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HSPT Quantitative Skills: The Critical Thinking Section 8th Graders Underestimate (Mercy HS 2026)
The HSPT Quantitative Skills section is the part of the Mercy High School placement test most 8th graders underestimate — and it directly determines scholarship eligibility. This post breaks down exactly what the section tests, why it demands STEM critical thinking over memorized math, and how to prepare when your daughter only gets one shot at the exam.