We understand that the competition for Houston's private schools is very competitive. Therefore, we designed our ISEE and HSPT courses to help give your high school applicant that extra competitive advantage. Our courses focus on ensuring that your student a) has the skills-set required b) understands test taking strategies c) is familiar and comfortable with taking the test and d) has access to personal support to work through individual rough spots.
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ISEE Comprehensive Preparation Classes (full)
Our fall ISEE classes are offered on the weekends. Both classes are capped at eight students so please register early for best availability. Both classes include a one week refresher in January at no additional cost. The early class concludes before Thanksgiving; the late class finishes two weeks before Christmas. Students may work through our refresher curriculum on a schedule of their choosing at our Study Lounge.
- 30 hours of comprehensive instruction and practice
- 4 proctored, full practice tests
- Unlimited access to our Study Lounge on class days for extra help and practice
- One week refresher in January 2012
ISEE Accelerated Preparation Classes (open)
Our Accelerated Class is designed for students preparing for the late January ISEE test dates such as January 21st and January 28th. The course covers the same content as the Comprehensive class but in a more compressed time frame of just five weeks.
- 24 hours of comprehensive instruction and practice
- 3 proctored, full practice tests
- Unlimited access to our Study Lounge on class days for extra help and practice
- Download registration information
HSPT Comprehensive Preparation Classes (open)
Our fall HSPT class is offered only on weekends. The class is capped at eight
students so please register early for best availability. The class
will conclude before Thanksgiving; therefore, we are also including a
one week refresher in January at no additional cost. Students may work
through our refresher curriculum on a schedule of their choosing at our
Study Lounge.
- 30 hours of comprehensive instruction and practice
- 4 proctored, full practice tests
- Unlimited access to our Study Lounge on class days for extra help and practice
- One week refresher in January 2012
Who It’s For
Eighth grade students preparing to take the ISEE or HSPT in the winter of 2011 are best suited for our preparation courses. We do not currently offer preparation classes for students applying to private middle schools.
The ISEE is the standardized test for most non-Catholic high schools; the HSPT is required by a handful of Catholic high schools. In many cases, Catholic schools will accept ISEE scores in lieu of the HSPT. Contact us or check with the school's admissions department to decide which test to take.
Pricing and Availability
Both the ISEE and HSPT courses are $900; Accelerated classes are $700.
All classes are limited to an enrollment of eight students so register early for best availability:
- Weekend ISEE Course - October 1 - November 13, Saturday 1-4pm & Sundays 1-4pm (Full)
- Weekend ISEE Course - October 22 - December 11, Saturday 2-5 & Sunday 2-5pm excluding Thanksgiving Weekend (11/26 and 11/27) (Full)
- Accelerated Weekend ISEE Course - December 3 through January 15th Saturday & Sunday 1-4pm excluding winter holidays (12/24-1/1) (Open - Download Registration Form)
- Weekend HSPT Course - Call for Availability