Hunter School - the Only Tuition Free TOP Ivy-Feeder School
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The Wall Street Journal: ranked Hunter as the top public school in the United States and noted that it is a feeder to Ivy League and other elite colleges.
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Worth: likewise ranked Hunter as the top public school in the country.
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The New York Times: called Hunter "the prestigious Upper East Side school known for its Ivy League-bound students" and "the fast track to law, medicine and academia."
Hunter College Campus School, the TOP Ivey League Feeder school, only opens admission at Kindergarten and 7th Grade. Publicly available data indicate that Hunter has the highest average SAT score, the highest average ACT score and the highest percentage of National Merit Finalists of any high school in the United States, public or private.
Talent Prep Academy offers comprehensive preparation for Hunter Elementary School entrance (K admission) and High School entrance (7th Grade Admission). During the past 10 years, Talent Prep Hunter K Prep Round 1 passing rate is higher than 90% and 35-40% of our students received offers or in waitlist. About 50% Hunter High School prep students received offers and anther 50% in the waitlist.
Private School Admission Preparation
Talent Prep Academy provides comprehensive admissions preparation for families with children ages 3–11 applying to selective independent schools. Our services include:
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school selection
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application strategy
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playdate and student interview coaching
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ISEE and FLI test prep
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family interview readiness
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recommendation planning
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essay guidance
—helping families navigate every step with confidence.
Our students have received offers from Trinity, Brearley, Horace Mann, Dalton, Collegiate, Chapin, Spence, Browning, and Ethical Culture Fieldston.
School Admission Consultation
According to a recent survey after the 2021 Gifted & Talented Exam being canceled, 35% - 40% of New York City families who prepared children for G&T Exam are now turn to private schools/Hunter Elementary School. We know lots of you may still need help to navigate the school selection & admission process. Talent Prep is now offering School Admission Consultation to help you and your child make the best decision in this everchanging environment.
Reading Fluency & Critical Thinking
Strong reading is more than decoding words—it is the foundation for independent learning and confident thinking.
Talent Prep Academy uses evidence-based instruction in phonics, sight words, spelling, and passage fluency to improve reading speed, accuracy, and comprehension.
Through private and small-group classes, children also strengthen higher-order thinking, problem-solving, and the confidence to read independently—supporting success in school, assessments, and selective-school admissions.
Virtual Reading Specialist
Talent Prep’s most efficient reading program uses an evidence-based curriculum and focused, high-frequency virtual instruction to help your child become a confident, independent reader in as little as three months. Each session strengthens phonics, word recognition, fluency, and comprehension for faster, measurable progress.
Each session is 20 minutes. You can choose 3, 4, or 5 days/week schedule.
Summer Program
Talent Prep Academy offers academically focused summer programs for young learners and elementary students in New York City.
Depending on their age and goals, students can prepare for Hunter or private-school Kindergarten admission, or strengthen their performance in reading, writing, mathematics, and problem-solving.
Our full-day options balance focused academic instruction with outdoor play, water park, pickleball, soccer, creative art activities, and educational field trips — helping children continue learning while still enjoying summer.