We offer remote test preparation workshops, after-school classes at schools and other organizations, and virtual or in-person 1-1 tutoring for middle and high school students.

Whether you’re looking to place into the best high schools in Chicago or striving for admission to your dream college, we’re here to help. Choose the test prep workshop below that’s right for you, request a test prep tutor for more specialized attention, or contact us directly about your school or organization’s needs.

High School Admissions Test Prep for 8th Grade Students

EE’s 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. Eight 90-minute sessions.

If you are interested in setting up an in-person or remote test prep workshop exclusively for students at your school or organization, contact us at info@educationalendeavors.org or call 312-266-0123 for more details.

Each 90-minute session includes:

  • Word of the Day: Learn new words and practice vocabulary-building strategies.
  • Goals: Set a personal goal for what you’ll achieve this 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 eight 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 can attend an alternate class section within the same week of the class you missed or schedule a private session with an EE tutor at a discounted private tutoring rate.

We’re always learning, too! This class represents the newest and best lessons developed from our years of test prep experience.

Schedule Options:

Registration closed for current session.

Catholic School Admissions Test Workshop

The High School Placement Test (HSPT) will be part of the admission process again this year for Catholic Schools. 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.

Each 90-minute session includes:

  • Word of the Day: Learn new words and practice vocabulary-building strategies.
  • Goals: Set a personal goal for what you’ll achieve this 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 eight 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 can attend an alternate class section within the same week of the class you missed or schedule a private session with an EE tutor at a discounted private tutoring rate.

If you are interested in setting up an in-person or remote test prep workshop exclusively for students at your school or organization, contact us at info@educationalendeavors.org or call 312-266-0123 for more details.

Schedule Options:

Closed for registration.

SAT Prep for High School Students

The college admissions process may be evolving, but the SAT is still bound to be important this year. Educational Endeavors SAT prep workshops engage students in a wide array of activities to improve their knowledge of both content and strategies. Eight two-hour sessions. Open to students in grades 10-12.

Also check out our College Success Seminar: College-bound students will benefit greatly from the executive functioning, writing, and self-advocacy skills taught in this course.

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 eight weeks’ worth of practice tests and strategies. (Even students in the online class will get these hard copies — because we all need a break from looking at screens!)
  • 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.

If you are interested in setting up an in-person or remote test prep workshop exclusively for students at your school or organization, contact us at info@educationalendeavors.org or call 312-266-0123 for more details.

Schedule Options:

Saturdays, January 8 – February 26, 2022

9:00 – 11:00 am

or

3:00 – 4:30 pm

Tuesdays, February 8 – March 29, 2022

5:00 – 7:00 pm

Cost:

$425

Location:

Online (Zoom & Google Classroom)