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How to Get Into Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory: HSPT Score Strategy & Prep Guide (2026)
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August 31, 2026 10 min read

How to Get Into Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory: HSPT Score Strategy & Prep Guide (2026)

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory admits roughly 300 students from a pool of 1,100 applicants — and one timed test with no retakes decides much of that outcome. This guide covers HSPT score targets, scholarship thresholds, the December 6 test date, and exactly how to prepare your 8th grader for every section before applications close January 30.

HSPT Quantitative Skills Practice: The STEM Critical Thinking Section Most Students Underestimate (2026)
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July 14, 2026 9 min read

HSPT Quantitative Skills Practice: The STEM Critical Thinking Section Most Students Underestimate (2026)

The HSPT Quantitative Skills section is the one Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep applicants prepare for least — and it directly affects honors-track placement. This post explains exactly what is on the section, why it works as a STEM critical thinking test, and how Bay Area 8th graders can prepare before the December exam.