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About the HSPT Exam
The High School Placement Test (HSPT®) is a comprehensive placement test used to assess 8th graders for entrance into many Catholic high schools.
The HSPT® is used for admissions by several of New York City’s most competitive Catholic high schools, including Regis, Xavier, Loyola, and Fordham.
The HSPT® provides reliable data needed for admissions, placement, remediation, and scholarship decisions.
HSPT Test Structure
The HSPT measures 5 basic skill areas: verbal, quantitative, reading, mathematics, & language. The exam includes 298 questions and approximately 2.5 hours.
Students taking the HSPT are ranked in percentiles and with a standard score ranging from 200-800, with 500 as the mean.
| Topic | Minutes | Questions |
|---|---|---|
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Verbal |
16 |
60 |
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Quantitative |
30 |
52 |
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Reading |
25 |
62 |
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Mathematics |
45 |
64 |
|
Language |
25 |
40 |
|
Total |
2 hours 21 min |
278 |
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Verbal
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Quantitative
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Reading
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Mathematics
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Language Arts
60 questions | 16 minutes
Synonyms: Students are given a word and are asked to choose the answer choice that most closely matches.
Antonyms: Students are given a word and are asked to choose the opposite meaning.
Analogies: Students are given a pair of words and need to determine the relationship between those two words and pick the answer choice with the same relationship.
Word Classifications: Students are given a list of four words and asked to choose the word that does not fit.
Logic: Students are given two true statements and need to determine if the third statement is true, false, or uncertain based on the first two statements.
52 questions | 30 minutes
Sequences: Students are asked to find the missing term in the sequence.
Reasoning: Students need to translate a mathematical statement into a number equation and solve.
Non-Geometric Comparisons: Students are asked to correctly compare three quantities.
Geometric Comparisons: Students are asked to correctly compare given geometric figures.
62 questions | 25 minutes
Reading Comprehension: Students read 5 or 6 short reading passages, covering subjects such as history, art, science, and literature. Each passage is accompanied by 6 to 8 questions about main idea, inferences, style, details, and vocabulary.
Vocabulary: Students are given a short phrase and asked to choose the correct meaning of one of the words.
64 questions | 45 minutes
- Problem Solving
- Arithmetic
- Basic Algebra
- Geometry
60 questions | 25 minutes
Grammar: Students are given 3 sentences, one of which may contain an error in capitalization, punctuation or usage. Students either choose which sentence contains an error or “no mistake.”
Spelling: Students are given 3 sentences, one of which may contain an error in spelling. Students either choose which sentence contains a spelling error or “no mistake.”
Composition: Students may be asked to choose the most clearly written sentence, best transition word, best topic sentence for a paragraph, or best sentence placement in a paragraph.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked HSPT Questions
What is the HSPT Exam?
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is administered by the Scholastic Testing Service (STS). It is used for the high school admissions process. Students take the test once during their 8th grade year and the results can determine scholarships, high school acceptances, and curriculum placement.
What is a good HSPT score?
HSPT scores are reported as percentiles: the 50th percentile is a precisely average HSPT score. Therefore, a good HSPT score would generally be above 75th percentile.
- 76th to 99th percentiles are considered high
- 24th to 75th percentiles are average
- 1st to 23rd percentiles are low
How is the HSPT scored?
The HSPT test includes a series of mathematical, quantitative, reading, verbal, and language subtests. Students receive scores for each subtest. These individual subtest scores are combined to create a Total Basic Skills score, a Total Cognitive Skills score, and a Battery Composite score.
- Total Basic Skills Score: This score is the sum of scores in mathematics, language, and reading subtests.
- Total Cognitive Skills Score: This score is a total of the scores earned in the verbal and quantitative subtests.
- Battery Composite Score: This score is a total of all the subtest scores (i.e., the scores in mathematics, language, reading, verbal, and quantitative).
These three scores are called composite scores. They are converted into standardized scores and then into national percentiles.
Some schools might also give optional tests in areas like science, religion, and mechanical aptitude. If a school opts to use optional tests, the results aren’t included in the Battery Composite Score.
How hard is the HSPT Exam?
Similar to any other standardized test, the HSPT is difficult for most students. It has almost 300 multiple-choice questions and takes up to 3 hours to complete.
How do I prepare for the HSPT Test?
- Give yourself enough time to study for the exam.
- Practice Test Questions from an HSPT preparation book
- Utilize HSPT Test Prep Tutoring
How long is the HSPT?
The HSPT contains 298 questions is approximately 3 hours long.
Is there a penalty for guessing on the HSPT?
There is no guessing penalty on the HSPT. Don’t leave any questions blank.
Does the HSPT have an essay?
There is no essay section, all of the HSPT questions are multiple-choice.
How long does it take to get HSPT results?
Online HSPT score reports are usually available within 3 to 8 days.
What is a passing score on the HSPT?
The HSPT test is on a scale from 200 to 800. Each school has a different set score, which is considered “passing”.
How many times can I take the HSPT?
You may only take the HSPT once.
When is the HSPT administered?
There is no national administration of the HSPT, check with the schools you are applying to find out when they give the test.
How do I register for the HSPT?
Registration is handled by individual schools; check with the school to which you are applying to find out when you should register for the exam.
How much does it cost to take the HSPT?
The cost of the HSPT is included in the school’s application fee.
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