Dear Rising Eighth Grade Families,

Congratulations on your student being just months away from the start of their final year with us here at St. Cecilia Catholic School.

The 8th grade year is full of events and excitement, and with high school admissions, it can feel like a whirlwind. At the start of the school year in August, we will offer an informational session and will share important dates and links with you as the high schools update us. In the meantime, your child can begin preparing for the admission exam.

One aspect of applying to private high schools are the admission exam requirements. Most schools rely on the ISEE by ERB to understand an applicant’s readiness for their programs. This is a lengthy and difficult exam, and students should be prepared for basic testing strategy and content material.  

While the school does not offer or promote any one testing preparation program, in September we will offer a mock exam via Test Innovators, a partner of ERB. This practice exam will be proctored as an official exam, and results will be available via accounts purchased for you via the Test Innovators website. Upgraded accounts can be purchased at a prorate in the fall for those who want additional exam instances and practice resources. We will offer a testing strategy session for students as we approach the high school exam dates in October and January. This strategy session is not meant to supplant any outside preparation.

In an effort to give students better opportunities for admission test preparation, the school will be offering summer dates for official ISEE testing. It is recommended that your child have a few opportunities to sit in a testing environment for this exam, even if the first tries are for practice. Taking the exam in the summer will give your family feedback for further preparation needs.

To register for ISEE testing this summer, please go to the ERB website 

and use the below Event Codes to register for your exam date. More details will be shared for registrants closer to the exam day. If you have any questions, please reach out to John Aylor.

All ISEE Testing at St. Cecilia Catholic School is a CLOSED SESSION, meaning registration is only available to those with the provided event code - our St. Cecilia students.

9:00 am - Spring/Summer Window

Event Code: ZQURBCYF

9:00 am - Spring/Summer Window

Event Code: P42LNACX

9:00 am - Spring/Summer Window

Event Code: QQNNZ8X6

9:00 am - Fall Window

Event Code: TBD - will be communicated later this summer

Additionally, on Friday September 1, 2023 we will be holding a Practice Test for all 8th Grade students at 9:00AM at school. On this date we will administer a practice exam via Test Innovators, and your results and feedback will be available via their portal. You may then upgrade your account for additional practice resources.