Incoming Freshmen Information

Welcome prospective Class of 2028 member!  Montini graduates are well-rounded men and women, life-long learners and responsible citizens who are ready to face college and beyond. Your path to becoming a Bronco begins with a visit to our campus either as a shadow, on a private tour, at a Meet Montini breakfast  or an Open House. Questions regarding the Freshmen Application Process or visiting our campus can be answered by our Admissions Coordinator, Sara McGady or 630-627-6930.

Please review our Accommodations Plan if your student currently receives accommodations, has an IEP/ISP, 504 Accommodation Plan, or currently receives any accommodations. While Montini Accommodation Plans are designed to meet the unique needs of students who face certain challenges, they do not guarantee superior or even passing grades. Montini Catholic High School does not provide Special Education Services or educational modifications.

Application Process

• Step 1: Complete your Pre-Application Inquiry Form to create a myMCHS account.
  
• Step 2: Once the Admissions Team processes your inquiry, you will receive an invitation from our portal provider (Blackbaud) to finish setting up your account. Please accept the invitation to access the myMCHS Portal.
• Step 3: Complete your application (including $35 application fee) which can be found in the Portal Checklist to Montini Catholic through the myMCHS Portal. The Online Application includes extracurricular interests and demographic information.
  

Placement Exam
All Diocese of Joliet High Schools offer the HSPT on Saturday, December 2nd (Class of 2028). Montini Catholic Academic Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen who sit for the Saturday, December 2, 2023 placement exam at Montini Catholic. These scholarships are renewable for four years, if the student maintains a satisfactory GPA and is otherwise in good standing with Montini Catholic. The amount awarded is based on the national percentile ranking on the Placement Exam, which must be taken at Montini Catholic .

• Students scoring between the 95th – 99th percentile will receive a $2,500 annual scholarship 
• Students scoring between the 90th – 94th percentile will receive a $1,500 annual scholarship 
• Students scoring between the 85th – 89th percentile will receive a $1,000 annual scholarship

Placement Exam Accommodations

Montini Catholic High School offers extended time (1.5x) on the High School Placement Test (HSPT) to students who qualify through a formal IEP or 504 Accommodation Plan. 

Documentation of a formal IEP or 504 Accommodation Plan should be submitted to Montini Catholic High School by November 30, 2023. Electronic documentation should be submitted to Ms. Johnson (ajohnson@montini.org). Hard copies of documentation should be provided to Mrs. Weisenburger in the main office. If you have any questions about accommodations on the HSPT, or to request the consideration of additional accommodations, please contact Ms. Johnson (ajohnson@montini.org).