Just Missed the Score?

We want to better understand the profiles of students who took a 5th grade standardized exam and came close to qualifying for the Hunter College High School (HCHS) entrance exam. If your student falls into one of these categories, we invite them to pursue this option.

Did your student narrowly miss the cutoff score on one or both of the 5th grade NYS exams, but achieve a minimum score of 465 in ELA and a minimum score of 488 in math?

	NYS ELA		NYS Math	Form to Complete
Minimum Score Needed	474	AND	496	HS Application
Minimum Score Needed	465	AND	488	Academic Insights Profile

Did your student take another approved standardized exam* as a 5th grader and score within the 88th percentile in math and reading comprehension, but did not reach the 90th percentile in both?

Students who meet these minimum thresholds may complete and submit the Academic Insights Profile; the profile form will be available on our website on Friday, November 8 - families interested in pursuing this option must wait until November 8 and may not complete the standard application.

While there is no guarantee, students who choose to participate may be selected to take the January entrance exam, depending on space availability at testing sites. All submissions will be considered after the HCHS application closes on December 6. Final determinations will be shared with respondents by January 10, 2025.

*Other approved standardized exams include:

ERB CTP 5 (Reading Comprehension, Mathematics Parts 1 & 2)

ISEE (Reading Comprehension, Mathematics Achievement) – Minimum Stanine 7 required

Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ELA total, Math total)

NWEA MAP (Language Arts: Reading, Math K-12)

Stanford 10 (Total Reading, Total Mathematics)

Terranova3 (Reading Composite, Math Composite)

FAQs

List of 8 frequently asked questions.

If my student scored 465 on the NYS ELA exam, but scored below 488 on the NYS math exam, can we submit the Academic Insights Profile?

No. Your student is not eligible to submit the Academic Insights Profile.
If my student achieved 496 on the NYS math exam, but 468 on the NYS ELA exam, which form do we submit?

Your student may only submit the Academic Insights Profile, not the standard application. Students must meet the minimum scores of 496 (Math) AND 474 (ELA) in order to apply with the standard application.
If my student took the Stanford 10 and scored in the 89^th percentile on Total Reading and in the 99^th percentile in Total Math, which form do we submit?

Your student may only submit the Academic Insights Profile, not the standard application. Students must meet have scored in the 90^th on both math and reading comprehension in order to apply with the standard application.
Where do I find the Academic Insights Profile?

The Academic Insights Profile will be available in Ravenna (our new admissions platform) on Friday, November 8. Eligible students must wait until that date to proceed.
What are the chances that my student will be selected to take the entrance exam? How can I improve my chances?

Selection depends on available testing space after the traditional application process closes. All submissions of the Academic Insights Profile will be reviewed, but there is no guaranteed outcome. There is no additional action that can improve your student's chances once the form is submitted.
If we submit the Academic Insights Profile, when will I know if my student is able to take the entrance exam?

All who complete the Academic Insights Profile will be notified on January 10. Families should not contact the admissions office with inquiries prior to this date.
Can I submit additional documents, such as a teacher’s recommendation, to supplement my student’s Academic Insights Profile?

No. There are no additional materials, including letters of recommendation, that will be accepted with the Academic Insights Profile. Only the information requested on the form will be considered.
If my student did not take any standardized exam in 5th grade, may we submit the Academic Insights Profile to have a chance at taking the exam?

No. If your student did not take any acceptable standardized exam in 5th grade, you must follow the instructions for "Candidates Without Exams" on the Eligibility page of the admissions site.

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