CPS Selective Enrollment Test Prep

Proven Track Record of Success

Our virtual test prep program has consistently delivered outstanding results since 2018, with over 80% of our tutored students achieving a qualifying score for admission to Chicago's Selective Enrollment High Schools (SEHS).

Is your academically advanced student applying to top-tier high schools in Chicago, such as Young, Jones, Payton, Lane Tech, Brooks, King, Lindblom, Westinghouse, Northside Prep, South Shore Intl, and more.

Prep early with The Critical Thinking Child (CTC) for expert test preparation.

Our experienced tutors will guide your child to excel on the High School Admissions Test (HSAT), a critical component of the selective enrollment process.

The HSAT is a 60-minute skills-based achievement test that assesses students in two subject areas: Math and Reading.

Our Comprehensive Test Prep Program

Program features:

• Small group instruction led by live virtual tutors
  (6 -weeks course + 2 bonus summer sessions)
• 500+Practice questions, quizzes, weekly homework assignment and parent progress reports.
• Two full-length mock practice exams to familiarize your child with the test format and pacing.
• Guided instruction, skills-based practice, and test pacing strategies to improve performance and build confidence
• Targeted skill development in reading comprehension/ grammar, vocabulary building, math (Operations, Measurment, Data/Stats, Geometry Algebraic problem-solving skills).
• Parent Updates: 24/7 access to portal to view your child's scores summarizing topics covered in class + Office hours to keep you informed and involved in your child's progress.

Why Virtual?

• Convenience and Flexibility: Test prep at your child's convenience - they can join from home and complete assignments on their own schedule.
• Personalized Feedback: Immediate student score reports provide detailed results, and unlimited retakes. (extended until Nov 15, 2025) allow your child to track progress and improve their performance.
• Reduced Test-Day Anxiety: Virtual practice tests simulate the online testing experience, ensuring your child is comfortable with the format and reducing anxiety on test day.

A link with details on how to join the class will be emailed to you at least 30 min before class starts. You’ll need the ability to stream audio and video. Be sure to check your promotion and spam folder.

TERMS/ REFUND POLICY:

• No refunds after the date of the first session. No make-up session permitted - no exceptions please.
• *Policy note- Student should stick to assigned session block as session transfer will result in additional fees.
• We reserve the right to cancel a session date if participation numbers are not adequate
• *Results may vary and placement into selective school is not guaranteed.

Help your high-achieving 8th grader get into a top Chicago Public high school with our live virtual test prep program. ENROLL TODAY!