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Arizona School Entrance Exam Prep Guides

In-depth guides for selective enrollment and competitive admission schools across Arizona — 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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How to Get Into Xavier College Preparatory (Phoenix): HSPT Scores, Writing Sample & What XCP Actually Looks For in 2026
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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