Admission Testing

Applicants are required to take the High School Placement Test at St. Edward. This evaluation is a standardized, multiple-choice exam that measures academic abilities on a national scale. It includes five subsections: 

• Verbal Skills: Assesses a student's vocabulary understanding.
• Quantitative Skills: Assesses problem-solving abilities involving numbers and calculations.
• Reading: Assesses comprehension and analysis of texts, as well as critical thinking.
• Mathematics: Similar to quantitative skills, assesses understanding of mathematical concepts and principles.
• Language: Assesses understanding of grammar, writing mechanics, and language usage.

Test results, in addition to grades and teacher recommendations, are considered in admission decisions and future course placement. High scores on the test can also qualify students for merit scholarships.

• The test is for eighth-grade boys only, and students can test only once at St. Ed’s. 
• Pencils are provided.
• The test takes approximately three hours to complete and calculators are not permitted.
• The test fee is $20—registration is required.