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What to take for this Packet
• Tests are competitive
• Scholarship Opportunities
Getting a Head Start
• More time to practice
• Reduce test anxiety
Know what to expect
• Find your weaknesses and better strengthen them
• Build your confidence
Set up for success
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HSPT
High School Placement Test
298 questions (numbered 1-298)
• Verbal
• Quantitative
• Reading
• Math
• Language
• Writing
6 sections
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HSPT Sections
• 60 questions• Analogy, Logic, Verbal Classification, Synonyms, and
Antonyms
Verbal Skills
18 minutes
• 52 questions• Sequence, Reasoning, Geometric Comparisons, and Non-
Geometric Comparisons
Quantitative Skills
30 minutes
• 62 questions• Vocabulary in Context, Literal Comprehension, Inferential
Comprehension, and Vocabulary
Reading Comprehension
25 minutes
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HSPT Sections
• 65 questions• Conceptual, Procedural, and Applications
Mathematics
45 minutes
• Standard Paragraph Form• Introduction, Body, and Conclusion
Writing
30 minutes
• 60 questions• Punctuation, Capitalization, Incorrect Usage, Correct Usage,
Spelling, and Composition
Language Skills
25 minutes
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ANSWER SHEETS
Machine scored. 1
Erase incorrect answers
completely.
2
One point for every question
you answer correctly.
3No penalty for wrong answer.
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Best Ways to Improve
Make a study
plan and follow it.
Know what to expect.
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How to prepare
• Study.
– Use the prep book.
– We recommend the Kaplan: Catholic High
School Entrance Exams Practice Tests
• Tests your ability and what you should have
learned.
• Good night’s sleep.
• Sharp pencils.
• Standard calculator (No graphic or phones).
• Good breakfast and/or snack.
Test
Anxiety
Everyone is nervous. Deep breath.
Positive self-talk.Nervous energy can be a
good thing.
Do what is best for you.
You’ve taken tests before.
• Prepare, it will reduce your fear.
• Remind yourself that you are prepared.
• Confidence!
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Taking the Test
Read
Read directions carefully.
Answer
Answer easy ones first.
Skim
Skim all answer choices before
answering even if you
know the answer.
Ensure
Ensure answering the correct question.
• Match up question # with answer #.
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Taking
the Test
Make note of questions you don’t know, make use of
scratch paper.
Check your work if you finish early.
You cannot go back to previous sections.
Pace yourself --Be very
conscious of time.
It’s ok to skip questions.
Make an educated
guess.
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Guessing
Eliminate
Eliminate any answers you know
are wrong (then play the
percentages).
Fill in
Fill in circles with 5 minutes remaining.
Use
Use C as a wild guess.
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Study Plan*Join Us for
a Prep Class
in October*(More information to follow)
Identify specific
weaknesses and study.
Read.
Improve your vocabulary.
Take practice tests.
Learn to work with time
constraints.
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