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High School Admissions Test Prep

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

MEK’s High School Admissions Prep is designed for ambitious middle school students, seeking admission to competitive magnet and private schools, such as… 

  • Bergen County Academies 
  • Bergen County Technical High School – Teterboro 
  • Private Day Schools: Dwight-Englewood School, Horace Mann School, Masters School, and more! 
  • Private Boarding Schools: Phillips Andover Academy, Phillips Exeter Academy, Choate Rosemary Hall, Lawrenceville School, and more! 
  • Parochial High Schools: Regis High School, Delbarton School, Academy of the Holy Angels, and more!

 

Through rigorous coursework, proven test-prep strategies, and a curated process, our High School Admissions Prep program gives students the skills they need to ace admissions tests! 

PROGRAM OFFERINGS

BCA/BT Prep

Since 2000, MEK has specialized in test preparation, with a strong focus on admissions to the Bergen County Academies and Bergen Tech. 

MEK’s program is designed to help students achieve their goals through rigorous test training, supplemented with constant care by the MEK Teaching and Counseling teams. Our program is designed not only to build skills, but also to cultivate motivation and confidence throughout the preparation journey. 

While admissions results are never guaranteed, MEK’s results have always proved to be at the top. MEK students consistently achieve outstanding outcomes, earning spots at their dream high schools, and eventually, colleges. More importantly, they gain the tools, mindset, and confidence to thrive in high school and beyond. 

MEK’s BCA/BT Prep is more than test prep—it’s a holistic journey toward academic excellence and lifelong success. 

Key Features: 

  • Test strategy training 
  • Application and essay guidance 
  • Interview preparation 
  • Personalized academic counseling 

Program Details:  

  • Offered in Fall 
  • 3 days/week 
  • Math, English and Weekly Clinic 

SSAT/ISEE Prep

This course prepares students for private school admissions through standardized tests: SSAT and ISEE.

Both tests assess 8th grade level ELA and Math skills and present results as scaled scores and percentiles. Strong scores contribute significantly to holistic admissions evaluations.

Program Details:

  • For students taking SSAT or ISEE in the Fall.
  • English and Math strategy training: 90 minutes per session per subject.
  • Weekly simulation testing.
  • In-class drills and assignments.
  • Vocabulary drills.

HSPT Prep

Prepares students for the High School Placement Test (HSPT), used by Catholic and private high schools for 9th-grade admissions. Assesses verbal, quantitative, reading, mathematics, and language arts skills. Helps schools evaluate academic readiness and scholarship eligibility.

Program Details:

  • For students entering 8th grade in Fall and applying to competitive Catholic high schools.
  • English and Math strategy training: 90 minutes per session.
  • Weekly simulation testing.
  • In-class drills and assignments.

EXAM PREP 8

Take the first step toward your dream high school through Exam Prep 8. Exam Prep 8 builds a strong foundation in test-taking strategies and problem-solving skills, bridging the gap between school curriculum and admissions test preparation. This program helps students interpret test questions effectively and transition from classroom learning to competitive exam readiness.

Key Features:

  • Designed for 8th graders applying to BCA, BT, and/or private/specialized high schools.
  • Course materials are from key components from all covered tests, also includes simulation exams for BCA/BT, SSAT, ISEE, HSPT.
  • Periodic cumulative exams to assess students’ content and skill mastery.

Covered Tests:

  • Bergen County Academies/Bergen Tech Entrance Exam
  • SSAT: Upper Level – ISEE: Upper Level
  • High School Placement Test (HSPT)
  • Monmouth County Vocational School District (MCVSD) Entrance Exam
  • Middlesex County Vocational & Technical Schools (MCVTS) Entrance Exam
  • Union County Vocational & Technical Schools (UCVTS) Entrance Exam
  • Morris County Vocational School District Entrance Exam
  • Test for Admission to Catholic High Schools (TACHS)
  • Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT)

 

Program Details:

  • Exam Prep 8 English & Exam Prep 8 Math
  • Spring: 18–20 sessions, once a week, 90 minutes per subject.
  • Summer: 21 sessions, 3 sessions per week, 90 minutes per subject.

BCA/BT Test Prep Clinics

(New Program, 2025 Summer)

For students applying to Bergen County Academies and Bergen Tech, these clinics offer a preview of the entrance exam and build test-specific skills for high performance. Clinics help students prepare for potential changes in test dates and simulate actual testing environments.

Program Details:

  • English Clinic: 60-minute simulation + 60-minute strategy review, once a week.
  • Math Clinic: 60-minute simulation + 60-minute strategy review, once a week.
  • Offered in Summer only.

Fast track 8

Fast Track 8 is an intensive prep program for 8th graders applying to competitive high schools.
It focuses on building skills in math and English through weekly tests and lessons.
The program gives students a strong head start without a long-term commitment. 100% online program. More info…

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GETTING STARTED

Students interested in registering for any one of our High School Admission Prep courses must complete the following:

2. Meet with one of our expert counselors to create a plan.
3. Enroll in the Prep course that best fits your academic needs and goals.
 

Contact us for more information.