Number of students enrolled in Catholic high schools: 638,000 Number of students who take the HSPT annually: 80,000 The COOP is given in November and is the test administered for admission to Catholic high schools in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area The TACHS is given in November and is the test administered for admission to Catholic high schools in the archdiocese of Brooklyn/Queens and the archdiocese of New York The HSPT is administered in December and January. It is created by the Scholastic Testing Service of Bensenville, IL

The critical preparation you'll need to get into the Catholic high school you want McGraw-Hill's Catholic High School Entrance Exams is the core guide to the three exams required for admission to Catholic high schools nationwide. It offers complete coverage of the Cooperative Admissions Examination (COOP), the High School Placement Test (HSPT), and the Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS). Not only will you get expert prep advice on these exams, but also author Mark Stewart gives you inside information on gaining admission to a Catholic high school. You'll also find inside: Six full-length sample tests: two practice COOPs, two practice HSPTs; and two TACHS with complete answer explanations Sample exams, exercises, and problems designed to match the real tests in content and level of difficulty Step-by-step review of all topics covered on the three exams Important information such as testing requirements, when to register, how scores are reported, and more

Everything You Need to Get the Score You Want on the COOP, HSPT, or TACHS We’ve put all of our proven expertise into Catholic High School Entrance Exams to make sure you’re fully prepared for any of these difficult exams. With this book, you’ll learn essential skill-building techniques and strategies created by leading test-prep experts. You’ll also get six full-length practice tests, hundreds of sample questions, and all the facts about the current exam. This book will guide you through your preparation program and give you the tools you need to succeed. Inside you’ll find: • Complete coverage of all three exams: The Cooperative Admissions Examination (COOP) The High School Placement Test (HSPT) The Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS) • Six full-length sample tests—two practice COOPs, two practice HSPTs, and two practice TACHS—with full explanations of all answers • A step-by-step review of all topics covered on the three exams, including reading comprehension, vocabulary, sentence and paragraph composition, mathematics, and quantitative reasoning • Expert strategies to help you raise your score on questions involving analogies, verbal logic, writing mechanics, and mathematical sequences

Catholic High School Entrance Exams is a comprehensive guide that provides expert advice, practical tips, and a lot of practice, giving eighth graders the study tools and reassurance they need to achieve a high score on their Catholic high school entrance exam. Included in Catholic High School Entrance Exams: * 6 full-length practice tests—2 for each exam commonly administered—the Cooperative Entrance Examination (COOP), the High School Placement Test (HSPT), and Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS) * Plus 3 diagnostic quizzes: 1 for each exam, with targeted feedback * Targeted review of key concepts and material found on tests with practice quizzes * Up-to-date test information * For Parents: tips to help your child maintain realistic expectations while studying for the exam Catholic High School Entrance Exams provides students the essentials they need to improve their scores—guaranteed. Kaplan’s Higher Score guarantee provides security that no other test prep guide on the market can match.

Everything You Need to Get the Score You Want on the HSPT, or TACHS We’ve put our proven expertise into McGraw Hill Catholic High School Entrance Exams to make sure you’re fully prepared for any of these difficult exams. With this book, you’ll learn essential skill-building techniques and strategies created by leading test-prep experts. You’ll also get six full-length practice tests, hundreds of sample questions, and all the facts about the current exam. This book will guide you through your preparation program and give you the tools you need to succeed. Features Complete coverage for the High School Placement Test (HSPT) and Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS) NEW: Includes the latest information on taking these exams 4 full-length practice tests: 2 each for the HSPT and TACHS, with complete answer explanations Exercises and problems designed to match the real tests in content and difficulty level Step-by-step review of all topics, including reading comprehension, vocabulary, sentence and paragraph composition, mathematics, and quantitative reasoning Expert strategies to raise your score on questions involving analogies, verbal logic, writing mechanics, and mathematical sequences Important information on testing requirements, when to register, how scores are reported, and more

Provides subject reviews for each section, six full-length practice tests with explanatory answers, and test-taking strategies to improve TACHS, COOP, HSPT, SSAT, and ISEE scores.

Last year, nearly 200,000 eighth graders took the entrance exams to get into Catholic high schools. For many, this is their first time taking any kind of standardized entrance exam. To help make the experience a positive one, this valuable guide provides expert advice, practical tips, and lots of practice to help students prepare successfully for test day. It also provides tips for parents to help their children maintain realistic expectations while studying for the exam. Included in Kaplan's Catholic High School Entrance Exams are six full-length practice tests—two for each exam commonly administered—the Cooperative Entrance Examination (COOP), the High School Placement Test (HSPT), and Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS). Also included are diagnostic quizzes with targeted feedback; a review of key concepts and material found on tests; and up-to- the-minute test information and changes. Kaplan's Catholic High School Entrance Exams gives students the study tools and reassurance they need to achieve a high score on this important test.

Peterson's Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams is the comprehensive test-prep book for scoring high on Catholic high school entrance exams. The book includes six full-length practice tests (two each for the HSPT, COOP, and TACHS) with detailed answer explanations, and includes valuable information on test format, type of questions, and how tests are scored. With expert tips that guide students through verbal and quantitative exercises. Selling Points: 1. Two full-length practice tests each for the TACHS, the COOP, and the HSPT, all with answer keys and detailed explanations 2. Step-by-step coaching for each type of question on the exam 3. In-depth subject review covering the verbal, math, and quantitative sections of the exam 4. Easy-to-use self-evaluation tools to track progress 5. Valuable information about the SSAT and the ISEE secondary school entrance exams which are occasionally administered for admission into Catholic high schools

Peterson's Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams 2013 is exactly what you need if you're in eighth grade and are preparing to continue your education at a Catholic high school. Peterson's guide has been specifically designed to assist you with preparing for and taking the most commonly used Catholic high school entrance exams. We not only help you develop test-taking skills but also provide descriptions and examples of each entrance exam with eight full-length practice tests-two New York City Tests for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS), two Cooperative Entrance Exams (COOPs), two High School Placement Tests (HSPTs), one Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT), and one Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE).

Peterson's Master the SSAT & ISEE: High School Entrance Exam Basics contains essential information about all aspects of the SSAT and ISEE. Readers will learn about what kinds of questions to expect, how the tests are scored, what the questions look like, and how they can keep their cool on test day. Peterson's Master the SSAT & ISEE provides students with detailed strategies to help maximize their test scores AND assists parents with guidance on selecting, applying to, and paying for private school. For more information see Peterson's Master the SSAT & ISEE.