Confidence on test day, built over eight weeks.
PEACE prepares Catholic-school students for the High School Placement Test with format-specific practice, a full mock exam, and the steady confidence to show what they truly know.
8-week course
Weekly classes that build steadily toward test day.
Starts with a diagnostic
A full practice test pinpoints each student’s strengths and gaps.
Ends with a mock HSPT
Real timing and format, so nothing on test day is a surprise.
Classes capped at 20
First come, first served — registration closes when a class fills.
More than a review course.
A good elementary education is the best foundation. But nerves and an unfamiliar format can hide a student’s real ability — and that’s exactly the gap PEACE closes.
Test-specific practice
Students work real HSPT question types every class and rehearse the timing, so the format feels familiar long before test day.
Confidence building
Goal-setting, self-assessment, and encouragement are built into every session — because anxiety shouldn’t get in the way of what a student knows.
Rooted in faith
Reflection and prayer are woven through the PEACE approach, keeping the whole experience calm, grounded, and encouraging.
A clear path from first class to test day.
Diagnostic test
We start by finding each student’s strengths and the areas to focus on.
Targeted review
Eight weeks across all five HSPT sections, with practice matched to the diagnostic.
Full mock exam
A timed, full-length HSPT on the final day under real test conditions.
Test day
Students arrive familiar with the format and confident in what they know.
What is the HSPT?
The High School Placement Test is a one-time exam for 8th graders entering Catholic high schools. Schools use it for admission, course placement, and — in some cases — scholarship decisions.
It’s a lot to face once. Familiarity with the format and timing makes all the difference, and that’s what the PEACE course is built to provide.
Dates & locations
This fall’s course meets live online — join from anywhere. In-person sites will be added here as locations are confirmed.
In-person locations coming soon
Reserve your child’s spot.
Registration is first-come, first-served, and each class closes at 20 students. Complete the form below to hold a place in this fall’s course.
- Secure your preferred location and time
- Tuition due at the time of registration
- Confirmation and materials list sent by email
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Saturday, September 26, 2026 - Saturday, November 14, 2026 9:00 am - 11:30 am |
HSPT Review - Saturday (Virtual)
Zoom, Zoom |
The people in the room matter most.
“High-energy, highly skilled Catholic junior-high teachers — the kind who know how to reach a nervous 8th grader.”
Many of our instructors are graduates of the University of Notre Dame’s ACE program or Loyola University’s LU-CHOICE — master’s programs that place gifted educators in Catholic schools. Supporting these teachers with meaningful additional income is part of the PEACE mission.
Give your child the home-court advantage.
Classes close at 20 students. Reserve a spot in this fall’s HSPT prep course today.
Register now