Preparing for any type of exam can be stressful, but there are plenty of things you can do to help you feel calm and confident on test day. The Entrance & Scholarship Exam is no exception, so we???ve compiled a short but helpful list of things to take into consideration as you prepare to take this exciting step toward your future.
1. Get your materials together the night before. Check with your testing location ahead of time to find out what materials you need to bring with you. Set these things aside ahead of time to prevent a last-minute scramble the morning of the test.
2. Rest properly and fuel with brain food. Be sure to get a good night???s sleep the night before and, if possible, the nights leading up to the test. Eating a healthy, well-rounded breakfast the morning of is also important to keeping you full and focused for the duration of the exam.
3. Stick to a manageable study schedule. Do not pile on unnecessary stress by waiting until the last minute to cram for the exam. Set aside time to study each day leading up to the exam and allow for longer study sessions during the week prior. Your study schedule should include time to attend a review session at your school(s) of choice. Times and dates for each session are listed below.
4. Save the date and set an alarm. Mark your calendars for the day of the Entrance & Scholarship Exam to act as a reminder and to help you mentally prepare for test day. Give yourself plenty of time to get ready the morning of and be sure to arrive at the test site early enough to get settled.
Stay on track with positive self-talk throughout the test taking process???you???ve got this! Being mindful to prepare each day can only set you up for success. For more information on Catholic High Schools of Western NY and what to expect during the Entrance & Scholarship Exam, be sure to attend an upcoming open house.
Don???t forget to save the date for the Scholarship & Entrance Exam: November 23, 2019
Review Sessions:
Girls??? Schools
Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart
October 26, November 2, November 16
9am – noon
Register here or call 716.834.2101
Mount Mercy Academy
November 12, November 13, November 14
3:30pm ??? 6pm
Register here or call 716.825.8796
Mount St. Mary Academy
Session 1: September 24, October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22
Session 2: September 26, October 3, October 10, October 17, October 24
4pm ??? 6:30pm
Register here or call 716.877.1358
Nardin Academy
October 26, November 2, November 9, November 16
9am ??? 11:30am
Register here or call 716.881.6262
Boys??? Schools
Bishop Timon ??? St. Jude High School
November 6, November 13, November 20
3:30pm ??? 5:30pm
Register here or call 716.826.3610
Canisius High School
November 2, November 9, November 16
9am ??? 11:30am
Register here or call 716.882.0466
St. Francis High School
October 19, October 26, November 2, November 16
9am – noon
Register here or call 716.627.1200
St. Joseph???s Collegiate Institute
October 26, November 2, November 9, November 16
8:30am ??? noon
Register here or call 716.874.4024
Coeducational Schools
Cardinal O???Hara
Session 1: October 29, November 5, November 12, November 19
5pm ??? 7:15pm
Session 2: November 9
9:30am ??? 2:30pm
Call 716.695.2600 to register
St. Mary???s High School
November 6, November 7, November 8
4pm ??? 6pm
Call 716.683.4824 to register
Upcoming Open Houses:
BUFFALO
BISHOP TIMON – ST. JUDE HIGH SCHOOL????All Boys
Sept. 24 (6-8pm) ????? ??Sept. 25 (6-8pm)
716-826-3610
BUFFALO ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART????All Girls
Sept. 27 (5-7pm) ??????? Sept. 29 (11am-1:30pm)
716-834-2101
CANISIUS HIGH SCHOOL????All Boys
Oct. 6 (9:30am-12:30pm) ??????? Oct. 7 (5:30-7:30pm)
716-882-0466
MT. MERCY ACADEMY????All Girls
Sept. 21 (10am-1pm) ????? ??Sept. 23 (5-7pm)
716-825-8796
NARDIN ACADEMY????All Girls
Sept. 29 (10am-1pm) ????? ??Sept. 30 (5-7pm)
716-881-6262
ST. JOSEPH???S COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE????All Boys
Oct. 6 (10am-1pm) ????? ??Oct. 7 (5-7pm)
716-874-4024
HAMBURG
ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL????All Boys
Oct. 6 (10am-1pm) ????? ??Oct. 7 (5-7pm)
716-627-1200
KENMORE
MOUNT SAINT MARY ACADEMY????All Girls
Oct. 6 (10am-1pm) ????? ??Oct. 7 (5-7pm)
716-877-1358
LANCASTER
ST. MARY???S HIGH SCHOOL????Co-ed
Sept. 19 (5-8pm) ????? ??Sept. 20 (5-7pm)
716-683-4824
TONOWANDA
CARDINAL O???HARA HIGH SCHOOL????Co-ed
Sept. 26 (5-8pm) ????? ??Sept. 29 (9am-12pm)
716-695-2600