Number of students enrolled in Catholic high schools: 638,000 Number of students who take the HSPT annually: 80,000 The COOP is given in November and is the test administered for admission to Catholic high schools in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area The TACHS is given in November and is the test administered for admission to Catholic high schools in the archdiocese of Brooklyn/Queens and the archdiocese of New York The HSPT is administered in December and January. It is created by the Scholastic Testing Service of Bensenville, IL

The critical preparation you'll need to get into the Catholic high school you want McGraw-Hill's Catholic High School Entrance Exams is the core guide to the three exams required for admission to Catholic high schools nationwide. It offers complete coverage of the Cooperative Admissions Examination (COOP), the High School Placement Test (HSPT), and the Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS). Not only will you get expert prep advice on these exams, but also author Mark Stewart gives you inside information on gaining admission to a Catholic high school. You'll also find inside: Six full-length sample tests: two practice COOPs, two practice HSPTs; and two TACHS with complete answer explanations Sample exams, exercises, and problems designed to match the real tests in content and level of difficulty Step-by-step review of all topics covered on the three exams Important information such as testing requirements, when to register, how scores are reported, and more

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Everything You Need to Get the Score You Want on the COOP, HSPT, or TACHS We’ve put all of our proven expertise into Catholic High School Entrance Exams to make sure you’re fully prepared for any of these difficult exams. With this book, you’ll learn essential skill-building techniques and strategies created by leading test-prep experts. You’ll also get six full-length practice tests, hundreds of sample questions, and all the facts about the current exam. This book will guide you through your preparation program and give you the tools you need to succeed. Inside you’ll find: • Complete coverage of all three exams: The Cooperative Admissions Examination (COOP) The High School Placement Test (HSPT) The Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS) • Six full-length sample tests—two practice COOPs, two practice HSPTs, and two practice TACHS—with full explanations of all answers • A step-by-step review of all topics covered on the three exams, including reading comprehension, vocabulary, sentence and paragraph composition, mathematics, and quantitative reasoning • Expert strategies to help you raise your score on questions involving analogies, verbal logic, writing mechanics, and mathematical sequences

Everything You Need to Get the Score You Want on the HSPT, or TACHS We’ve put our proven expertise into McGraw Hill Catholic High School Entrance Exams to make sure you’re fully prepared for any of these difficult exams. With this book, you’ll learn essential skill-building techniques and strategies created by leading test-prep experts. You’ll also get six full-length practice tests, hundreds of sample questions, and all the facts about the current exam. This book will guide you through your preparation program and give you the tools you need to succeed. Features Complete coverage for the High School Placement Test (HSPT) and Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS) NEW: Includes the latest information on taking these exams 4 full-length practice tests: 2 each for the HSPT and TACHS, with complete answer explanations Exercises and problems designed to match the real tests in content and difficulty level Step-by-step review of all topics, including reading comprehension, vocabulary, sentence and paragraph composition, mathematics, and quantitative reasoning Expert strategies to raise your score on questions involving analogies, verbal logic, writing mechanics, and mathematical sequences Important information on testing requirements, when to register, how scores are reported, and more

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The HSPT is a fast-paced test that covers a wide range of concepts. Comprehensive practice is essential for scoring well on the HSPT. That's why this workbook includes over 2500 practice questions designed to teach you the exact topics and question types that show up on the HSPT. The book includes: - 2500+ practice questions, logically grouped by test section and concept - Detailed notes and explanations for the concepts and question types covered in the verbal skills, reading, and language sections of the test - Comprehensive list of FREE online video resources walking you through every concept in the quantitative and mathematics sections - THREE FULL-LENGTH PRACTICE TESTS Students can self prepare using this book or learn the concepts with a parent, tutor, or online resources. For more HSPT resources, visit our website at www.elevateprep.com.

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A real-world guide to passing the entrance exam for Catholic high school Catholic High School Entrance Exams For Dummies provides students and their parents with an efficient and effective way to prepare for the HSPT, TACHS, and COOP-the three entrance exams used by Catholic high schools. Included are Six full-length practice tests Test-taking tips from the experts Thorough reviews of each test's format With full sample tests, up-to-date questions, and a comprehensive review of the basics in each category, Catholic High School Entrance Exams For Dummies is a family's ticket to education success.

Peterson's Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams is the best-selling, comprehensive test-prep book for scoring high on the Catholic high school entrance exams. Here readers can learn all about synonyms, antonyms, analogies, verbal logic (HSPT and COOP), reading, spelling, punctuation and capitalization, English usage, and language composition and expression. Tips for answering these types of questions and exercises, with detailed answer explanations, can help readers score high on their Catholic High School entrance exam.