HSPT Results

[Anonymous]

Just got ours at 10am this morning. I don’t know what to think about scores. My child was high in some areas and average in others. What kind of score is needed to get into SJC?

[Anonymous]

The think I find most valuable about the results is the ability to help my child fill in gaps that I did not know existed.

My child is in "advanced math" and gets straight As at her DCPS. I am surprised that her math score was a 54 percentile!

Thank you HSPT for bringing insight to something I suspected - but really had not evidence was a problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is 78% good enough for Gonzaga and SJC? Thanks.

Yes

Thanks!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Took the test first weekend in Dec got results this morning. Kid bombed with scores of 42 and 480. I guess it's public school for us.

I got you beat. Kid scored 22 and 427 😂.

[Anonymous]

People with lowish scores. Did your kids do any practice tests or go in cold?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is 78% good enough for Gonzaga and SJC? Thanks.

This should be. My son was admitted to both last year with an 85% but we are not Catholic and were coming from DCPS

[Anonymous]

Has anyone child been accepted to SJC with a score in the high 30s with all A&Bs?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Has anyone child been accepted to SJC with a score in the high 30s with all A&Bs?

Yes. I called the admissions office in a panic after getting HSPT report came. The lady I spoke with was lovely and said that the score is only one thing they look at when reviewing applications and that they know it is only a snapshot of what a child's capabilities are. My child went on to SJC, did extremely well, took honors and AP classes.

[Anonymous]

Are the school choice numbers listed on the upper right in a certain order (such as numerical)? I do not recall being prompted to indicate a rank ordering. Also, do the high schools see these?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is 78% good enough for Gonzaga and SJC? Thanks.

Not from our k-8 Catholic last year unless your son is a direct legacy -- only father or brother legacy. Only 2 boys admitted who were non-direct legacies from the 11 boys who applied last year. My DS scored mid-90s. The other non legacy boy admitted was certainly higher (based on knowing this boy for 9 years). Great recs and solid applications otherwise, too.

[Anonymous]

if a child has straight A's, solid recommendations and scored in 96% do they have a chance at a grant of some sort? Or, do you need 99% how does that work or is that a whole other thread? grants aren't that much money, either way, just curious

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is 78% good enough for Gonzaga and SJC? Thanks.

Not from our k-8 Catholic last year unless your son is a direct legacy -- only father or brother legacy. Only 2 boys admitted who were non-direct legacies from the 11 boys who applied last year. My DS scored mid-90s. The other non legacy boy admitted was certainly higher (based on knowing this boy for 9 years). Great recs and solid applications otherwise, too.

I imagine it varies, but Gonzaga doesn’t only admit 90%+ boys. Plenty of boys get in with scores in the 80s. HSPT is just one thing they consider.

[Anonymous]

Any sense on what is needed for Holy Cross? We are coming from public and my daughter did fine - but not her best test day. (Low 80s)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is 78% good enough for Gonzaga and SJC? Thanks.

Not from our k-8 Catholic last year unless your son is a direct legacy -- only father or brother legacy. Only 2 boys admitted who were non-direct legacies from the 11 boys who applied last year. My DS scored mid-90s. The other non legacy boy admitted was certainly higher (based on knowing this boy for 9 years). Great recs and solid applications otherwise, too.

I imagine it varies, but Gonzaga doesn’t only admit 90%+ boys. Plenty of boys get in with scores in the 80s. HSPT is just one thing they consider.

Sure it varies. I'm reporting very recent info from a k-8 that regularly sends boys to Gonzaga. Several families felt the cut was brutal. Maybe our year was just really heavy with the father/brother legacies. My unhooked son needed the top scores for admissions.
I'd still recommend anyone interested to apply. DS is a fan.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Has anyone child been accepted to SJC with a score in the high 30s with all A&Bs?

Yes. I called the admissions office in a panic after getting HSPT report came. The lady I spoke with was lovely and said that the score is only one thing they look at when reviewing applications and that they know it is only a snapshot of what a child's capabilities are. My child went on to SJC, did extremely well, took honors and AP classes.

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am not the PP, but am still really hoping that my DC is accepted to SJC.