HSAT Support

A New Admissions Test!

The Chicago Public Schools have shifted away from the previously used HSAT and are now using the PreACT 9 as their admissions test

What to expect from this change:

BeforeAfter
The CPS HSAT lasted one hour The PreACT 9 will last approximately two and a half hours
The CPS HSAT had two sections: Math (30 minutes) and Reading (30 minutes). The PreACT 9 will include 4 sections total: ELA (35 minutes), Reading (40 minutes), math (45 minutes), and science (35 minutes).
The CSP HSAT had been available in multiple languagesThe PreACT 9 will only be available in english

How can you prepare for it?

This website offers both Math support and reading support for the test.

In addition, here are other websites that offer practice tests and lessons on the HSAT:

  • IXL.com
    • you can sign up to IXL for free, choose the subject and grade level you want to practice, and then do up to 20 free practice problems
  • Prepdog.org 
    • Offers tests and practice activities organized by basic, proficient, and advanced RIT levels. Choose your grade level to get started. 
  • Quizlet
    • free access to flashcard sets with word roots to help you study vocab

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