What is the HSPT?

The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is a standardized assessment utilized by many Catholic high schools nationwide and serves as a mandatory component of the admissions process for schools within the Diocese of Metuchen. The exam spans approximately two and a half hours and features a multiple-choice format.

The HSPT evaluates a student’s abilities across several key academic areas, including reading comprehension, sentence completion, verbal skills, spelling and vocabulary, and quantitative reasoning. As students are permitted to take the HSPT only once, comprehensive preparation is essential for success.

To support students in achieving their best possible performance, Immaculata High School offers a dedicated HSPT Prep Course. This program is designed to thoroughly prepare students in each section of the exam, equipping them with the skills and strategies needed to excel.

Fall 2025 HSPT Prep Course

This Fall's HSPT Prep Course will consist of 10 sessions over 5 weeks. The course will meet from 3:30 - 4:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays on the following dates:
September 30 and October 2 October 7 and October 9 October 14 and October 16 October 21 and October 23 October 28 and October 30
The cost for the course is $250 and covers all materials as well as the testing fee for any of the November HSPT dates. Payment can be made by check made payable to Immaculata High School and mailed to:
Immaculata High School
240 Mountain Avenue Somerville, NJ 08876 Attention: Admissions
Payment can also be made via Venmo (@ImmaculataHSNJ). Please put your student's name and "HSPT Prep Course" in the "What's This For" field.
Space is limited to 25 students, so use the form below to register today!
Questions? Please contact the Admissions Office at 908-722-0200, ext. 1218.