HSPT results-how important

Anonymous wrote:Did not do well. Child is A and A- student and completely bombed the HSPT. 35%. Strong teacher recommendations and student essay, but will the score on this exam mean we have no chance of getting in to area Catholic high schools? We are not in a catholic school now

Has your child had trouble with other standardized tests? I only ask, because if that is so, it's possible the teacher recommendations may have addressed it - something like standardized tests don't really reflect this student's promise? I would think strong teacher recommendations and day-to-day grades would be more important when they consider a student. Good luck to your child, OP.