All five HSPT sections
Cognitive SkillsVerbal SkillsHow well a student understands relationships between words and reasons with language.
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Know what the questions are asking.
A strong reader can still be surprised by unfamiliar analogy and classification formats. Early practice should focus on recognizing the relationship before choosing an answer.
How to prepare effectively.
- 01
Learn the common analogy relationships, not just vocabulary lists.
- 02
Practice eliminating choices that do not match the exact relationship.
- 03
Build enough familiarity to solve short items without rereading them.
One section of the complete HSPT picture.
Verbal Skills contributes to the Total Cognitive Skills.
All five main subtests contribute to the Battery Composite. Schools may interpret section scores differently, so confirm admissions and placement policies with each school.
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