Good student, great kid-- YIKES on HSPT

[Anonymous]

I can’t figure out if a HSPT for catholic school score of national 72 is good or not. Standard score was 542
I can’t seem to get a straight result on Google. She is a A student but did get the scores above. Help

[Anonymous]

For placement in honors classes you often need a 90, at least. Scholarships more like 98 or higher. But she may still get in since she has good grades.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can’t figure out if a HSPT for catholic school score of national 72 is good or not. Standard score was 542
I can’t seem to get a straight result on Google. She is a A student but did get the scores above. Help

Not great, not terrible. What schools are you applying to?

[Anonymous]

Probably (depending on which schools) won't keep you out especially if you are a Catholic ES applicant. Merit aid is not in the cards though is my guess. Not that there is much of that anyway. If she took any other tests (PSAT/SSAT etc) and did far better, you could send a note to the admissions director. Might help a borderline admit.

[Anonymous]

One standardized test doesn't define a student's ability and/or potential, right?

You'll be the same parents railing against test optional come college time.