High School Placement Test and Review Course Info

The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is required only for incoming freshman students. When applying to SMCHS, you will sign up for the HSPT and choose your preferred test date and/or indicate if you plan to take the test at a different location.
HSPT Dates:You will only select one date when you submit your application to Santa Margarita. Apply now to secure your test date and time from the list below:
| Test Date | Registration Opens | Registration Closes | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2025 (ASP Students Only) |
September 2, 2025 | November 8, 2025 | 7:45am |
| January 17, 2026 | September 2, 2025 | January 17, 2026 | 7:45am - 12:30pm |
| January 31, 2026 | September 2, 2025 | January 31, 2026 | 7:45am - 12:30pm |
| February 11, 2026 | September 2, 2025 | February 11, 2026 | 3:15 pm - 7:00p |
HSPT REVIEW COURSE:
Sign up for a High School Placement Test 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: $95 per session
- Sunday, November 2, Noon to 3:00 pm (ASP Applicants only)
Click Here to Sign Up For The ASP Course - Saturday, December 6, 9:00 am to Noon
- Sunday, December 7, Noon to 3:00 pm
- Saturday, January 10, 9:00 am to Noon
- Sunday, January 11, Noon to 3:00 pm
- Saturday, January 24, 9:00 am to Noon
- Sunday, January 25, Noon to 3:00 pm
High School Placement Test FAQ
- What do I bring on the test day?
- What time should I arrive on test day?
- How do I make changes to my registration?
- Can I change my test date?
- What if I missed the test date I signed up for?
- Can I cancel my registration?
- I never received an email confirming my test registration. What should I do?
- Can you send my test results to more than one email address?
- I never received a copy of my test results. What should I do?
- What do my scores mean?