Arizona School Entrance Exam Prep Guides

We publish 3 in-depth prep guides covering 3 selective enrollment and competitive admission schools in Arizona, including Brophy College Preparatory, Notre Dame Preparatory and Xavier College Preparatory — covering essays, exam strategy, and application timelines.

HSPT Quantitative Skills Practice for Brophy Prep: STEM Reasoning Strategies That Actually Work

Brophy College Preparatory

June 06, 2026 9 min read

HSPT Quantitative Skills Practice for Brophy Prep: STEM Reasoning Strategies That Actually Work

The HSPT Quantitative Skills section is the most under-prepared part of Brophy College Preparatory's entrance exam — and it makes up nearly 40% of the test alongside Mathematics. This guide gives Phoenix-area 8th graders and their parents a STEM critical thinking approach to number series, abstract reasoning, and timed writing strategies that most prep books never cover.

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Notre Dame Preparatory

July 09, 2026 9 min read

HSPT Prep for Notre Dame Preparatory Scottsdale: What Every 8th-Grade Family Needs to Know (2026–2027)

If your child is applying to Notre Dame Preparatory in Scottsdale, the HSPT shapes both admission and freshman course placement. This guide covers the December test window, NDP's academic track system, score benchmarks, and why STEM Critical Thinking practice is the most overlooked prep strategy for the Quantitative Skills section.

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Xavier College Preparatory

June 02, 2026 10 min read

How to Get Into Xavier College Preparatory (Phoenix): HSPT Scores, Writing Sample & What XCP Actually Looks For in 2026

Getting into Xavier College Preparatory means preparing for two separate assessments — the HSPT and a distinct on-site Writing Sample — plus a full application review of your daughter's transcripts. This guide covers XCP's admissions process, diocesan test dates, competitive score benchmarks, and exactly how to prepare for both components before the January deadline.

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