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HSPT Prep Resource Hub
HSPT prep: where to start
HSPT prep starts with a short diagnostic, then a study plan sized to the calendar and daily practice on the weak sections. The HSPT format is five sections, and that sections page is where the format is explained. Parents can see questions completed and what to work on next. This page is the map of plans and guides.
From plan to practice
Use the guides, then continue inside the product.
The resource hub explains the test. The student dashboard turns that information into the next practice session.
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Focused session
Practice one skill at a time
Questions, pacing tools, and optional coaching stay together while the student works.
A clear path from first question to test day
Understand the HSPT
Format, timing, five sections, scoring, and how Catholic high schools use the result.
Take a free diagnostic
Get a 25-question baseline across all five sections before choosing what to study.
Build an 8-week plan
Turn the baseline into short, repeatable practice instead of random workbook pages.
Understand the score
Translate section results and percentiles into useful next steps for the family.
Why this is different
Prep for the student. Proof for the parent.
1,500HSPT-format questions
5sections tracked separately
5 mintypical daily drill
Weeklyparent progress view
Students get streaks, XP, short drills, and instant explanations. Parents get questions completed, accuracy trends, missed-question patterns, and a clear next focus.
See what HSPT Prep measuresHSPT is the first test in the college-testing arc. The Verbal, Reading, and Language work here is the foundation for the digital SAT’s Reading & Writing sections. See how the HSPT maps to the SAT. See also HSPT vs ISEE.
Choose a study plan based on time remaining
2 weeks left
A focused triage plan for the highest-value work before test day.
4-week plan
A practical one-month schedule for families starting later than planned.
6-week plan
A balanced schedule that covers every section without overwhelming the student.
8-week plan
The complete baseline-to-test-day preparation sequence.
Practice every HSPT section
01Verbal Skills — analogies, classifications, logic, and vocabulary
02Quantitative Skills — series, comparisons, and non-routine reasoning
03Reading — comprehension, inference, and vocabulary in context
04Mathematics — arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and word problems
05Language — grammar, usage, spelling, and composition
Do not guess which section needs the most work.
The free diagnostic gives the family a baseline across all five sections and a useful first priority.
Parent and admissions resources
Parent resource center
A plain-English path through timing, scores, stress, scholarships, and progress.
Scholarships and merit aid
What to ask schools and how HSPT performance may affect merit awards.
Testing accommodations
What to request, when to ask, and what documentation schools may need.
School-specific research
Find test dates, admissions details, and scholarship context for Catholic high schools.
Free PDF workbook
Turn scholarship research into a school-by-school comparison
Get the visual HSPT scholarship workbook by email and use it when you contact each admissions office.
Get the scholarship workbookCommon HSPT prep questions
What is the best way to start HSPT prep?
Start with a short diagnostic across all five sections. A baseline prevents families from spending equal time on unequal needs and makes the first study plan much more specific.
How long should a student prepare for the HSPT?
Six to eight weeks of short, consistent sessions is a strong default. A shorter plan can still help, but it should prioritize unfamiliar Verbal and Quantitative formats, pacing, and recurring mistakes.
Is HSPT Prep free?
The diagnostic and daily free practice are available without a paid plan. Paid plans remove practice limits and add deeper review and reporting tools.
Does HSPT Prep guarantee admission or a scholarship?
No. Schools make their own admissions, placement, and scholarship decisions. HSPT Prep helps families prepare, measure progress, and ask better questions without promising a particular outcome.
Start with evidence, not a generic schedule.
Take the free diagnostic, see the section breakdown, and use the result to choose the next guide or practice set.