From our friends at TestPrepChicago.com:
Through our CPS and non-CPS school partners, we have learned the test dates for the CPS High School Admissions Test (CPS HSAT). This year, CPS students will take the exam at their school on 10/26. Non-CPS students will take the exam at a CPS testing center, and they will have the option to test on 11/5, 11/6, 11/12 or 11/13. We expect CPS to make a formal announcement about these test dates soon.
CPS HSAT Test Dates
Wednesday, October 26 (For CPS Students)
Saturday, November 5 (For non-CPS Students)
Sunday, November 6 (For non-CPS Students)
Saturday, November 12 (For non-CPS Students)
Sunday, November 13 (For non-CPS Students)
Note: the CPS HSAT will also be used in the admissions process for Double Honors and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs.
The Parochial High School Entrance Exam (HSPT) will be held on the first Saturday in December. The test date is listed below.
HSPT Test Date
Saturday, December 3
There are three testing seasons (fall, winter, spring) for the Independent High School Entrance Exam (ISEE). The months for the three testing seasons are listed below.
ISEE Test Dates
Fall (August – November)
Winter (December – March)
Spring (April – July)
Students are allowed to take the ISEE one time in each season. To see a full list of test dates, times, and locations, please click here and type in the required information.
My daughter is in a non CPS school right now, do we need to test for the neighborhood school?
No, your daughter is guaranteed a spot at your neighborhood school. If you are interested in any “choice” programs (IB, career, etc) the school might offer (and not all schools do), she should take the test.
What I missed the testing deadline will there be another opportunity?
I also missed the test, but the best course of action is to email gocps and the OAE. Maybe they can put you on a rolling waitlist.