The Critical Thinking Child specializes in preparing students for a variety of high school and college entrance exams. With personalized instruction from our certified tutors, students receive the support and guidance they need to succeed on even the most challenging admissions tests.
A flexible test prep program for multiple high-stakes test in a safe learning enviornment. Including:
CPS Academic Center Exam Test Prep
CPS High School Admissions Test (HSAT)
High School Placement Test (HSPT)
Algebra Exit / Math Placement Exam
Digital SAT
ACT
For over a decade, this one-of-a-kind program continues to yield high-achieving results:
Program Details
Hatch 41 · 4131 S. State St. · Chicago, IL Rising Grades 5th–12th · Monday–Thursday
Exams We Prepare For:
Academic Center — CPS Gifted Test (7th/8th grade entry) HSAT/HSPT — High School Admissions ACT — College Admissions SAT — College Admissions
Daily Schedule:
8:00–9:00 AM — Early Drop-Off (optional, $100)
9:00 AM–12:00 PM — Test Prep: Math, Reading & Critical Thinking
12:00–1:00 PM — Lunch (students bring their own) 1:00–4:00 PM — AI Literacy, Google Certification
4:00–5:00 PM — Late Pick-Up (optional, $100)
Materials provided. Students should bring a laptop or iPad, snack, and water bottle.
Summer Session Blocks — Choose Your Start Date
Block 1 — June 1 – June 11
Block 2 — June 15 – June 25
Block 3 — June 29 – July 9
Block 4 — July 13 – July 23
Block 5 — July 27 – August 6
Select your preferred block at checkout. Limited spots per block.
For half days promocode please contact us.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All parents must sign and return the media release/hold harmless form before their child can participate in the program. Some sessions may be recorded for quality and training purposes. Students should stick to their assigned session block as session transfers will result in additional fees.
REFUNDS AND MAKEUPS POLICY
Sessions cannot be transferred to someone else or carried over to a later time. Make-up sessions are not guaranteed, and there is an additional fee for any sessions missed. We do not provide refunds or prorated fees for absences, illness, vacation, tardiness, or cancellations caused by bad weather, road closures, COVID-related closures, or any other circumstances beyond our control.
We reserve the right to cancel a session date if participation numbers are not adequate.
Refund requests made 14 days prior to the course or session start date will incur a $200 administrative fee. No refunds after June 1st. No refunds once the selected program has started. No exceptions. No make-up sessions permitted. No exceptions. Session transfers may result in additional fees. Results may vary. Placement into selective schools or programs is not guaranteed.
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Don't miss out on this opportunity to give your child a unique summer learning experience. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to helping your child excel this summer!Write your text here