Helping students be their best for test day

We offer remote test preparation workshops, after-school classes at schools and other organizations, and virtual or in-person one-to-one tutoring for middle and high school students. Whether you’re looking to get into the best high schools or striving for admission to your dream college, we’re here to help.

High School Admissions Test Prep for 8th Grade Students

EE’s Online High School Admissions Test Prep Workshop is designed to prepare 8th grade students for the Chicago Public Schools High School Admissions Test (formerly the Selective Enrollment Exam). To increase engagement, EE’s workshops include test prep games and interactive videos as well as our tried-and-true curriculum of strategy discussions and practice tests. Our time-tested curriculum will help students perform to their full potential on test day. Six 2-hour sessions, online with live instruction.

If you are interested in bringing an HSAT Prep Workshop to your students, just click the button and complete the program interest form or call 312-266-0123 to discuss your options.

Each 2-hour session includes:

  • Word of the Day: Learn new words and practice vocabulary-building strategies.
  • Goals: Set a personal goal for what you’ll achieve each week.
  • Strategies and Habits: Learn how to choose the right strategy for a given test question.
  • Game Time: Compete as a class against the teacher in signature EE games.
  • Practice Sections: Take tests with coaching and reminders from the instructor as needed.
  • Best of the Worst: Review the toughest problems from the tests taken at that session.

Students will also get:

  • Binder with six weeks’ worth of practice tests and strategies. (This will available to students in both online and in-person classes.)
  • Access our vault of practice tests and recommended websites for additional practice between sessions.
  • In the case of absence, you’ll have the option to schedule individualized make-up sessions with an EE tutor at a discounted private tutoring rate.
ACT Prep for High School Students

The state of Illinois is switching to the ACT as the state-administered test for high school juniors. If your child is applying to college in SY25-26, they’ll want to be prepared for this year’s ACT. Educational Endeavors ACT prep workshops engage students in activities to improve their knowledge of both content and strategies and provide access to resources for additional practice outside of class. Students develop a game plan for how to prepare and arrive with confidence on test day. Eight two-hour sessions on Zoom. Open to students in grades 10-12.

Each 2-hour session takes place online and includes…

  • Word of the Day: Learn new words and practice vocabulary-building strategies.
  • Goals: Set a personal goal for what you’ll achieve each week.
  • Strategies: Learn how to choose the right strategy for a given test question.
  • Mini-lessons: Develop confidence with the most commonly tested skills.
  • Practice Sections: Take tests with coaching and reminders from the instructor.
  • Best of the Worst: Review the toughest problems from that day’s practice test.

Students will receive…

  • Binder with eight weeks’ worth of materials to use during online sessions and at home between sessions.
  • Access to our vault of practice tests and recommended websites for additional practice.
  • In the case of absence, you’ll have the option to schedule individualized make-up sessions with an EE tutor at a discounted private tutoring rate.

Students who wish to prepare for the SAT can request private test prep tutoring.

If you are interested in bringing an ACT Prep Workshop to students at your school or organization, just complete the program interest form or call 312-266-0123 to discuss your options.

Catholic School Admissions Test Workshop

The High School Placement Test (HSPT) continues to be part of the admission process for Catholic Schools in Chicagoland. EE’s HSPT test prep workshop prepares students for the unique format, testing skills, and academic content needed to succeed on the exam. Eight 90-minute sessions. Open to 8th graders.

If you are interested in bringing an HSPT Prep Workshop to your students, just click the button and complete the program interest form or call 312-266-0123 to discuss your options.