When should my child start preparing for the HSPT in Seattle?

If you’re thinking “we’ll get to it after soccer season,” you’re already behind. The HSPT is typically offered once a year—usually in December or early January—and there are no retakes. One shot. That’s it. We recommend families in Seattle start HSPT prep around late summer or early fall. Why? Because students juggling honors classes, debate team, music lessons, and, oh yeah, sleep, don’t need extra pressure crammed into November.

Starting early means your child gets familiar with the HSPT’s unique structure, practices full-length exams, and develops real test-day stamina—without sacrificing their sanity (or yours). With enough lead time, we can identify weak spots (grammar, math, pacing—whatever’s hiding), and actually fix them.

Our Seattle tutors build skills that stick, so when the big day comes, your child won’t be hoping for a miracle—they’ll be walking in ready. And trust us, that confidence shows.