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Eastside Catholic accepts three entrance exams for 2027 — and picking the wrong one costs prep time. This guide compares the HSPT, ISEE, and SSAT with EC-specific score targets, retake rules, and scholarship thresholds so your family can choose and prepare with confidence.
Eastside Catholic requires student essay questions for every applicant — and ISEE or SSAT takers submit a writing sample on top of that. This post breaks down exactly what EC admissions readers look for, how to approach the most common prompt structures, and how timed Essay Writing Practice Tests help 8th graders build the authentic voice EC values.