CEBU, Philippines - The UP High School Admission Test (HSAT) is rescheduled on March 1, 2014. Deadline of application is on February 27.
To qualify for the HSAT, an applicant must: (1) be an elementary school graduate by March 2014; (2) not have previously studied in another high school; (3) have an average grade of 85% or better in Math, Science, English/Reading, Civics/Social Studies, and Filipino subjects at the time of filing of application; (4) have a conduct grade of B or its equivalent; and (5) come from a family whose annual gross income is P250,000 or less.
The following are the requirements: (1) Two (2) copies of RECENT 2 x 2 colored or black and white photo with the applicant's full name written at the back; (2) A certified true copy of grades (signed by the principal or the adviser) of the latest grading period; (3) A copy of the annual BIR Income Tax Returns or W-2 of the latest year (2012) for both parents/ single parent; (4) A certification of "No fixed income" from the BIR, if one parent or both parents are not working; (5) A copy of the business tax of the latest year (2012) for those engaged in business; (6) A copy of the contract for OFW parents; and (7) A clear vicinity sketch or map of the applicant's residence.
For more information, please visit http://upcebu.edu.ph/general-guidelines-for-the-high-school-admission-test-hsat/; call 505-1823; or get the guidelines at the UP High Guard house. (FREEMAN)