Tips for the High School Placement Test (HSPT)

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Students beginning their freshman year will need to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT), a standardized test held on November 5, 2021, to get into a private high school.

Students’ math, verbal, reading, linguistic, and quantitative abilities are tested on the exam. Scholastic Testing Service created it to assist private institutions with admissions decisions. With scheduled breaks, the HSPT lasts around three hours. There are pencils and calculators available.

Here are some test-taking suggestions to help a student prepare for the HSPT:

  • Firstly, pay close attention to all of the instructions for the testing.
  • Secondaly, read the questions carefully, but don’t devote too much attention to any one of them.
  • After that, choose the best option and attempt to answer as many questions as possible.
  • The amount of questions correctly answered determines a student’s grade; no points are deducted for erroneous responses.
  • On your response sheet, double-check that you’re picking the correct answer for the correct exam question.
  • If time allows, go over your answers once you’ve done the test.

Here are some preparation choices for the HSPT:

  • Firstly, inquire whether your school offers a pre-HSPT program. The Scholastic Testing Service, which allows schools to rent testing and scoring resources, offers this in seventh grade.
  • Preparation literature for the HSPT can be found at your local bookshop or online. Practice test questions and study materials can be found in these books.
  • Some colleges that require HSPT scores for admission offer test prep classes and workshops for students who desire personalized training. Students can improve their skills in each of the five areas examined on the exam by taking the courses. Enrollment is open to 8th students, and teachers or tutors from the school provide education.
  • Students who apply to a school will be able to choose their own testing place. Students who take the exam on their campus have a better chance of receiving a scholarship. It also assists pupils in becoming acquainted with their prospective school’s classroom and teachers.
  • Some students prefer to take online courses, which come with a study guide and a practice exam.

Here are some pointers for the test day:

  • Firstly, on test day, make sure you’re well-rested and fed.
  • Make certain you’ve gotten a good night’s sleep.
  • Consume a well-balanced breakfast.
  • Drink plenty of water and eat plenty of snacks to stay alert (if allowed in the room)
  • Visualize yourself succeeding.
  • Don’t be alarmed! Simply put, do your best.
  • Before you begin each question, practice picturing victory and finding a way to filter out any distractions.
  • Make a positive mantra or find another technique to remind yourself to be focused and cheerful.

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