The HSPT Test Maker Releases Zero Official Prep Materials. Every Student Is on Their Own.
298 questions. Five sections. One attempt — because taking it again only reports your lower score. And Scholastic Testing Service has never published a single official practice test. HighScores.ai built the adaptive diagnostic platform that fills the gap: five-section analytics, CSQ tracking, and Quantitative Skills depth you won’t find in any prep book.
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The retake rule every family needs to know
While a retake is technically possible at some schools, diocesan policies are clear: if a student retakes, the lower score is the one reported to high schools. The Diocese of Arlington states it directly — "The HSPT may be taken only once." Preparation quality before the first sitting is everything.
Major dioceses
Chicago, IL Baltimore, MD Washington, DC Arlington, VA
Also used in
Portland, OR Seattle, WA San Francisco, CA Boston area + more
One test. One score. And no official guide to tell you what to expect.
The HSPT has been administered since 1955. In all that time, the organization that makes the test has never released a single official practice material. Every family is preparing in the dark — unless they have a platform with real data behind it.
1955
Year the HSPT was first administered — and the test maker still hasn’t released official prep materials
298
Questions across 5 sections in approximately 2 hours and 21 minutes
200
Score types on your report — including the CSQ, which most parents have never heard of
Three problems no prep book solves
Quantitative Skills is nothing like school math — and it drives your CSQ.
Number series, geometric comparison, and non-geometric comparison appear nowhere in 8th grade curriculum. Most students meet these question types for the first time on test day. And because Quantitative Skills combines with Verbal to generate the CSQ, weak prep here pulls down the score selective schools weight most.
Nobody knows if their prep book reflects the real test.
The test maker releases nothing. Every book on the market — Kaplan, Barron's, Princeton Review — is a third-party guess. They're useful for content review. None of them can tell you which of the five sections your child is losing the most points on, or what their CSQ is trending toward.
The score report has 15 numbers on it. Most families don't understand the most important one.
The Cognitive Skills Quotient (CSQ) measures learning potential using Verbal and Quantitative performance combined. Selective Catholic high schools weight it heavily for scholarships. Most prep resources mention it in one paragraph and leave it there. HighScores.ai tracks it across every practice test.
The most important score on your child's HSPT report — and the one nobody tracks.
Every prep book mentions the CSQ. None of them track it. The CSQ — generated from Verbal and Quantitative Skills performance combined — predicts academic achievement and is weighted heavily by competitive Catholic high schools in scholarship decisions. A student who improves Quantitative Skills by 15 percentile points may move their CSQ from average to scholarship-eligible range.
HighScores.ai is the only HSPT prep platform that shows a CSQ projection after every practice test — so families see how it changes with each session, not for the first time on the actual score report.
All five HSPT sections. CSQ tracking. Real analytics.
Built specifically for the HSPT — not a generic test prep platform with an HSPT module added on.
Five-Section Analytics + CSQ Projection — After Every Practice Test
After every full-length HSPT practice test, see your child's performance broken down by all five sections. The CSQ projection — derived from Verbal and Quantitative Skills — updates with each test so you can see it moving in real time. This is the diagnostic no prep book can give you.
Quantitative Skills — The Section Most Platforms Shortchange
All four Quantitative question types covered with dedicated practice: Number Series, Geometric Comparison, Non-Geometric Comparison, and Number Manipulation. None of these appear in school. HighScores.ai covers them with the same depth as Math.
Timed Sections — Exact HSPT Format
Each section timed exactly as on the real exam. Paper-format simulation — no calculator permitted.
- Verbal Skills: 16 minutes · 60 questions
- Quantitative Skills: 30 minutes · 52 questions
- Reading: 25 minutes · 62 questions
- Mathematics: 45 minutes · 64 questions
- Language: 25 minutes · 60 questions
Targeted Practice
Auto-generated practice sessions focused on your weakest section and question type. No manual planning required.
Full Course Library — All 5 Sections
Complete courses for every HSPT section, including dedicated Quantitative Skills lessons covering all four question types from concept to confidence.
Score Guarantee
Complete the required assessments and courses. If section scores don't improve, get a full refund. Conditions apply.
Why families are choosing HighScores.ai over books, tutors, and live courses
Live HSPT prep courses like Saso Prep cost $400–800+. Private tutors charge $100–200/hour. Free sites give you a PDF and no follow-up. HighScores.ai is the only option that gives you real analytics — including CSQ tracking — without the cost of a tutor.
| Feature | HighScores.ai ✔ | Books / Legacy Prep ✘ |
|---|---|---|
| CSQ tracking | ✔ Projected after every practice test — updated in real time | ✘ Mentioned in 2 sentences - No tracking across tests |
| Quantitative Skills depth | ✔ All 4 question types — Number Series, Geometric, Non-Geometric... | ✘ Thin coverage in most books - Underweighted in live courses |
| 5-section analytics | ✔ Full breakdown after every test | ✘ Raw score only — no section-level insight |
| Official materials gap | ✔ Data-driven platform built from real student performance... | ✘ Books are third-party guesses — same as everyone else |
| Adaptive practice | ✔ Automatically targets the weakest section and question type | ✘ Same content path for every student |
| Cost | ✔ Affordable monthly plans — see pricing below | ✘ Live courses: $400–800+ • Tutors: $100–200/hr • Books: $20–50 (s... |
| Score guarantee | ✔ Full refund if conditions met (Complete plan) | ✘ No guarantee |
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HSPT Essentials
Everything to get started
$149 /month
- [N] full-length HSPT practice tests
- All 5 sections — including Quantitative Skills
- Timed sections matching real HSPT format
- CSQ projection after every test
- Detailed score reports + answer explanations
HSPT Complete
Everything + courses + guarantee
$299 /month
- [N] full-length HSPT practice tests
- Section-wise tests for all 5 sections
- Full courses — Verbal,Quantitative Skills ★, Reading, Math, Languag
- [N]+ HSPT-specific practice questions
- Targeted Practice + Self-Practice modes
- Targeted Practice (auto-assigned to weakest section)
- CSQ tracking across every test — the score that matters most
- Personalized study recommendations
- Downloadable score reports + error log
- Score guarantee (conditions apply)
30-Day Progress Guarantee — If your child's practice test scores don't improve within 30 days, we'll refund your subscription in full. No questions asked.
Everything NYC families ask before starting TACHS prep.
You can reach out directly through our platform. Our support team and expert tutors are here to help you understand any tricky questions or concepts.
Yes, you can reset and retake tests to reinforce your learning and track your progress over time.
Yes, HighScores provides a space to connect with peers, share insights, and even join study groups, making your prep more engaging and interactive.
Yes! HighScores offers study guides, formula sheets, and extra resources to help you prepare fully and feel confident.
Many of our tests are adaptive, meaning they adjust to your skill level as you go, creating a personalized challenge every time.
Absolutely! You can review your past tests, performance analytics, and answers anytime to see how far you’ve come and where to focus next.
HighScores covers all major topics and sections for SAT, ACT, and PSAT, including Math, English, Reading, and Science.
We offer full-length tests, section-specific tests, daily questions, and targeted practice to ensure comprehensive preparation.
Yes, you can focus on specific subjects and even choose particular topics to target in each test.
HighScores is accessible as a website and is fully optimized for easy use on any device.
Everything you need to know about the HSPT — in one place.
Practice & Preparation
Free HSPT Practice Tests 2026: Full-Length, PDF & Online — Plus What to Do After You Take One
Best HSPT Prep Courses, Classes & Tutoring in 2026: Honest Comparison (Including What They Don’t Tell You About CSQ)
Best HSPT Prep Books & Study Guides 2026: Honest Reviews — and What None of Them Can Actually Tell You
HSPT Tips & Strategies 2026: What Top Scorers Do Differently (And It’s Not What You Think)
Understanding the exam
What Is the HSPT Test? Format, Sections, Scoring, and the One Thing Every Catholic School Parent Gets Wrong
HSPT 2025–2026: Test Dates, Registration Deadlines & What to Bring on Test Day
HSPT vs. ISEE vs. SSAT vs. TACHS: Which Catholic High School Entrance Exam Does Your Child Need to Take?
Scores & CSQ
What Is a Good HSPT Score? Percentiles, CSQ, and What Catholic High Schools Actually Look At
How to Read Your HSPT Score Report: Every Number Explained — Including the CSQ Most Parents Overlook
HSPT Math & Quantitative Skills: The Complete Practice Guide (And Why These Two Sections Are Nothing Alike)
Section-Specific Guides
HSPT Verbal Skills & Vocabulary: What’s Tested, How to Build Your Word Bank, and the Logic Questions Most Students Miss
HSPT Language Skills & Reading Comprehension: What the Two “English” Sections Test (They’re Not the Same)
See your child's CSQ projection — before the real test reveals it.
The free HSPT diagnostic covers all five sections and immediately shows where Verbal and Quantitative performance are combining to drive the CSQ. No payment. No commitment. The clearest picture of HSPT readiness available before test day.
