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HSPT Quantitative Skills: The STEM Critical Thinking Section Baltimore Catholic Schools Actually Care About
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August 13, 2026 9 min read

HSPT Quantitative Skills: The STEM Critical Thinking Section Baltimore Catholic Schools Actually Care About

The HSPT Quantitative Skills section is Baltimore's most overlooked STEM critical thinking test — 52 questions, 30 minutes, no calculator, and one shot to get it right. This post explains what's on it, why schools like Calvert Hall and Loyola Blakefield care about it, and how to build a prep plan before November test day.

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The Baltimore Parent's Complete HSPT Prep Guide (2026–2027 Test Dates & Deadlines)
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June 13, 2026 11 min read

The Baltimore Parent's Complete HSPT Prep Guide (2026–2027 Test Dates & Deadlines)

Every 8th grader applying to one of the 18 Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic high schools takes the HSPT once — no retakes. This guide covers the November test dates, no-retake rule, the hardest section most students ignore, and how to build a prep plan before the December 10 common application deadline.

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