High School Placement Test (HSPT)
All incoming 9th-grade applicants are required to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT)
At Seton, this test helps us understand each student's academic strengths and readiness for our college-prep program. This helps with course placement, from foundational to honors-level courses, to help each student thrive.
Applicants who take the HSPT at Seton will receive their test scores with their Decision Letter.
Test Dates
December 6, 2025
- 8:30 AM start time
- $50
- Extended time not available
- Register
December 13, 2025
- 8:30 AM start time for regular testing
- 8:00 AM start time for extended time
- $50
- Register
Extended Time: Extended time is available only on the December 13 test date for students with documentation (IEP/504 Plan/Support Plan). Please email documentation to [email protected] at least one week prior to the test date.
- Instructions will be emailed a few days before the test to ensure a smooth testing day!
- Test can only be taken once
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Visit Scholastic Testing Services HSPT Parent Page here for answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
- Test is 3.5 hours
- Includes verbal, quantitative, reading, math, language, and writing
- Optional Science portion available for students interested in Honors Biology
The science portion of the test will be given the same day you take the HSPT.
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- If your student is taking the HSPT at another location and would like to take the Science portion, please email [email protected]
How is the test broken down?
- Be well rested and have a good breakfast the day of the test.
- Arrive 10-15 minutes early
- Bring at least two #2 pencils (no calculators or smartwatches)
- NO calculators permitted.
- Dress comfortably. Bring a sweater/sweatshirt, rooms may be chilly.
- Water and snacks provided. (Students may bring their own)