Placement Exams

Due to the impacts of COVID-19, Holy Name has decided to waive the High School Placement Test (HSPT) as a requirement for admission. Students in the Class of 2025 are not required to take the HSPT Admissions Test. Testing dates for the Class of 2026 will be posted in June.

If you are looking to sign up for the 7th grade practice HSPT, please go to the tab "7th Grade Practice HSPT" to register.

Holy Name will take a holistic approach when reviewing a student’s application, taking into consideration: 

• Academic Performance
• Teacher Recommendations
• Disciplinary Standing
• Extracurricular Involvement
• Attendance
• Standardized Test Scores
• Commitment to continual growth in mind, body, and spirit

Upon acceptance, Holy Name will use a student’s grades (7th and 8th) and standardized test scores (MAP, IOWA, PLAN) to determine placement and schedule at Holy Name.

**Placement Exam Dates for the Class of 2026 will be posted in the Summer.**

Holy Name awards merit scholarships to the students who score in the top 10% on the admissions exam. These students will be named Holy Name Scholar Students and will receive a scholarship ranging from $1000 – $6000. This scholarship is renewable based on strong academic achievement and will be awarded in mid-December. An optional HSPT Exam will be held at Holy Name for students who would like to be considered for the scholarship.

Class of 2025 Optional Placement Exams (For Scholarship):

• Wednesday, October 28, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Parent Information Session TBD
• Saturday, November 14, 9 am – 12 pm, Parent Information Session TBD

To register, please complete the following form – HSPT Optional Exam Registration.

To comply with social distancing, spots will be limited.
Test fee – $20. Please bring cash or check made out to Holy Name High School on the date of the test.

If you have any questions, please contact Director of Admissions Mrs. Rachel Shurtleff ’09 at 440-886-0300 ext. 100, or Assistant Director of Admissions Mr. Joey Keleman at 440-886-0300 ext. 116.

Saturday, April 17, 2021, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Thank you for your overwhelming interest! This session is full.

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - 5:30pm - 8:30pm - limited seats available - sign up here!

Students currently in 7th grade are invited to take a practice High School Placement Test (HSPT) at Holy Name High School. The test has no cost, but spots are limited. All those who attend will be entered into a scholarship raffle for two $500 awards to be redeemed during the 2022-2023 school year.

Students may use his or her results for admission into Holy Name in the Fall, but are more than welcome to re-test during their 8th grade year. If your student scores in the 90th national percentile or above, they will earn the designation of a Namer Scholar. These students are eligible for a 4 year, renewable HSPT scholarship ranging from $1,000 - $6,000.

Holy Name will offer additional study courses for your current 7th grade student. Check the HSPT Prep Classes tab for more information!

Seeley Test Pros is offering in-person HSPT Preparation Courses at Holy Name High School.

• Saturday, March 27, 9:00am – 3:00pm Cost: $149.00
• Saturday, May 22, 9:00am – 3:00pm Cost: $149.00

Students who receive higher scores on high school admissions tests:

• Gain admissions to their #1 high school choice
• Qualify for scholarship opportunities
• Test into more advanced curriculum choices, including Honors and Advanced Placement 

• Take an official, retired HSPT test under testing conditions.
• Receive a detailed report of their HSPT test results.
• Learn valuable test taking tips and techniques.
• Review essential content relevant to the test.
• Gain test confidence and reduce test anxiety.
• Prepare for the HSPT test at Holy Name or any other area Catholic high schools.
• Receive a 464 page HSPT textbook and instructional materials.
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Register online – www.seeleytestpros.com

More classes will be offered in the early Fall!