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Entrance Exam

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Taking the Entrance Exam at DePaul Prep is the first step toward joining our vibrant community! 


Students who intend to apply to and attend DePaul Prep are strongly encouraged to register and take the Catholic High School Entrance Exam at DePaul College Prep. Please note that only students who take the High School Placement Test at DePaul Prep will be eligible for DePaul Prep Academic Scholarships and Financial Aid.

Archdiocese policy states that students may take the entrance exam only once and at only one Catholic high school. Violations of this policy will result in the denial of admission.

If you have questions regarding the exam or registration, please contact Nick Bizzieri, Assistant Admissions Director.
Important Entrance Exam Dates
Registration Opens
Friday, November 13
8:00 a.m. 

Testing Accommodation Document Submission Deadline
Friday, December 4

Entrance Exam
Saturday, December 5
8:00 a.m.

About the Exam

The High School Placement Test (HSPT) consists of five multiple-choice sections and a short writing sample:
  • Cognitive Skills: Verbal (analogies, synonyms, antonyms, logic) and Quantitative (reasoning, comparisons, sequences)
  • Basic Skills: Reading (comprehension, vocabulary), Mathematics, and Language (grammar, spelling, capitalization)
  • Writing Sample: Short writing sample essay

Format: Answers are recorded on a Scantron bubble sheet.

Test Day Details

List of 4 items.

  • Check-In

    Check in begins at 7:30 a.m. Students must be seated in their testing rooms by 8:00 a.m.

  • What to Bring

    • Two #2 pencils with erasers
    • Clear water bottle
    • Calculators* and language translators are prohibited (*unless approved accommodation)

  • Pick-Up

    Standard Testing: about 11:30 a.m. 
    Extended Time Testing: about 1:00 p.m.

  • Parent Note

    To ensure a smooth arrival and departure, parents are asked not to enter the building during drop-off or pick-up.

Entrance Exam Accommodations

DePaul College Prep can provide the following accommodations for the Entrance Exam:
  • Extended time (+50%)
  • Marking answers in test booklet (no scantron)
  • Calculator use
To request accommodations on the Entrance Exam:
  1. Submit Documentation
  2. Approval Notification
    • Our Learning Specialist Team will review requests and confirm approved accommodations vis email by Friday, December 4. 

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Contact

Main Entrance & Parking: 3300 N. Campbell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
Mailing Address: 3333 N. Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL 60618
Phone: (773) 539-3600

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