HSPT

The HSPT is to be taken as an 8th grade student. The test is offered on multiple dates each year in November, December, January, and February. Students are strongly encouraged to test in November or December in order to achieve on-time admission. Students who wait until January or February may still be considered for admission, but will miss the January acceptance day, will not qualify for scholarships, and may miss tuition assistance opportunities.

The HSPT is scored on a percentile basis  compared to the rest of the students who took the same test across the nation at the same time.  Explanatory score reports will be sent from Scholastic Testing Service Inc. directly to parents via email or mail (designate your preference when registering for the test).

Marian considers the HSPT, in addition to students' other standardized tests for admission and eventual placement.

As this is a placement test, we encourage applicants to show up with their best foot forward on testing day.  Since the exam is meant to give us an accurate measure of where a student should be placed in our classes, studying ahead for the exam is not necessary. That said, if your daughter benefits from a feeling of preparedness, she may want to participate in study skills courses and/or test prep resources. One resource of note is Peterson's Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams.

Registration is available online. Students can select the date/time/location and pay online ahead of time. You will be given the option to select up to two participating schools to receive your score.

There is a $50 testing fee for the exam, payable online during exam registration.