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Calvert Hall College High SchoolHSPT, admissions and deadlines
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Calvert Hall College High School in Baltimore, MD uses the High School Placement Test (HSPT) as its entrance exam, currently listed for November 14, 2026 or November 21, 2026.
Before you lock a Calvert Hall College High School study plan, take the free 25-question HSPT practice test to see which of the five sections needs work first.
Applications often include a student essay or short answers. Prompts vary by school — ask Calvert Hall College High School for this cycle’s questions, then use the Catholic high school application essay guide.
Applying to Calvert Hall College High School? Start your 3 days free before November 14, 2026 or November 21, 2026.
Try unlimited HSPT Prep for 3 days to see what is already solid and what to practice first for Calvert Hall College High School's entrance exam.
How to prepare for the Calvert Hall HSPT
Calvert Hall requires the HSPT for 8th-grade applicants. Take the free HSPT practice test for a five-section baseline, then check the HSPT test dates page for verified sittings. Confirm Calvert Hall’s date with the school before you register.
Comparing cost and merit aid? See the Calvert Hall College High School scholarships, tuition, financial-aid deadline, and HSPT scholarship details.
Worth knowing
Per STS Baltimore registration (as of September 20, 2026), the Archdiocese of Baltimore administers the HSPT November 14–21, 2026. High school locations sit November 14 and November 21, 2026. Registration opened September 15, 2026 and closes at 11:59 p.m. (CST) on the close date listed for each testing site. Results are normally released to families within 3-5 weeks after the last scheduled test date. Any student who walks in the day of the test may be turned away if the testing site is already at capacity. Only current 8th graders attending a listed elementary school may register to test there on November 17, 2026. All other students must register to test at a high school on November 14 or November 21, 2026. See the HSPT test dates page and how to register for the HSPT.
Key dates and details
| Entrance exam (HSPT) | November 14, 2026 or November 21, 2026 (STS Baltimore registration, as of 2026-10-17) · STS Baltimore registration |
| Exam requirement | Admissions reached enrollment capacity for 2026–27 — apply early in the cycle |
As listed on the school’s website when we last checked (2026-10-17). Dates change every admissions cycle — confirm with Calvert Hall College High School’s admissions office before planning around them. See how HSPT Prep reviews school information.
Verified current-cycle sittings are on the HSPT test dates page. We do not invent days — confirm Calvert Hall College High School’s date with the admissions office before you register.
Admissions checklist
| HSPT required | All 8th grade applicants take the High School Placement Test (HSPT). |
| Transcript | Submit the transfer request for records form to your current school. |
| Recommendations | A built-in letter of recommendation is included in the admissions process. |
Checklist items are based on the school’s admissions pages when we last checked. Verify the current cycle requirements with Calvert Hall College High School’s admissions office.
School profile
| Students | 1,249 (NCES 2023-24) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
Accommodations and testing setup at Calvert Hall College High School
If your child has an IEP, 504 plan, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, or another documented need, ask Calvert Hall College High School’s admissions office how HSPT accommodations are approved before registration closes. Start with the HSPT accommodations guide, then confirm whether the school handles extended time, separate room or small group testing, ADHD accommodations, dyslexia accommodations, and documentation through the school or the diocese.
How to prepare for the Calvert Hall College High School entrance exam
Calvert Hall College High School uses the HSPT — a five-section, ~300-question exam covering verbal skills, quantitative skills, reading, math, and language (see What is the HSPT?). Start with a free HSPT diagnostic, then focus on three things:
- Start 8–12 weeks before the exam date. Short daily practice builds the speed the HSPT’s pacing demands.
- Practice the unfamiliar question types first. Analogies, number series, and logic items aren’t taught in most middle schools — they’re the fastest points to gain.
- Treat the first sitting as the only sitting. Most schools accept one attempt, and at many schools the score also drives merit scholarships.
Parent guides for families applying to Calvert Hall College High School
Catholic high school application essay
Prompts vary by school. Ask each office for this cycle’s questions, then use a process for common prompt types — not canned samples.
HSPT timing: when to start prep
How far ahead to start, based on your test date, school list, and how much prep your child can realistically sustain.
4-week HSPT study plan
A realistic one-month plan for families starting late but still trying to move the score before test day.
HSPT study schedule for busy 8th graders
How to fit HSPT prep around homework, sports, and the real-life schedule most families are actually managing.
What is a good HSPT score?
A cleaner admissions-focused read on what different percentile bands actually mean to a family.
How HSPT percentiles work
What percentile rank means, how it differs from raw score, and how parents should interpret the report.
How to help a child with HSPT test anxiety
How parents can lower stress without turning prep into a second source of pressure.
HSPT accommodations for IEP and 504 students
What families should ask for, when to ask, and the Oakland/STS extended-time steps.
Common questions
What entrance exam does Calvert Hall College High School require?
Calvert Hall College High School admits through the High School Placement Test (HSPT), a five-section exam covering verbal skills, quantitative skills, reading, mathematics, and language, taken in the fall or winter of 8th grade.
When is the Calvert Hall College High School entrance exam?
The school's website listed November 14, 2026 or November 21, 2026 when we last checked (2026-10-17). Dates change every admissions cycle, so confirm with the admissions office before planning around them.
How should my child prepare for the Calvert Hall College High School entrance exam?
Start 8–12 weeks before the exam date with short daily practice, and focus first on question types middle schools don't teach — analogies, number series, and logic problems. Most schools accept one sitting, so the first attempt counts.
How do I register for the HSPT at Calvert Hall College High School?
HSPT registration is generally handled through Calvert Hall College High School's admissions process rather than through a national family registration site. Use the school's current checklist and confirm the test location, arrival time, fee, and required identification directly.
How long is the Calvert Hall College High School HSPT?
The standard HSPT has about 298 questions across five sections and usually takes about two and a half hours, not including check-in or breaks. Ask Calvert Hall College High School for its test-day arrival and dismissal window because local administration details can differ.
Can students use a calculator on the HSPT at Calvert Hall College High School?
The standard HSPT mathematics and quantitative sections are designed to be completed without a calculator. Families should still read Calvert Hall College High School's current test-day instructions so the student brings only permitted materials.
Does Calvert Hall College High School offer HSPT accommodations?
Students with an IEP, 504 plan, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, or another documented need should contact Calvert Hall College High School before registration closes. Ask what documentation is required and whether extended time, small-group, separate-room, or other arrangements are available.
What else does Calvert Hall College High School require besides the HSPT?
Calvert Hall College High School also lists recommendations as part of the admissions process. Use the school's checklist early, because these steps often move on the same compressed fall timeline as testing.
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