Freshman Placement Exam & Test Prep Courses
The HSPT placement test for incoming freshmen will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and on Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please complete your school application before the HSPT exams.
There is no additional charge to take the HSPT as this is included in the $60 application fee that is submitted when you apply to the school. To review your application status, click here.
This is the same test that other Orange County Catholic high schools administer, so students only need to test one time at one location, as we do share test scores among the other schools. If your student is testing at another school or if you would like us to send your test scores to another school, please email Rhonda Ury at uryr@smhs.org
If you have any questions, please call our Admissions Department at 949-766-6076.
HSPT Review Course
Sign up now for a High School Placement Test (HSPT) Review Course which will take place at Santa Margarita Catholic High School. The one-day course will review English and Math components of the exam, as well as provide students with a better understanding of the following:
- How to approach a standardized test
- How to work through a question most logically
- How to avoid being sidetracked by trick questions
- Review of basic concepts and principles
Cost to Attend: $80 per session
* Please bring a pen and/or a pencil; all other materials will be provided.
HSPT Review Course Dates (select one)
| Session | Date | Time | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A | Saturday, January 7, 2023 |
9am - 12pm | Register here |
| Session B | Sunday, January 8, 2023 |
12pm - 3pm | Register here |
| Session C | Saturday, January 14, 2023 |
9am - 12pm | Register here |
| Session D | Sunday, January 15, 2023 |
12pm - 3pm | Register here |
| Session E | Saturday, January 21, 2023 |
9am - 12pm | Register here |
| Session F | Sunday, January 22, 2023 |
12pm - 3pm | Register here |