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CPS HSAT 2026-2027: Complete Parent Guide to Chicago Selective Enrollment High School Admissions
The CPS HSAT 2026 is a single 60-minute test with no retakes — and it determines half your child's Chicago selective enrollment admissions score. This guide covers the 2026-2027 test dates, the 900-point scoring system, how socioeconomic tiers affect cut scores, and exactly when to start preparing. If your 7th grader has a top selective enrollment school on their list, bookmark this page.