Updated November 2026
The HSPT (High School Placement Test) is the entrance exam 8th grade girls take to apply to 9th grade at Villa Victoria Academy. Villa is an all-girls Catholic school for grades 6 to 12 in Ewing Township, NJ, serving families in Mercer County, NJ and Bucks County, PA.
Villa’s next official HSPT exam is Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and the fee is $40. Registration closes Friday, Nov. 13, at 8:00 a.m.
Register now: Register for the Saturday, Nov. 14 HSPT exam (the official exam form; the optional prep class has its own sign-up below).
HSPT test dates 2026 and 2027 at Villa Victoria Academy
Villa Victoria Academy gives the HSPT on Saturday mornings at its campus in Ewing Township, NJ, with the next exam on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026.
Official HSPT exam schedule (not prep classes)
| Official HSPT exam | Exam date | Time | Cost and notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall HSPT exam (8th grade girls) | Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 | 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | $40, cash or check to Villa Victoria, paid that morning. Check-in in the main lobby. Parent Information Session for families, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Register by Friday, Nov. 13, at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 HSPT exam form |
| 7th grade practice HSPT | Saturday, May 15, 2027 | 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | $40. Registration opens March 1, 2027. |
Villa’s first fall test, on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, has passed. For testing by appointment during the year, call the Admissions Office at 609-882-1700, ext. 419.
Looking for the evening prep class? It has its own table below.
HSPT registration: How to sign up for the exam at Villa Victoria Academy
HSPT registration at Villa Victoria Academy happens online through the official exam form, and families pay the $40 fee by cash or check on exam morning.
Before you sign up, check these details:
- Exam form: Sign up with the Saturday, Nov. 14 HSPT exam registration form.
- Eligible students: 8th grade girls applying to 9th grade take the exam.
- Extra time: Girls who need more time should call the Admissions Office at ext. 419.
- Other test sites: Villa also accepts HSPT or SSAT scores from approved sites.
- Sign-up deadline: Registration closes Friday, Nov. 13, at 8:00 a.m.
Prep class sign-up is separate from HSPT registration
The optional prep class and the official HSPT exam are separate. Signing up for the prep class does not register your daughter for the Saturday exam.
What to bring and expect on HSPT exam day
Check-in for the HSPT exam at Villa Victoria Academy begins at 8:45 a.m. in the main lobby at 376 W Upper Ferry Rd, Ewing Township, NJ 08628. Testing starts at 9:00 a.m., and pick-up runs from 12:00 to 12:15 p.m.
Pack these items the night before:
- Two #2 pencils: Calculators are not allowed.
- Snack and water: A small snack helps at break time. Comfortable clothes are fine too.
- Small bag: Phones and smartwatches go in a bag that stays under the desk.
- Exam fee ($40): Bring cash or a check made out to Villa Victoria.
What is the HSPT test?
The HSPT test is a 298-question multiple-choice exam from Scholastic Testing Service (STS) that high schools use for 9th grade placement and scholarships. The whole test takes about 2.5 to 3 hours with breaks, and each section runs between 18 and 45 minutes.
Villa Victoria Academy gives the five main sections only, with no science or religion test.
Five sections on the HSPT test
| Section | Questions | What it tests |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal Skills | 60 | Word meanings, analogies and logic |
| Quantitative Skills | 52 | Number series and quantity comparisons |
| Reading | 62 | Main ideas, details and vocabulary |
| Mathematics | 64 | Numbers, geometry and algebra problems |
| Language | 60 | Punctuation, spelling, grammar and usage |
| Total | 298 | All five sections |
Optional HSPT prep course at Villa Victoria Academy
Villa Victoria Academy runs an optional evening HSPT prep course this fall, separate from the Saturday HSPT exam. Mr. Mario Pierpaoli, a Villa teacher and SAT tutor, teaches the class.
The class is open to all 8th graders, boys and girls. It covers the test format, test-taking strategies, content skills and time management. Villa plans to offer both options again next fall: the four-class course in October and the two-hour review in November.
Villa HSPT prep class schedule (optional evening review)
| Optional HSPT prep class | Class date | Time | Cost and sign-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two-hour prep session | Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 | 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. | $40, cash or check, paid that night. Tuesday, Nov. 10 HSPT prep class form |
| Four-class prep course | Oct. 6, 8, 20 and 22, 2026 | 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. | $80. Held this fall; these dates have passed. Villa plans to offer it again next October. |
HSPT practice tests and free sample options
Scholastic Testing Service shares its sample test with high schools rather than families, so most students practice with published prep books or online HSPT practice tests. For practice at home, Villa recommends RedwoodPrep’s free HSPT assessment exam, a full-length practice test with an answer key that explains every question, plus free practice for the Language section.
Finding a free HSPT practice test or HSPT practice test PDF
A good free HSPT practice test or HSPT practice test PDF matches the real exam: five multiple-choice sections and 298 questions. She should take it on paper with a timer and no calculator.
For a month-by-month study plan, read our guide to HSPT test prep. Families can also review STS parent prep resources.
Seventh grade HSPT practice test at Villa (May 15, 2027)
Villa Victoria Academy holds a 7th grade practice HSPT on Saturday, May 15, 2027, for $40, and registration opens March 1, 2027. It’s the 7th grade version of the HSPT from Scholastic Testing Service, often called the Pre-HSPT.
How HSPT scores work at Villa Victoria Academy
HSPT scores start with the number of questions your daughter answers right, and there is no penalty for a wrong guess. STS turns that raw count into standard scores from 200 to 800 and national percentiles from 1 to 99, with 50 as average.
Villa Victoria Academy uses the results for 9th grade course placement and as part of its scholarship review. The test is tied to several of Villa’s scholarships, but not all of them.
The HSPT is one part of the application. Every student applying to Villa also has an interview, and so do her parents.
HSPT and scholarship deadlines for Fall 2027
Villa Victoria Academy’s scholarship deadline for 9th grade applicants entering in Fall 2027 is Dec. 4, 2026.
Note these dates:
- Dec. 4, 2026: Take the HSPT and apply for admission to be considered for a scholarship.
- Jan. 29, 2027: Scholarship recipients are notified.
- May 1, 2027: Regular applications are due ($50 fee).
See Scholarships and tuition at Villa and Application steps at Villa.
HSPT questions families ask
Where can my daughter take the HSPT in NJ?
She can take the HSPT in NJ at Villa Victoria Academy, 376 W Upper Ferry Rd, Ewing Township, NJ 08628. Villa is in Mercer County near Trenton, close to Bucks County, PA, and also accepts scores from other approved sites.
Can my daughter bring a calculator to the HSPT exam?
No. Calculators are not allowed on any section of the exam at Villa Victoria Academy.
Is Villa’s HSPT prep course required?
No. The evening prep class is optional and separate from the Saturday exam.
Does Villa Victoria Academy require the HSPT for every grade?
No. Only 9th grade applicants take it, while girls applying to other grades send recent test scores or test at Villa for free. See the Admissions FAQs at Villa for details.
Can my daughter take the HSPT more than once?
No. Scholastic Testing Service, which writes the HSPT, allows each student to take it only once.
When will we get HSPT scores back?
Villa emails HSPT scores to families about two weeks after the test, and a copy goes in her admissions file.
Is there another HSPT date after Nov. 14?
Yes. Villa will hold one more HSPT in January 2027 for girls who haven’t tested yet, and the date will be posted here once it’s set. If your daughter can test on Saturday, Nov. 14, register for that date now.
Register for the HSPT or visit Villa Victoria Academy
Choose the next step that fits your family:
- Register for the Saturday, Nov. 14 HSPT exam (official exam form)
- Sign up for the Tuesday, Nov. 10 HSPT prep class (optional; it does not register her for the exam)
- Schedule a campus tour of Villa Victoria Academy
Questions about the HSPT? Contact Mrs. Colleen White, Director of Admissions, at 609-882-1700, ext. 419, or cwhite@villavictoria.org.