TEST PREP SERVICES
Test Prep for Every Stage
From kindergarten gifted testing to college admissions, we prepare students for the tests that matter most. Expert tutors. Proven strategies. Real results.
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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS (9TH-12TH GRADE)
Maximize your ACT or SAT score with live online courses and expert tutors who know the tests inside and out.
ACT Test Prep
College Admissions
Live online Enhanced ACT prep courses with expert tutors. Small groups, proven strategies, timed practice, and score improvement tracking.
For: High school students preparing for the ACT
SAT Test Prep
College Admissions
Prep for the Digital SAT with live instruction, practice tests, and strategies tailored to the updated format. Expert tutors guide students through every section.
For: High school students preparing for the Digital SAT
HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS (8TH GRADE)
Preparing for CPS selective enrollment or private/Catholic high schools? Choose the test your child is taking.
Anticipated PreACT 9 Secure Test Day: October 7, 2026 · HSPT: December 5-12, 2026
PreACT 9 Secure Test Prep
CPS Selective Enrollment
The new CPS high school admissions test. Four sections: English, Math, Reading, Science. 2 hours 35 minutes. Counts for 50% of the selective enrollment application.
For: Rising 8th graders applying to Payton, Whitney Young, Northside, Lane Tech, Jones, and other CPS selective enrollment high schools
HSPT Test Prep
Catholic & Private Schools
High School Placement Test preparation for students applying to Catholic and private high schools. Covers reading, math, language, and quantitative skills.
For: 8th graders applying to Catholic and private high schools in the Chicago area and nationwide
Academic Center Test Prep (5th-7th Grade)
Applying to CPS Academic Centers for 7th or 8th grade entry? The Regional Gifted Exam determines admission.
Anticipated Academic Center Exam: January-February 2027
Academic Center Test Prep
CPS Regional Gifted Exam
Prep for the CPS Regional Gifted Exam. Reading, math, and reasoning skills. Live courses and practice tests available.
For: 5th-7th graders applying to Academic Centers (7th/8th grade entry)
Middle School Test Prep
All Middle School Tests
Overview of all testing options for middle school students including Academic Center, selective enrollment, and general admissions prep.
For: 4th-8th graders preparing for any admissions test
Kindergarten & Elementary Test Prep (PreK-5th Grade)
Applying to gifted, classical, or selective enrollment elementary programs? We prepare the youngest learners for the tests that open doors.
Kindergarten Test Prep
Gifted & Classical Assessments
In-person diagnostic assessments and 1:1 tutoring for PreK and Kindergarten students preparing for CPS Gifted and Classical selective enrollment tests. (Chicagoland only)
For: Ages 3-6, CPS Gifted & Classical admissions
Elementary Test Prep
2nd-5th Grade
Preparing elementary students for gifted testing, academic screenings, SSAT, and grade-level admissions assessments in reading and math.
For: 2nd-5th graders, CPS testing, SSAT, and academic placement
Not Sure Which Test Your Child Needs?
Our team can help you figure out the right test, the right timeline, and the right prep plan. Schedule a free consultation.
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