High School Placement Test

Achieve Success in Catholic High School Admissions

Why HSPT Prep Matters?

The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is used by many Catholic high schools for admissions decisions, scholarship consideration, and academic placement.

At Math ETC, we provide comprehensive preparation designed to help students perform confidently and competitively.

We’ve helped students gain admission and earn top merit-based scholarships by focusing on strategy, confidence, and test mastery.

The HSPT is recommended for

Students applying to:

  • Catholic high schools
  • College preparatory programs
  • Honors placement tracks

Maximize Scholarship Opportunities

Strong HSPT performance can increase opportunities for scholarships, advanced placement, and acceptance into competitive academic programs.

High Schools our kids have gotten into

What’s Covered in HSPT Prep

The HSPT covers 5 timed sections, and we make sure students are ready for each:

Verbal Skills

At Math ETC Prep students demonstrate:

  • Vocabulary knowledge
  • Verbal reasoning
  • Language understanding

Quantitative Skills

Students apply:

  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Analytical thinking

Reading

Students are assessed on:

  • Reading comprehension
  • Critical thinking
  • Interpretation skills

Mathematics

Students demonstrate mastery of:

  • Arithmetic
  • Algebra
  • Geometry fundamentals

Language

Students apply:

  • Grammar
  • Usage
  • Mechanics
  • Writing conventions

The HSPT Test Prep package includes:

Diagnostic Assessment

Scholarship-focused preparation

Time-management strategies

Personalized instruction

Full-length practice tests

Test endurance training

Why Math ETC for your HSPT Prep?

Personalized Learning

Every student receives instruction tailored to their strengths, challenges, and goals.

Expert Tutors

Our experienced educators understand both academic content and effective test-taking strategies.

Proven Results

We help students improve confidence, strengthen skills, and achieve measurable growth.

Flexible Options

Available through one-on-one tutoring, small-group sessions, and customized preparation plans.

Support Beyond the Test

We focus on building skills that benefit students long after the exam is over.

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Give Your Child the Advantage

The right prep now can mean better placement and more opportunities later. Let’s get started today.

What are my options for packages?

Parent Praise

We didn’t even know the HSPT existed until we were deep in the admissions process. Math ETC helped my son prepare in just 6 weeks—and he was offered a scholarship!

Parent of 8th Grade Student

Frequently Asked Questions - HSPT Prep

What kind of score improvement can we expect from HSPT prep?

With consistent attendance and a personalized plan, students often see significant improvement in key sections—leading to better placement and increased eligibility for merit-based scholarships. While the HSPT isn’t scored like the SAT, better section performance makes a real difference.

How does your program help reduce test anxiety?

We include timed practice tests and strategy coaching to help students get familiar with the format, manage their time, and approach each section with confidence. By test day, they feel prepared—not panicked.

Can my child get a scholarship from doing well on the HSPT?

Yes! Many Catholic schools offer scholarships or advanced placement opportunities based on HSPT performance. High scores can give your child a competitive edge and even reduce tuition costs.

How do you personalize the prep experience?

Every student starts with a diagnostic assessment so we know exactly which skills to target. From there, we build a custom plan that strengthens weak areas and reinforces what they already know—so no time is wasted.

My child does well in school. Do they still need HSPT prep?

Absolutely. Even high-performing students benefit from learning the test format, pacing strategies, and timing techniques. Good grades don’t always translate into strong test performance without targeted preparation.

SCORE HIGHER ON THE SAT IN 2026

GROUP CLASSES START IN FEBRUARY, 2026

MATH ETC LEARNING CENTER
BOWIE, MARYLAND

6000 LAUREL-BOWIE ROAD
SUITE 100-102 BOWIE, MD 20715

SUNDAY CLASSES FROM

FEB 1ST - APRIL 26TH

TIME: 3PM - 6PM

THE FEBRUARY SAT GROUP PREP PROGRAM COMBINES:

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Risk-Free Start

Your child’s journey begins with a detailed Diagnostic Assessment ($65) which covers.

The $65 is credited to your first tutoring invoice, making your diagnostic free.

You’ll still receive a detailed learning report even if you don’t continue.

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($65 Credit Applied to First Month)