Decide on a budget for HSPT tutoring. You should also consider the amount of time you wish to continue the tutoring and how HSPT tutoring can be combined with general school tutoring. These decisions will influence whether you choose an individual tutor, a tutoring center or self-instruction.
Ask friends, instructors or coworkers for recommendations if their children have taken the test or have applied to the school that your child is applying to. Getting firsthand recommendations will give you more information about a potential tutor than you can gain through an ad and will help you avoid potential pitfalls.
Inquire at the parochial school that you will be applying to. School administrators or teachers may have recommendations on HSPT tutors that have helped other students.
Look in the local yellow pages for HSPT tutors. Tutors may work independently or as part of a tutoring company. Each situation has its own benefits and will vary on where the tutoring takes place, the price and training that the tutor may have. Check to be sure that the tutor is knowledgeable about the areas of the HSPT that the student needs help in.
Search online for tutors and other instructional materials. Try sites like Craigslist or local message boards and forums. Other sites offer online tutoring and guidance to prepare for the HSPT. For individuals who are do-it-yourselfers, look for test preparation materials such as books, guides and other preparation materials.
Make a list of potential tutors. Ask about references, their experience in tutoring for the HSPT and tutoring methods. Choose a tutor from your list and begin preparing for the HSPT.