Entrance Exam

Salesianum administers the Closed Catholic High School Placement Exam (HSPT) to prospective incoming students. This is a national exam that Salesianum has used for over 35 years, and that 85% of catholic high schools are using.

The exam will be administered to all eighth grade students on Saturday, December 6, 2008. An alternate test is also offered to any student who may have a conflict with the Saturday date. This test will be administered on Sunday, December 7th at 12 noon. To register for this exam, simply write on the application that you are requesting the Sunday test date. An entrance ticket will be mailed out to all students registered one week prior to the exam. Extended time is given for those students with diagnosed learning disabilities. Documentation must be received by November 15th to receive this accommodation. Students will be notified of their results by early February.

Seventh grade students are invited to take the entrance exam as a practice test on March 14, 2009.

Students wishing to prepare for the exam may invest in a high school placement prep book, which can be found at any neighborhood bookstore. However, students should not attempt to cram for the exam. The best preparation is often continued attention to eighth grade studies and a good nights sleep.

• Students need to pre-register at least a week in advance of the exam date.
• The non-refundable fee for the exam is $55.00.
• Students should arrive by 8:00AM and are usually dismissed around 12PM.
• Students should bring two number 2 pencils.
• Calculators are not permitted.
• Eighth grade students will be notified of results by early February and 7th grade students will be notified in May.

Students who have the highest national percentile composite scores on the December test are eligible for academic scholarships. In addition, students with the top five composite scores are eligible to receive academic scholarships that equal one half of the tuition.