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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My child took the Hunter test 10+ years ago and absolutely bombed it. To the point that we thought there was something wrong with him. He then got a 98 on the G&T. He has gone on to be a top student, excelling in school and on all future standardized tests (top scores on ISEE and SHSAT). I know others who had similar experiences.

Long story short - the Hunter test is of limited value. [b]I don't know what they are looking for.[/b] Kids who get into Hunter for K often end up being way behind kids who get in at 7th based on true academic merit (even that is not perfect).

So I don't think a good private will give any value to a good result on the first round Hunter test.

The better question is do you have younger kids? If so, writing a first choice letter then not attending could negatively impact your younger child. If you don't have a younger child who would consider the same school, I would definitely write the letter. Nothing to lose.[/quote]

Former Hunter parent. From what I could tell, it seemed to be a mix of diversity/URM, boldface names/uber wealthy (who probably don't apply often, but H is thrilled to snatch them up when they can), and then a couple of kids from downtown, east side, west side, WaHi, etc almost at random. [/quote]

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