. Your school will provide the full testing schedule.
When Should Students Take It?
Check your school’s testing dates and application deadlines. Once you know the test date, we can plan preparation around your student’s needs.
Understanding the HSPT Format: Sections
Verbal Skills
60 questions in 16 minutes
This subtest evaluates the ability to comprehend and reason using words. Skills assessed:
- Identifying synonyms and antonyms
- Comparisons between words
- Categorizing language
- Logical reasoning.
Quantitative Skills
52 questions in 30 minutes
This subtest measures the ability to comprehend and reason with numbers. Tasks include:
Calculators are prohibited on this section.
- Number series
- Numerical manipulations
- Comparisons (geometric and non-geometric)
Reading Comprehension
62 questions in 25 minutes
This subtest assesses comprehension skills such as:
- Recall of details/facts
- Author’s main idea or purpose
- Inference
- Analyzing literary elements and techniques
- Vocabulary in context
Mathematics
64 questions in 45 minutes
This subtest examines components of a high school curriculum, including:
Calculators are prohibited on this section.
- Problem-solving
- Numeration
- Unit conversions
- Geometry concepts
- Algebra
- Statistics
Language Skills
60 questions in 25 minutes
This subtest assesses a student’s grasp of standard English conventions. Skills evaluated:
- Punctuation/capitalization
- Grammar/usage
- Spelling
- Sentence completion
- Idea composition
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we take the diagnostic before enrolling?
Yes. Complete the request form below. Our team will set up diagnostic-only portal access and email instructions. You can take the diagnostic before deciding on tutoring.
Does my student need help in all five sections?
The diagnostic helps us decide where to focus. One-on-one lessons and assignments target the sections and skills that need work. The plan changes as your student improves.
What does the report show?
MathTowne practice reports show section and skill accuracy, helping us choose what to review next. Official HSPT standard scores and percentiles use the test publisher’s scoring system. A percentile is different from a percentage correct.
Are calculators allowed?
Calculators are not permitted on the standard Quantitative Skills or Mathematics sections. Follow your school’s instructions about test materials and any approved accommodations.
Can my student retake the official HSPT?
Scholastic Testing Service recommends one official attempt. A school or diocese may allow an exception in extenuating circumstances. Contact the school about its policy.
How should my student prepare between lessons?
Complete the assigned practice, read the explanations, and bring questions to the next lesson. Timed work helps with pacing; focused skill practice gives the tutor specific answers and mistakes to review.
Request Your Free Diagnostic
Fill out the form below. We’ll email you with instructions once your student’s diagnostic access is ready.
