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ACER HAST Test (Year 7 Entry) Format and Timing
Reading Comprehension
- Format: 35 - 40 Multiple-choice questions.
- Time: 45 Minutes.
- Content: Analysis of diverse texts, including fiction, poetry, non-fiction prose, and visual data like charts or maps. It tests inference, vocabulary in context, and the ability to identify an author's tone or purpose.
Mathematical Reasoning
- Format: 28 - 35 Multiple-choice questions.
- Time: 40 Minutes.
- Content: Problem-solving across areas like number, measurement, space, and logical relations. Unlike standard school tests, it often includes scientific reasoning tasks such as interpreting data and evaluating hypotheses.
Abstract Reasoning
- Format: 35 - 40 Multiple-choice questions.
- Time: 30 Minutes.
- Content: Non-verbal visual puzzles that require students to recognise patterns, identify logical sequences in diagrams, and complete spatial transformations.
Written Expression
- Format: One open-response task.
- Time: 25 Minutes.
- Content: A response to a specific stimulus, which may be discursive (argumentative) or creative (narrative). Markers assess quality of thought, structure, vocabulary, and control of language.
Key Details for Candidates
- Total Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours of actual testing time, though the full session (with breaks and instructions) lasts roughly 3 to 3.5 hours.
- Mode: Entirely paper-based; students use pencils for multiple-choice and pens for writing.
- Sections: Typically consists of four sections, though schools may choose a 3-test package.
Registration & Results
- School Registration: Most schools open their internal HAST registrations in January or February 2026 for mid-year tests.
- Closing Dates: These vary but usually fall 2 to 4 weeks before the school's specific test date.
- Results Turnaround: ACER typically provides results to schools within 10 working days after receiving the completed test papers.
- Unlike standard exams, you will not receive a raw score. Instead, you get an Individual Student Report showing your child's percentile rank against the gifted cohort.
Selection Criteria
- Schools use a "triangulation" of data to make offers, meaning the test is rarely the only factor.
- ACER HAST Results (Weighted 40–60%):
- Percentiles: Schools look for students in the top 10–15% of the "high-ability" candidate pool (which is already more competitive than the general population).
- Consistency: A "superior" score in one area may not compensate for a poor result in Writing.
- Academic History: Schools review the last two years of school reports and NAPLAN results to ensure consistent high performance.
- Extracurricular Portfolio: Evidence of leadership, music, sports, or volunteering is often required to "break ties" between high-scoring candidates.
- Interview/Personal Statement: Some schools (particularly private ones) use HAST scores to shortlist candidates for an interview to assess "fit" and motivation.
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Program Details
What is this for
- Build a Strong Foundation: Perfect for students starting their prep who need test-taking skill development.
- Master the Fundamentals: Deep-dives into the core academic skills required for high-level selective school exams.
- Identify Knowledge Gaps: Pinpoints specific weaknesses early, allowing for targeted improvement before the exam season begins.
- Accuracy & Technique: Prioritizes "getting it right" by teaching students how to deconstruct and solve complex questions correctly.
- Long-Term Confidence: Minimizes exam anxiety by building a comprehensive understanding of the curriculum over 12 months.
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- Complimentary Coaching Sessions: Get free coaching sessions with human-led expert mentorship which are empowered by our proprietary specialised AI engine.
- Full-Length Simulated Tests: Access to a rigorous series of tests that mirror the ACER format.
- Detailed Performance Analytics: After every test, parents receive a Diagnostic Readiness Report.
- Raw Scores & Percentile Rankings: See how your child performs against the current cohort.
- Topic-Specific Gaps: Identification of specific weaknesses.
- Expert Model Answers & Full Explanations: Every question comes with a step-by-step worked solution. We don't just show the right answer; we explain the logic and "shortcuts" to save time.
- Automated Feedback & Strategy Reviews: Immediate scoring and automated feedback help students identify misconceptions in real-time, ensuring they learn from mistakes immediately after the test.
- Exam Pacing & Time-Management Coaching: Integrated timers help students master the "40 questions in 40 minutes" challenge, reducing the anxiety of the final countdown.
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12-month Access to Thousands of Diagnostic Mock Test Questions
Insightful Gap Diagnosis Empowered By Specialised AI Engine
12-month Access to Thousands of Diagnostic Mock Test Questions
Two complimentary 90-min Bridge-the-Gap 1:1 Coaching Sessions
Two complimentary 90-min Bridge-the-Gap 1:1 Coaching Sessions
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Perth Modern School
Perth Modern School
Perth Modern School
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Willetton Senior High School
Willetton Senior High School
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Willetton Senior High School
Willetton Senior High School
Willetton Senior High School
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Willetton Senior High School
Melville Senior High School
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Melville Senior High School
Willetton Senior High School
Melville Senior High School
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- Two(2) complimentary 90-min 1-to-1 expert coaching sessions ($160 value) included.
- One-time fee. No recurring charges or hidden costs.
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