courses for Middle School students

Starts Thursday, October 8 at 7:00 PM

EVERGREEN PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY

We thoroughly cover all five sections of the HSPT:

Verbal Skills, Quantitative Skills, Reading, Mathematics, and Language.

Students will also receive take-home plans and practice to complete between classes.

$250

($50 deposit is due upon registration)

Held Saturday, October 24 at 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

LINCOLN PARK BRANCH, CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY

A fast-paced review of all five sections of the HSPT: Verbal Skills, Quantitative Skills, Reading, Mathematics, and Language.

Perfect for students with limited prep time who want a focused review of the key skills and strategies needed for the HSPT.

$140

(payment in full is due upon registration)

Held Sunday, November 8 at 1:15 - 4:15 PM

PALOS HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY

A fast-paced review of all five sections of the HSPT: Verbal Skills, Quantitative Skills, Reading, Mathematics, and Language.

Perfect for students with limited prep time who want a focused review of the key skills and strategies needed for the HSPT.

$140

(payment in full is due upon registration)

Starts Monday, October 6 at 7:00 - 8:30 PM

PALOS HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY

We thoroughly cover all five sections of the HSPT:

Verbal Skills, Quantitative Skills, Reading, Mathematics, and Language.

Students will also receive take-home plans and practice to complete between classes.

$250

($50 deposit is due upon registration)

Held Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:00–7:30 PM

BEVERLY BRANCH,

 CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY

A focused working session for students who need structure, accountability and a dedicated space outside of home to finally get started on their college essay.

$100

(payment in full is due upon registration)

Held Saturday, October 3 at 9:30 AM–1:00 PM

PALOS HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY

This fast-paced, focused course will review all sections of the ACT, including English, Math, Reading and Science, with an emphasis on pacing, strategy and commonly tested concepts.

The course is ideal for seniors looking for a comprehensive refresher before the October 17 ACT, as well as juniors who are beginning their ACT preparation and would like a strong introduction to the exam.

$175

(payment in full is due upon registration)

Starts Monday, November 30 at 6:00 PM

BEVERLY BRANCH,

 CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY

This four-session intensive is designed to provide students with targeted preparation for the December 12 ACT. Over six hours of instruction, we will review all sections of the exam while focusing on content, pacing, test-taking strategies and commonly tested question types.

$250

(payment in full is due upon registration)