ISEE Tutoring in Chicago
One-on-one private ISEE tutoring for Chicago families, live online with a top 1% tutor. Every plan starts with a free diagnostic and is built around your student’s level and target schools.
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Why Chicago families choose us
Private ISEE Tutoring Built Around Your Student
Chicago has one of the most competitive independent school admissions seasons in the country. Latin, Parker, and Lab all use the ISEE, and families across the city are preparing for the same fall and winter test dates. We help your student walk in calm and ready, with a plan built around the specific level and schools on your list.
Every plan starts with a diagnostic that covers Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics Achievement, and the essay. From there your tutor builds a session-by-session plan that mixes sections, builds vocabulary and reading stamina, and gets your student comfortable with the timing.
How We Work
Our ISEE Prep Process
1
Free Diagnostic
A practice ISEE at your student’s level. We score it, review it with you, and show you where the biggest gains are.
2
Custom Plan
Your tutor maps out every session around your student’s level, target schools, and test date.
3
Weekly Sessions
Live one-on-one sessions with a top 1% tutor, mixing verbal, math, reading, and essay practice.
4
Practice Tests
Timed practice tests along the way so your student builds stamina and walks in knowing what to expect.
Good to Know
ISEE Levels, Seasons, and Deadlines
The ISEE has three levels for older applicants: the Lower Level for students applying to grades 5 and 6, the Middle Level for grades 7 and 8, and the Upper Level for grades 9 through 12. Students can take the ISEE once per testing season: fall (August to November), winter (December to March), and spring or summer (April to July).
Deadlines come up fast. For the 2027-28 school year, Latin’s application deadline is November 30, 2026, and Parker’s is December 1, 2026. We help you plan a test date that leaves room for a second attempt if it is needed.
Chicago-Area Independent Schools
ISEE Prep for Chicago Families
Here is how some of the Chicago area’s best known independent schools handle entrance testing. Requirements can change each year, so always confirm with the school’s admissions office.
| School | Location | Testing |
|---|---|---|
| Latin School of Chicago | Gold Coast, Chicago | ISEE required for applicants to grades 5 through 12 |
| Francis W. Parker School | Lincoln Park, Chicago | ISEE or SSAT required for grades 6 through 12 |
| University of Chicago Laboratory Schools | Hyde Park, Chicago | ISEE required for Middle and High School applicants |
| North Shore Country Day School | Winnetka | ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, SAT, or ACT for grades 6 through 12 |
| Lake Forest Academy | Lake Forest | SSAT, ISEE, PSAT, or PreACT for grades 9 and 10 |
How Sessions Work
One-on-One ISEE Tutoring for Chicago
Live Online
Live one-on-one sessions on Zoom with an interactive whiteboard. No commute, easy to fit around school and activities, and the same tutor every week.
A Plan You Can See
You get a session-by-session plan, homework that matches each session, and regular updates on how your student is progressing.
In Person by Request
Prefer to meet face to face? Ask us during your consultation and we will let you know what is available near Chicago.
Areas We Serve
Serving Chicago and Nearby
ZIP Codes We Serve
- 60614
- 60610
- 60611
- 60657
- 60613
- 60618
- 60622
- 60647
- 60637
- 60605
- 60607
- 60654
Neighborhoods and Nearby Communities
We work with families in Lincoln Park, the Gold Coast, Old Town, Lakeview, Bucktown, Wicker Park, the South Loop, the West Loop, and Hyde Park, and anywhere else in the Chicago area. Nearby communities include Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, Lakeview, Old Town, Hyde Park, and Evanston.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which schools near Chicago use the ISEE?
Latin School of Chicago requires the ISEE for grades 5 through 12, the University of Chicago Lab Schools require it for Middle and High School applicants, and Parker accepts the ISEE or SSAT for grades 6 through 12. North Shore Country Day and Lake Forest Academy also accept the ISEE. Always confirm current requirements with each school.
Which ISEE level will my child take?
The level depends on the grade your child is applying to: Lower Level for grades 5 and 6, Middle Level for grades 7 and 8, and Upper Level for grades 9 through 12.
How many times can my child take the ISEE?
Students can take the ISEE once in each testing season: fall, winter, and spring or summer. Many schools only accept scores from one test per application season, so planning matters.
Is the ISEE the same as the HSAT or HSPT?
No. Chicago Public Schools selective enrollment high schools use their own admissions test, and many Catholic high schools use the HSPT. The ISEE is used by independent schools like Latin, Lab, and Parker. We can help you sort out which tests your student needs.
Is your ISEE tutoring in Chicago online or in person?
Our tutoring for Chicago families is live online and one-on-one, with a real tutor on Zoom and an interactive whiteboard. In-person sessions may be available by request depending on location, so ask us during your free consultation.
When should we start ISEE prep?
We recommend starting three to six months before the test. For a fall or early winter test date, that usually means starting in late spring or summer.
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