The entrance exam is offered to 8th-grade students seeking admission to Carmel Catholic High School. Students complete the Scholastic High School Placement Test (HSPT) as part of our admissions review. In addition to the HSPT, we also review other academic data, such as transcripts, grades, and standardized test scores, to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of each applicant. The test is available to students who have not previously taken it at any other Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Chicago.
- Who: Prospective students in 8th grade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 8:00 A.M. If you cannot make it on December 5, the make-up test will be on Monday, December 7, 2026. Contact our admissions office at [email protected] or 847-388-3418 to register or schedule an alternative testing time.
- Location: Carmel Catholic High School
- Registration: If you have an account, please proceed to our Admissions Portal to locate the entrance exam registration link. If you are new to our system, please fill out an Inquiry Form to gain access to the Admissions Portal.
- Fee: $25, payable online.
- Length: Approximately 3 hours
- Calculators: Not permitted
- Test Accommodations: If your student has a learning plan such as an IEP or 504 plan, they may be eligible for limited testing accommodations. Please fill out an Accommodation Request Form.
- REQUIRED: After registering for the Entrance Exam, please complete the Application for Admission found in your Admissions Portal as soon as possible. This required step ensures that we receive your student’s records in time for evaluation.
- Registration for the Entrance Exam will open on Friday, November 13.