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Entrance Exam
All Catholic High Schools in the Archdiocese of Chicago give the High School Placement Test (HSPT) on Saturday, December 6th. Registration for the HSPT opens on Friday, November 21st. There is a $25.00 exam fee that can be paid when registering online.
Please note that students may only take the HSPT at one Catholic high school. Students should arrive to Marist High School by 8 AM on Saturday, December 6th. Students should bring several No. 2 pencils with them. The HSPT is designed to be taken without the use of a calculator. Students should not bring a calculator on the day of the test.
Testing Accommodations
Marist High School can provide extended time on the entrance exam to students who provide documentation as well as the Request for Accommodation Form. Documentation, as well as the Request for Accommodation Form should be included in the email when looking to register for the test. All Incoming Class of 2030 students’ documentation must be submitted to Ms. Erin Kelly for consideration of extended time on the Entrance Exam (HSPT), no later than Friday, November 21, 2025.
If you have any questions regarding testing accommodations, please contact Ms. Erin Kelly.
