2025-2026 HSPT Information
Archdiocese of Newark & Diocese of Paterson
2025-2026 Cooperative Admissions HSPT Program
IMPORTANT DATES
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) will be administered on Friday, November 7, 2025, to 8th-grade students seeking admission to participating Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Newark, the Diocese of Paterson, and Rockland County, NY.
September 1, 2025
Online registration for the November 7, 2025, HSPT opens
at www.njcoopexam.org. Registration Fee: $70.00
September 26, 2025
Deadline for Catholic school 8th-grade students to submit to their elementary school any information requested by the school for HSPT registration
October 6, 2025
Deadline for participating Catholic elementary schools to complete student registrations for HSPT or for students attending participating Catholic elementary schools to register online individually, if instructed by the school
October 17, 2025
is the Last day for those seeking approval for extended testing time to submit the “Eligibility Form for Extended Testing Time” and required documentation. See the Eligibility Form for information about mailing or emailing the completed form. Students applying for extended time must register for the HSPT at www.njcoopexam.org by October 24, 2025
October 24, 2025
Last day to register for the November 7, 2025 HSPT
November 1- 6, 2025
Test site admission letters sent by NJCOOPEXAM via email to those registered to take the HSPT
November 7, 2025
HSPT administered to students (8:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.).
For students with an extended time accommodation (8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m)
November 15, 2025, Makeup test for students registered for the November 7th test but unable to attend testing on November 7th due to illness or other unexpected circumstances. The make-up test will be administered at several testing sites. (8:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.).
For students with an extended time accommodation (8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)
December 9, 2025
Ninth Grade Applicant Records due in high schools
DECEMBER 20, 2025
Make-up HSPT for Paramus Catholic Applicants Only.
January 12, 2026
Scholastic Testing Services (STS) sends HSPT Student Score Reports to parents via email
January 16, 2026
High School decision notifications sent to applicants