Scholarship Entrance Exam
The Prep Test
The required Scholarship Entrance Exam helps gauge a student’s aptitude and preparedness for the rigor of Scranton Preparatory School. The Exam consists of the High School Placement Test (HSPT), five subtests in Vocabulary, Quantitative, Reading, Math, and Language, plus an optional essay required for scholarship consideration. Scholarship Entrance Exam - December 5, 2026
Free exam Tutoring
Prep’s National Honor Society provides a free six-week tutoring program from October-December for the HSPT exam and optional essay.
Week 1: Exam Overview and Test Skills
Week 2: Verbal Subtest Review
Week 3: Quantitative Subtest Review
Week 4: Reading Subtest Review
Week 5: Mathematics Subtest Review
Week 6: Language Subtest and Essay
Entrance Exam Overview
Scranton Prep administers the High School Placement Test as the eighth-grade Scholarship Entrance Exam. The following is a breakdown of the exam subtests:
Verbal Subtest: 60 question
Quantitative Subtest: 52 questions
Reading Subtest: 62 questions
Mathematics Subtest: 64 questions
Language Subtest: 60 questions
Essay: Choose one prompt
exam scholarships
Students who score in the top 35 on the Scholarship Entrance Exam will be awarded merit scholarships.
Top Ten Scores - $4,000 per year
Top 11-20 Scores - $2,000 per year
Top 21-35 Scores - $1,000 per year
