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Application Process

Applying Is Easy.

Thank you for your interest in St. Catherine Academy. If you have any questions about the application process, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We can be reached at admissions@saintcatherineacademy.org or 248-946-4848 ext 132.

Step 1

Be a star for a day!

Star Days invite potential applicants to experience a day in the life at St. Catherine’s. Join us on campus mid-September to early May on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Be a STAR!

Step 2

Apply Online

Submit a formal application online, including a teacher recommendation and transcripts for the past two years.

Apply Now

Step 3

Placement Test

SCA administers the HSPT (high school placement test) for all current eighth grade students and applicants. Results are used for academic scholarships and placement decisions.

Test Registration

Key Admissions Dates

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15
2024
Parent Tours
Drop in for a Parent Tour!
Learn more.
11
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23
2024
HSPT
The high school placement test (HSPT) registration opens on September 1.
Click to register.
12
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6
2024
Parent Tours
Drop in for a Parent Tour!
Learn More.
12
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7
2024
HSPT
The high school placement test (HSPT) registration opens on September 1.
Click to register.
12
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13
2024
Priority Application Deadline
Priority applications will be notified of their acceptance on January 24!
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10
2025
Essay Scholarship Application Deadline
Scholarship essays are due.
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24
2025
Acceptance Letters Mailed
Congratulations to our newest STARS! Priority applicants will receive news today!
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16
2025
Open House
Open Doors, Open Hearts: Experience the Possibilities at our Spring Open House.
Learn more.

Admission Criteria

Acceptance to SCA is based on, but not limited to, the following criteria:

  1. Be a STAR for a Day! Schedule a shadow day!
  2. Completed application for admission

In addition, St. Catherine requests applicants take the HSPT placement test. See details below to be used for placement into classes as well as academic scholarships.

Once we’ve received your daughter’s completed application, our admissions committee will review her file and then reach out to you with details on how to officially enroll her.

High School Placement Test

SCA will be administering the high school placement test (HSPT) for all 8th graders (incoming Freshmen) to be used for academic scholarships and general placement decisions. This test will be administered several times throughout the year.

Test Dates

  • 11/23/2024 (Saturday)
  • 12/7/2024 (Saturday)
  • 01/11/2025 (Saturday)
  • 02/01/2025 (Saturday)

Test Fee: $50

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Registration Opens 9/1.

Registration will take place through the Archdiocese of Detroit HSPT® Registration Page. Please select St. Catherine of Siena Academy as the test location.

  • Accommodations testing approval requires official documentation, and a copy of the IEP, 504 Plan, or School Accommodation Plan. Accommodations are available on all test dates. Please email the documentation to our Guidance Counselor, Hutham Tankersley at htankersley@saintcatherineacademy.org
  • We cannot accept walk-ins for accommodations unless the proper forms have been emailed prior to the test date.
  • For questions regarding accommodations, please contact Hutham Tankersley at htankersley@saintcatherineacademy.org
  • If you have general questions, please contact the admissions office at admissions@saintcatherineacademy.org or 248-946-4848, ext. 132.

Test Day Details:

  • Check-in begins at 7:40. We ask that your daughter arrives by 7:45 AM to ensure timely check-in.
  • Please drop off and pick up your daughter from the main entrance (by the flag pole).
  • The doors will be closed at 7:55 AM and testing will begin promptly at 8:00 AM.
  • Pick up is at 11:05 AM.

Bring the Following:

  • At least 2 sharpened number two pencils (mechanical pencils are not permitted)
  • A bottle of water
  • A snack
  • Wear comfortable clothing
  • Calculators are NOT needed or allowed

HSPT Test Prep Class

Saturday, November 2
9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Cost: $75

*This class includes information on general test taking skills, Math and English. Students will also receive a HSPT test prep workbook for review!

Register now for the HSPT prep class.

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