Hunter Pre-Qualifying Exam October 20, 2026

This message only pertains to students who have no ELA or Math state scores and no scores at all from 5th or 6th grade.

Kweller Prep is an approved testing and proctoring center for an exam called the Stanford-10. This is one of the exams Hunter College High School (HCHS) allows 6th graders to take if they did not take the 5th-grade state exam or similar ELA and Math tests in the 5th or 6th grade. Students can only take this test once. There is no repeat or alternate testing allowed.

WHO CAN TAKE THE QUALIFYING TEST: 6th-grade students who did not take the ELA, Math, or national exams of any kind in the 5th or 6th grade.

WHAT: The Stanford-10 is an online English and Math test that 6th graders can take in person at Kweller Prep. NYC-resident 6th graders who score at or above the 90th national percentile in Total Reading and Total Math can qualify to sit for the Wednesday, January 27, 2027, Hunter College High School exam. Scores in the 85th–89th percentile may qualify through Hunter’s AIP.

BEFORE TESTING: Apply on Ravenna Hub, select “No Scores,” upload a principal/counselor letter, and wait for Hunter’s authorization. Unauthorized scores are not accepted.

WHERE: The Stanford-10 will be administered in person at Kweller Prep Queens. Our address is 108-22 Queens Blvd, 2nd Floor, Forest Hills, NY 11375.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, by 12:30 pm. Testing will end by 3:30 pm. Kweller Prep will report scores to parents/guardians and to Hunter Admissions within 5-6 business days.

WHAT TO BRING: A laptop, charger, and Hunter authorization.

WHY: The possibility of qualifying to take the entrance test is a rare, unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

The testing and proctoring fee is $199. Reduced-fee scholarships are available for low-income families.

Please fill out the Google form above after you complete payment online on the Kweller website before October 15.

Hunter Qualifying Exam Prep for 6th Graders
Course Dates: October 20th, 2026
Session Options: Tuesday
Course Times: 12:30 PM
Location: Queens in Person

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