Current 8th-graders: take a free practice high school placement test

From 8 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 12, Joliet Catholic Academy will host a free Practice High School Placement Test (HSPT) for current area eighth grade students.

The Practice HSPT will give eighth grade students the opportunity to become familiar with the exam.

The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is an admission test given to eighth graders who are seeking entrance into specific Catholic high schools.

Schools make admissions decisions, place applicants and determine scholarship awards based on the exam results.

The Practice HSPT is not mandatory, but prospective students must take the Dec. 5 entrance exam at JCA to be eligible for merit-based scholarships including the Franciscan/Carmelite Top Scorer Scholarships and the JCA Heritage Award.

These merit-based scholarships range from $500 to $5,000 off tuition.

Students will need to bring two No. 2 pencils. Calculators are not allowed. Students must wear a mask and social distancing guidelines will be followed.

The Practice HSPT at JCA is free, but registration is required by Oct. 8.

Register at jca-online.org/practicetest. All students attending will also receive a free JCA t-shirt.

For more information about all merit-based and financial need scholarships offered at JCA, visit.jca-online.org/admissions/financialaid.

For other questions contact Ryan Quigley at admissions@jca-online.org or 815-741-0500.