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Placement Exams
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Class of 2028 - 8th Grade HSPT
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Holy Name will be offering the High School Placement Exam for current 8th grade students:
- Saturday, October 21st - 9am - 12pm
- Wednesday, November 8th - 5pm - 8pm
- Saturday, November 18th - 9am - 12pm
- Wednesday, December 13th - 5pm - 8pm
The incoming Class of 2028 will be required to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT). All incoming freshmen will need a placement exam on file in order to fully submit an application.
We encourage students to test at Holy Name High School. Students can only test once at Holy Name.
Holy Name will accept results from tests taken at other locations/schools for both scholarship and admissions purposes. Please email all test results you would like in your student's file to admissions@holynamehs.com. To be considered for the Holy Name HSPT Scholarship, parent/guardians must submit their student's test score to the admissions team by Monday, December 4th, 2023.
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 tiered scholarship ranging from $1000 – $6000. This scholarship is renewable based on strong academic achievement and will be awarded and celebrated in December.
Test fee – $20.00. If you would like to pay now, you can do so online - HN HSPT Online Payment - Please find the appropriate test date for your payment. Or, you may bring cash/check made out to Holy Name High School on the date of the test.
If you student has an academic service plan and needs accomodations, please note this on the registration form and a member of the admissions team will contact you prior to the exam. Testing accomodations are only offered on Saturday test dates. For more information on Holy Name's Academic Adjustment Plan, please click here.
The Holy Name Admissions Office will be hosting a Parent Information Session on each testing date. The session will begin an hour before the test ends - 7:00pm on Wednesdays and 11:00am on Saturdays.
If you are looking to practice for the HSPT, Holy Name offers an HSPT Prep Class through Seeley Test Pros. For dates and more information, see the tab below titled "HSPT Prep Classes."
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Seeley Test Pros is offering an HSPT Preparation Course at Holy Name High School.
Saturday, October 7th, 2023 - 9am - 3pm
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
Students who attend this class will:- 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.
Cost: $149
Download Seeley Test Prep flyer with more information.
Registration available online at www.seeleytestpros.com. Space is limited. Register as soon as possible to ensure a spot. For more details, call Amy Seeley at 216-965-5162 or email amy@seeleytestpros.com
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The incoming Class of 2028 will be required to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT). All incoming freshmen will need a placement exam on file in order to fully submit an application.
We encourage students to test at Holy Name High School, but are welcome to test at other schools. Parent/guardians may submit their student's highest test score to the admissions team to be considered for scholarship and placement. Please email test results to admissions@holynamehs.com.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
- HSPT 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.
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Holy Name will be offering a Practice Placement Exam for current 7th grade students (Class of 2029)
- Saturday, May 11th 2024 - 9am - 12pm
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 2024-2025 school year. Holy Name's Admissions Office will be hosting a Parent Information Session during the exam covering topics such as the Holy Name Advantage, the high school search process, and financial aid. The session will begin at 11:00am.
Students may choose to use their results from the practice exam for admission into Holy Name in the Fall, but are more than welcome and encouraged to re-test during their 8th grade year.
If your student scores in the 90th national percentile or above on the practice exam, 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. Actual amount of the scholarship will be awarded in Fall.
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