HSPT Prep

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The HSPT Workshops are taught by our wonderful Notre Dame High School teachers.

The workshops cover Verbal, Quantitative, Reading, Mathematics, and Language material as well as test-taking skills that will prepare your student for the Entrance Exam in January. Students will receive workbooks with additional information to prepare for the test.
 
Students registered for one of our workshops will also be registered for a Practice Test held on our campus. Workshop and test dates are listed below.
 
The workshop fee is $500.00 and is non-refundable. 
 
If you have any questions, please email galvan@ndhs.org.


Summer 2026 HSPT Workshop

Monday, July 20, 2026
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026
Saturday, July 25, 2026 (Practice Test Only)

Registration closes if the event is full or the week before the event to allow time for classroom preparations. 
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Fall 2026 HSPT Workshop Dates

Monday, October 5, 2026
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Monday, October 19, 2026
Monday, October 26, 2026
Saturday, December 5, 2026 (Practice Test Only) 

Registration closes if the event is full or the week before the event to allow time for classroom preparations. 
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HSPT Practice Test Information

8th-grade students can take the HSPT Practice Test to familiarize themselves with the material and assess their strengths and areas to improve. This test will assess students' abilities in Verbal Skills, Quantitative Skills, Reading, Math, and Language.    
 
 
The test will begin at 8:00 AM and will last approximately three hours. 
 
 
This fee is $125.00 and is non-refundable. Please note that our workshops include a practice test. Separate test registration is not necessary.
 
Results from the test will be mailed to families, but will not be considered for admissions purposes. 
 
If you have any questions, please email galvan@ndhs.org.


HSPT Practice Tests Only

Registration closes if the event is full or the week before the event to allow time for classroom preparations. 
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Saturday, December 5, 2026 
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HSPT Practice Test for Current 7th Graders

This test is for current 7th-grade students to familiarize themselves with the content and material covered on the High School Placement Test. Students are tested on material they should know by the end of their 7th-grade year.

Saturday, May 2, 2026
This event has passed 
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$125 Non-Refundable fee 
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High School Placement Test FAQs

The High School Placement Test (HSPT) required for Admissions will take place on January 23, 2027. Students who apply and pay their application fee will automatically be registered for our HSPT Exam on our campus.

List of 8 items.

  • Can my student take the HSPT elsewhere? 

    Yes, your student is able to take the HSPT at another school. Your student will have to tell the school to send us their results. Something to keep in mind, if your student tests elsewhere, they are no longer eligible for our only merit based scholarship we offer. Secondly, students that test at our campus will have their applications reviewed first.

  • Can my student take the test on your campus even if we are not applying? 

    No, only students applying to our campus are eligible to take our HSPT Entrance Exam. 

  • Do you have HSPT Tutors? 

    No, we do not have HSPT tutors but we do offer an HSPT Workshop in the Summer and Fall as well as a Winter HSPT Practice Test. Our HSPT Workshop does fill up quickly, it is highly recommended that you sign up as soon as possible once those dates are published. 

  • How do we register for the HSPT Entrance Exam? 

    Your student is automatically enrolled for our HSPT once their application is submitted and paid for.

  • How long is the HSPT Workshop? 

    Our Summer HSPT Workshop is 5 days (one week) long with the practice test on Saturday. The Fall HSPT Workshop consists of 4 days (once a week) in October with the practice test during the winter.  We will send an email out to the families registered with more information closer to the workshop dates. 

  • What is covered on the HSPT Exam? 

    The test covers Verbal, Quantitative, Reading, Mathematics, and Language skills. The students are tested on material they should know by the middle of their 8th-grade year.   

    Subtest                                                 Required Time
    Verbal Skills (60 items)                            ~18 mins 
    Quantitative Skills (52 items)                   ~30 mins  
    Reading skills (62 items)                         ~25 mins 
    Mathematics (64 items)                           ~45 mins 
    Language (60 items)                               ~25 mins 

  • Where can I get more information regarding the actual HSPT? 

    We will send out an email to all families that have applied to our school a few days before the exam. 

  • More Information from the Scholastic Testing Service (STS)

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Admissions Office

Director of Admissions & Events 
Melissa Galvan 
(818) 933-3684  
galvan@ndhs.org

Admissions Office Coordinator  
Gioconda Mitas 
(818) 933-3632 
Director of Admissions & Outreach
Brian Milone 
(818) 933-3639 
Admissions Office Assistant 
Jonathon Rowe 
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