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For over fifty years, academic high schools nationwide have used STS' High School Placement Test (HSPT®) to assist with admissions, scholarship selection, & curriculum placement.
The HSPT score plays a role in admissions, as well as any advanced placement and scholarship opportunities available.
The HSPT is a multiple choice test. The student receives a point for every correct answer, and there are no penalties for incorrect or omitted answers. This “raw score” is then converted into a scaled score ranging from 200-800. Beyond this scaled score, the score report will most likely offer several other performance analyses, including national and local percentiles, standard scores, grade equivalents, and cognitive skills quotients. The national and local percentiles both provide a comparison of the student’s score to either the nation or a select group of students in the area. For example, if a student receives a 70% in the national percentile, that means he or she scored better than 70% of all test takers of that grade in the nation. Standard scores compare the student’s score to standardized scales that do not vary year to year, allowing administrators to compare the body of test takers to previous years. Grade equivalents assess the student’s ability to perform compared to other grade levels, but they should not be taken to indicate future ability. Finally, the cognitive skills quotient, or CSQ, measures a student’s ability in terms of age and test score. Similar in ways to an IQ score,the CSQ is seen as an assessment of potential future academic success.
What to Expect on the HSPT
The HSPT contains five multiple-choice sections: Verbal, Quantitative Skills, Reading, Mathematics, and Language Skills. Depending on the school, the HSPT might also feature an optional section covering Science, Mechanical Aptitude or Catholic Religion. The HSPT has 298 question in the test. Students are given 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete the exam..
The Verbal Skills section tests a student’s ability to answer verbal analogy, synonym, logic, verbal classification, and antonym questions. Verbal analogies address whether a student understands a relationship between two words (ex. Tree is to limb as human is to arm is whole to part). The Synonym and Antonym questions test the student’s knowledge of vocabulary, including the definitions of the answer choices. In verbal classifications, students are asked to identify which of one or four answer choices does not belong with the others. In logic questions, students are given three statements and students must determine if the third statement is true, false, or uncertain based on the truth of the first two statements.
The Quantitative Skills section tests a student’s ability to answer number series, geometric comparison, non-geometric comparison, and number manipulation questions. Number series questions test a student’s ability to determine the relationship between numbers, letters, and/or symbols in a sequence. Geometric and Non-Geometric Comparison questions ask students to compare three figures/shapes (geometric) or numerical/mathematical expressions (non-geometric) and determine the relationship between them. In number manipulation questions, students must use multiple mathematical steps to solve each problem (ex. What number is 3 more than 1/3 of 200).
The Reading section contains passages that test a student’s comprehension of ideas, themes, tone, and the author’s intent. The student must be able to quickly grasp the main idea of the passage, understand the supporting details within the passage, and must demonstrate knowledge of vocabulary within the context of the passage. The passages will cover a wide variety of subjects, including science, history, literature, and societal topics.
The Mathematics section tests a student’s ability to answer questions concerning arithmetic, algebra, and geometry appropriate to eighth grade students. In arithmetic, students must demonstrate familiarity with the number line, order of operations, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals, percentages and other aspects of basic math. Students will solve questions involving algebraic equations and concepts such as absolute value. In geometry, students will need to show their understanding of area of plane figures, perimeter of plan figures, volume of solid figures, angles, and coordinate geometry (graphing). Students will also be solving word problems that feature rate, time, distance, and work problems (two or more workers performing at different rates).
The Language Skills section tests a student's knowledge of grammar and writing mechanics. Students will answer questions involving spelling, punctuation and capitalization, principles of grammar, and language composition and expression. Topic development questions will either give the student a topic sentence and the student must choose a second and third sentence that best develops that topic or the student wi11 be given a title and the student must choose a topic sentence or relative sentence that belongs under that title. Sentence appropriateness questions ask a student to identify whether a sentence belongs with the others or what the best placement for a sentence would be.
HSPT Highlights
• 1 point is awarded for each correct answer in all sections• There are no deductions for incorrect answers in all sections (answer all questions!)
• The student is not allowed a calculator for the math sections
• Students are not provided scratch paper; all work is to be done on the test booklet
• The student will take the HSPT at the Catholic high school they would most prefer to attend, though the student may list other Catholic high schools to be sent the student’s HSPT scores
The HSPT features multiple scores:
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• Scholastic Testing Service also provides a local percentile rank
Each section receives a percentile rank
• Each percentile rank is followed by a stanine, which represents the percentile rank in a score of 1 to 9
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• Raw score - the total number of correct answers in each section
• Scaled score - each raw score is converted into a scaled score of 200 to 800
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• Like the ISEE, Scholastic Testing Service uses various versions of the HSPT to test students, & the scaled scores mean the same thing across all versions
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• Percentile rank - the student’s standing in comparison to the national sample
• Basic Skills - collection of scores and a total from the Reading, Mathematics, & Language Skills sections; includes scaled scores, percentile ranks, and stanines
• Composite - combined scaled score, percentile rank, and stanine from all five sections (does not include the optional test)
• Optional Test - national percentile rank of the optional test: Mechanical Aptitude, Science, or Catholic Religion
• Cognitive Skills Quotient (CSQ) - similar to an IQ score with an operational range of 55 to 145, this score reflects the student’s learning potential and is based on age
• Grade Equivalent (GE) - demonstrates the student’s aptitude in terms of scoring similarly to a student in a higher grade (ex. GE of 11.5 means the student is scoring as an 11th grader in the fifth month of the academic year would)
The above HSPT information was sourced with permission from:
Overview of the High School Placement Test (HSPT) 
Written by: Stephen Hayes, 8-15-2013
"General Academic" isee 713.838.7774 Houston
We are honored to help wonderful families and their sons and daughters. Students come to us from Covenant Classic School, Naperville area Middle & Junior High Schools, Districts 203 & 204, All Saints Catholic Academy, Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Schools & St. Raphael Catholic School.
Parents are excited about good news of their son's or daughter's High School Admittance and Scholarship opportunities.
Naperville Tutoring's customized HSPT PREP approach will enable you to attain your BEST HSPT SCORE.
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Comprehensive SUMMIT HSPT PREP ™
To Raise Your HSPT Score
Selective schools look for HSPT scores
around the 85th percentile.
Grades & teacher recommendations are helpful;
schools consider if you may be
a practicing Catholic
and/or attended a Catholic
grade school.
Our HSPT test results are giving Naperville
8th grade students additional options for the
high school of their choice.
A decision to attend a rigorous high school
provides leverage for admittance to universities,
along with some academic scholarships.
Here's What You Can Expect
• Comprehensive & Customized
• Accurate Diagnostics - Targeted Tutoring
• Efficient & Effective to drive Excellent Results
• Guaranteed Subject Expertise - 2 Expert Instructors
• Instructors Immersed in Test Prep Experience
1,000 Hrs+ each school year
•
Interactive SMART BOARD for
Enhanced Viewing
• 6 HSPT (Actual, but retired HSPT Practice Tests)
The Official HSPT GUIDES
• Everything you need to know about the HSPT Test
Makers & Resources of the HSPT
• Comprehensive diagnosis in each subject area
& Practice Tests throughout course
• Enriched learning experience & thorough
review of concepts enables students
to achieve higher HSPT test score.
• Concept Instruction & Problem Solutions
to each question missed on a Practice Test
• Review of Core Subject Concepts
• Strengthening of Weaker Subject Areas
to Maximize Improvement
• Focus on Strong Subject Areas to Maintain
& Continue Improvement
• Customized Test PREP
Instruction targeted to problems you got wrong or guessed
• High student participation in our learning environment
• Engaged Students | Rehearsal Enables High Scores
• Valuable Test Taking Strategies
Drills down to Type - Cast Questions
• Continuous Tracking & Assessment of
Progress throughout course
• Affordable HSPT PREP
• 9 sessions | 2 Hours Each | 18 hours
• Live Interactive Online SUMMIT HSPT PREP ™ with ZOOM
• 25 + years serving Naperville area & surrounding schools
HSPT PREP is focused on helping students
with instruction differentiated by academic levels.
Students come with different levels of experience & test pacing.
We consider your Grades & HSPT Practice Tests.
Maximize effectiveness of HSPT PREP to
accommodate student differences.
Tests are self-proctored by students & parent's
monitoring & help in timing the first test to
maximize tutoring time. Your investment is spent
on instruction and not spent on paying
us to watch a clock.
Are You Prepared for the HSPT?
Are You Ready to Score Your Best on the HSPT ?
REACH FOR 800™ | REACH FOR YOUR BEST
See what some Naperville students & parents
are saying about our tutoring services
We are honored to help wonderful families.
Students come to us from
Covenant Classic School, Naperville area
Middle & Junior High Schools, Districts 203 & 204,
All Saints Catholic Academy, Saints Peter
& Paul Catholic Schools &
St. Raphael Catholic School.
Parents are excited about good news of
their son's or daughter's High School
Admittance & Scholarship opportunities.
Naperville Tutoring's customized HSPT PREP approach
will enable you to attain your BEST HSPT SCORE.
Comprehensive SUMMIT HSPT PREP ™
To Raise Your HSPT Score
Selective schools look for HSPT scores
around the 85th percentile.
Grades & teacher recommendations are helpful;
schools consider if you may be
a practicing Catholic
and/or attended a Catholic
grade school.
Our HSPT test results are giving Naperville
8th grade students additional options for the
high school of their choice.
A decision to attend a rigorous high school
provides leverage for admittance to universities,
along with some academic scholarships.
Here's What You Can Expect
• Comprehensive & Customized
• Accurate Diagnostics - Targeted Tutoring
• Efficient & Effective to drive Excellent Results
• Guaranteed Subject Expertise - 2 Expert Instructors
• Instructors Immersed in Test Prep Experience
1,000 Hrs+ each school year
• Interactive SMART BOARD for
Enhanced Viewing
• 6 HSPT (Actual, but retired HSPT Practice Tests)
The Official HSPT GUIDES
• Everything you need to know about the HSPT Test
Makers & Resources of the HSPT
• Comprehensive diagnosis in each subject area
& Practice Tests throughout course
• Enriched learning experience & thorough
review of concepts enables students
to achieve higher HSPT test score.
• Concept Instruction & Problem Solutions
to each question missed on a Practice Test
• Review of Core Subject Concepts
• Strengthening of Weaker Subject Areas
to Maximize Improvement
• Focus on Strong Subject Areas to Maintain
& Continue Improvement
• Customized Test PREP
Instruction targeted to problems you got wrong or guessed
• High student participation in our learning environment
• Engaged Students | Rehearsal Enables High Scores
• Valuable Test Taking Strategies
Drills down to Type - Cast Questions
• Continuous Tracking & Assessment of
Progress throughout course
• Affordable HSPT PREP
• 9 sessions | 2 Hours Each | 18 hours
• Live Interactive Online SUMMIT HSPT PREP ™ with ZOOM
• 25 + years serving Naperville area & surrounding schools
HSPT PREP is focused on helping students
with instruction differentiated by academic levels.
Students come with different levels of experience & test pacing.
We consider your Grades & HSPT Practice Tests.
Maximize effectiveness of HSPT PREP to
accommodate student differences.
Tests are self-proctored by students & parent's
monitoring & help in timing the first test to
maximize tutoring time. Your investment is spent
on instruction and not spent on paying
us to watch a clock.
Are You Prepared for the HSPT?
Are You Ready to Score Your Best on the HSPT ?
REACH FOR 800™ | REACH FOR YOUR BEST
See what some Naperville students & parents
are saying about our tutoring services
We are honored to help wonderful families.
Students come to us from
Covenant Classic School, Naperville area
Middle & Junior High Schools, Districts 203 & 204,
All Saints Catholic Academy, Saints Peter
& Paul Catholic Schools &
St. Raphael Catholic School.
Parents are excited about good news of
their son's or daughter's High School
Admittance & Scholarship opportunities.
Naperville Tutoring's customized HSPT PREP approach
will enable you to attain your BEST HSPT SCORE.
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SUMMIT HSPT PREP ™ | A.J. | Eighth Grade | Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School, Naperville
I loved this! This was so helpful and I really enjoyed tutoring with them.
Not only was it fun, but it was helpful & gave me the boost
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SUMMIT HSPT PREP ™ | J.B. | Eighth Grade | Covenant Classic School, Naperville
With your hard work and dedication
J made it into Benet Academy.
He scored 97% on his HSPT. Thank you!
B. P. | Mom of son, Covenant Classic School, Naperville
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Great news, F. received his admission letter from Benet Academy today!
Thanks so much for your help tutoring him; it really paid off. I attached his test scores, if you're curious.
99.9% nationally, pretty darn good! Thanks again!
M. S. Dad of son, Scullen Middle School | Indian Prairie School District 204
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C.H. | Student | Naperville North High School
C hit her goal of 34! We are very proud of her.
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