
We start with an HSPT practice test which provides us with a thorough report, identifying thespecific areas that your child needs the support, direction, and instruction to have success on the HSPT. Having this key information allows our education team to develop a customized program and study plan to help your child achieve their target score goals.

Groza’s education team will monitor the progress of your child closely. They will track their performance, identify areas of improvement, and provide regular feedback to both the student and you the parent via our confidential parent portal. Constant communication allows for continuous adjustment of the tutoring approach to ensure maximum effectiveness.

Our award-winning HSPT test prep program has been helping children for over 20 years. 95%of our test prep students get into the top three schools of their choice. Our expert instructors will guide your child in time management, question analysis, eliminating answer choices, and maximizing accuracy, helping your child approach the HSPT with confidence and efficiency.
The HSPT (High School Placement Test) is an entrance exam used by many Catholic and private high schools. It is typically taken by 8th grade students applying for admission.
The test includes Verbal Skills, Quantitative Skills, Reading, Mathematics, and Language Skills. Some schools may also add optional sections like Science or Writing.
Quantitative Skills focuses on logic, patterns, and problem-solving, while Mathematics focuses on core math topics such as arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
The HSPT has nearly 300 questions and takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete.
No, calculators are not allowed on the HSPT. Students must solve all math problems manually.
The content is based on middle school material, but the fast pace and time limits make it challenging for many students.
Most students start preparing several months before the test to allow time for review, practice, and skill-building.
Practice tests help students understand the format, improve pacing, and identify strengths and weaknesses.
The Verbal Skills section includes vocabulary questions, analogies, and word relationships.
Students can improve reading scores by practicing passages, identifying main ideas, making inferences, and working under timed conditions.
Language Skills test grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, sentence structure, and word usage.
Effective strategies include consistent practice, reviewing mistakes, timed drills, and strengthening weak subjects.
Time management is critical because students must answer many questions quickly and maintain steady pacing throughout the exam.
The HSPT is mainly used by Catholic and private schools and differs from other exams in structure, scoring, and emphasis.