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attention
Our focus is on the students. We teach toward their individual learning styles the strategies that work for them so that students get the most out of their sessions.
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questions
We believe succeeding on the test requires knowledge and practice. Therefore, we teach the concepts behind the test, everything from comma rules and Greek roots to word problems, and strategies to perform well on this fast-paced exam.
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test a week
To solidify concepts and mimic a test-taking environment, we recommend practice tests for at least the six weeks leading up to the official exam to build endurance.
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We customize our curriculum for every student based on individual strengths and weaknesses, using a selection of the best preparatory resources available and our own proprietary materials. Instruction is focused on conceptual review, test-taking strategies, and practice exams — the three proven ways to boost scores.
About the test
The HSPT, or High School Placement Test, is a standardized test required by a number of Catholic schools for admission to their high school. It is administered at such Catholic schools typically around December each year. Students may only take the HSPT once.
The HSPT is a test of not only knowledge but speed.
Structure
The standard HSPT has 5 sections:
Verbal – 60 questions, 16 minutes
Quantitative – 52 questions, 30 minutes
Reading – 62 questions, 25 minutes
Math – 64 questions, 45 minutes
Language – 60 questions, 25 minutes
All questions on the HSPT are multiple choice, and students use a bubble sheet. Points are not deducted for incorrect answers, so students should answer every question on the test.
HSPT Breakdown
Subject
Verbal
Reading
Language
Time
16 min
25 min
25 min
# of Qs
60 questions
62 questions
60 questions
Topics
Synonyms/Antonyms
Analogies
Logic
Classification
Comprehension
Vocabulary
Spelling
Capitalization/Punctuation
Composition
Usage
Subject
Mathematics
Quantitative
Time
45 min
30 min
# of Qs
64 questions
52 questions
Topics
Numbers
Measurements
Geometry
Algebra
Statistics/Probability
Sequences
Reasoning
Comparisons
HSPT Dates 2023
Be sure to check with your prospective schools on their exact testing date(s) offered.
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