"Includes 6 full-length practice tests"--Cover.

The critical preparation you'll need to get into the Catholic high school of your choice McGraw-Hill's Catholic High School Entrance Exams, 4th Edition is the core guide to the three exams required for admission to Catholic high schools nationwide. It offers complete up-to-date 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 inside information on gaining admission to a Catholic high school as well. McGraw-Hill's Catholic High School Entrance Exams, 4th Edition includes: • 6 full-length sample tests—2 practice COOPs, 2 practice HSPTs, and 2 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 on testing requirements, when to register, how scores are reported, and more

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

Score high on the entrance exam and get into the Catholic school of your choice To enroll in a Catholic high school, you must first pass the Cooperative Admissions Examination Program (COOP), the High School Placement Test (HSPT), or the Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS). McGraw-Hill's Catholic High School Entrance Examinations provides complete coverage of all three exams. You get four full-length sample tests with complete answer explanations, confidence-building drills and exercises, and step-by-step review of all topics tested.

"2 diagnostic tests (1 for each exam) ... [and] 8 full-length practice tests--3 in the book and 1 online each for the HSPT and TACHS--for a total of 10 full-length exams"--Cover.

Vols. for 2010- by Shannon Grey, Pauline Alexander-Travis, David Bell.

Test your best on your COOP, HSPT, or TACHS exam--and get into the Catholic high school of your choice!. . You're ready for high school and want to get into a top-ranked Catholic school-- but first you have to ace the highly competitive entrance exam. No matter which test you're taking, whether it's the COOP (Cooperative Admissions Examination Program), the HSPT (High School Placement Test), or the brand-new TACHS (Test for Admission to Catholic High Schools), "McGraw-Hill's Catholic High School Entrance Exams "will give you everything you need to get your best score.. . Specially created by a nationally known test-prep expert, this powerhouse guide offers step-by-step preparation for all three major Catholic high school entrance exams. It's packed with all the in-depth instruction, test-smart strategies, and confidence-building practice that students have come to expect from McGraw-Hill, including full-length practice tests that are as close as you can get to the real thing. So choose the test-prep guide that's sure to help you reach your goal - from the name more students trust!. . No other test-prep guide gives you. . . Everything you need to know to get ready for the COOP, HSPT, or TACHS . Worked-out examples and exercises to sharpen your skills . 3 exam-style mini-tests to familiarize yourself with each exam and help determine your strengths and weaknesses . Handy reviews of every test subject, including the basic rules of grammar and major math concepts . 2 complete sample COOP tests . 2 complete sample HSPT exams . . . Includes all the latest information on the new TACHS test.