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How to Prepare for the Mercy High School HSPT: A Complete 2026 Guide for Detroit Families

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August 25, 2026 9 min read

How to Prepare for the Mercy High School HSPT: A Complete 2026 Guide for Detroit Families

Mercy High School Farmington Hills requires the HSPT for all 8th-grade applicants — and your daughter gets exactly one attempt. This guide covers test dates, scholarship score thresholds, the Quantitative Skills section Mercy values most, and a summer prep timeline to maximize her score before the November test date.

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HSPT Quantitative Skills: The Critical Thinking Section 8th Graders Underestimate (Mercy HS 2026)

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July 03, 2026 8 min read

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.

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