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

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

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

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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

ACE CATHOLIC SCHOOL ADMISSIONS WITH THE PRINCETON REVIEW! Get all the prep you need to ace the COOP/TACHS or HSPT, including 6 full-length practice tests, comprehensive reviews of test content, and practical strategies for scoring your best. Each year, thousands of students hoping to enter Catholic high schools across the country take either the COOP (Cooperative Admissions), the TACHS (Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools), or the HSPT (High School Placement Test). For these students, The Princeton Review's Catholic High School Entrance Exams Prep provides all the guidance and help needed for a great score, including: Techniques That Actually Work. • Powerful tactics to help you avoid traps and beat the tests • Essential strategies to help you work smarter, not harder Everything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score. • Comprehensive content reviews for all test topics, including analogies, reading comprehension, math, vocabulary, quantitative skills, and more • Up-to-date information about recent changes to the tests • COOP/TACHS- and HSPT-specific study plans to help you map out your prep Practice That Gets You to Excellence. • 6 full-length practice tests (3 HSPT, 2 COOP, and 1 TACHS practice test in the book) with detailed answer explanations • Practice drills at the end of each content review chapter • Step-by-step walk-throughs of tons of sample questions

Catholic High School Entrance Exams is a comprehensive guide that provides expert advice, practical tips, and a lot of practice, giving eighth graders the study tools and reassurance they need to achieve a high score on their Catholic high school entrance exam. Included in Catholic High School Entrance Exams: * 6 full-length practice tests—2 for each exam commonly administered—the Cooperative Entrance Examination (COOP), the High School Placement Test (HSPT), and Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS) * Plus 3 diagnostic quizzes: 1 for each exam, with targeted feedback * Targeted review of key concepts and material found on tests with practice quizzes * Up-to-date test information * For Parents: tips to help your child maintain realistic expectations while studying for the exam Catholic High School Entrance Exams provides students the essentials they need to improve their scores—guaranteed. Kaplan’s Higher Score guarantee provides security that no other test prep guide on the market can match.

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 2016-17 is exactly what you need if you're in eighth grade and are preparing to continue your education at a Catholic high school. Peterson's guide has been specifically designed to assist you with preparing for and taking the most commonly used Catholic high school entrance exams. We not only help you develop test-taking skills but also provide descriptions and examples of each entrance exam with six full-length practice tests-two New York City Tests for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS), two Cooperative Entrance Exams (COOPs), and two High School Placement Tests (HSPTs)