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How to Write a Winning Hunter College High School Essay: Tips, Prompts & Scoring Guide (2026)
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August 20, 2026 9 min read

How to Write a Winning Hunter College High School Essay: Tips, Prompts & Scoring Guide (2026)

The Hunter College High School entrance exam awards roughly 170 seats based almost entirely on essay quality among top scorers. This guide covers the two-stage scoring process, the no-first-person convention, and how to prepare for the updated January 2026 exam format — including the announced ISEE-based math sections.

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Hunter College High School Entrance Exam 2026-2027: New ISEE Format, STEM Critical Thinking Tips & How to Prepare
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June 26, 2026 10 min read

Hunter College High School Entrance Exam 2026-2027: New ISEE Format, STEM Critical Thinking Tips & How to Prepare

The Hunter College High School entrance exam changed significantly in January 2026, adding ISEE-licensed Quantitative Reasoning and Mathematics Achievement sections. This guide covers what changed, who qualifies, how the two-stage scoring works, and how to build a 16-week STEM critical thinking and essay prep plan for your 6th grader.

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