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What to Do After CPS HSAT Scores Release: Ranking, Waitlists, and Principal Discretion

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August 15, 2026 9 min read

What to Do After CPS HSAT Scores Release: Ranking, Waitlists, and Principal Discretion

CPS HSAT scores drop in mid-November and most families don't know what to do next. This post walks you through re-ranking schools, understanding your selective enrollment waitlist options, and pursuing Principal Discretion seats at Chicago's top selective enrollment high schools.

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7th Grade GPA Strategy: Protecting the Other 450 Points for CPS Selective Enrollment

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June 18, 2026 8 min read

7th Grade GPA Strategy: Protecting the Other 450 Points for CPS Selective Enrollment

Most families pour everything into HSAT test prep and forget that CPS 7th grade GPA controls exactly half of the selective enrollment score. This post breaks down the 900-point system, shows what each letter grade is worth in real points, and gives you a month-by-month plan to protect every GPA point your child has earned.

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