Testing Jan. 11 for Catholic high school placement

Catholic high schools across the Archdiocese of Chicago will administer annual placement tests for eighth grade students at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. Most of the 37 Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese administer the test; however, there are a few exceptions. It is important to check with the individual school to confirm when its test is being given.

To find contact information for Catholic high schools, visit the High School Locator at schools.archchicago.org.

Catholic, public or private school students interested in attending Catholic high schools in Chicago, Cook County or Lake County in the fall of 2014, should report to the high school they wish to attend to take the test. It is not necessary to register for the test in advance. Students are asked to bring two No. 2 pencils and cash or check made payable to the school for the $25 exam fee. Test results will be mailed to students on Feb. 14, 2014.

Catholic high schools use a number of different standardized tests to provide a common measure of academic achievement. Some schools use different tests because they are designed to provide slightly different information for program and course placement decisions. Tests are selected that match the mission, educational philosophy and student body of a particular school.