Whitney M. Young Magnet High School

Admissions Process

Choosing a high school is important.
Choosing the Right High School is Crucial!
WHITNEY YOUNG HIGH SCHOOL IS RIGHT FOR YOU!

Whitney M. Young Magnet High School has a long tradition of offering a rigorous college prep curriculum to Chicago's most academically advanced students. We currently offer 83 Honors courses as well as 26 Advanced Placement courses. We take great pride in preparing our students for admission to the most prestigious universities and colleges in the nation. Last year, 98% of the graduating seniors were accepted to four year colleges.

For 7th grade admission information please click here.

Overview of the Select Enrollment Admissions Process
To be considered for admission, eighth graders must have scored a stanine of 5 or higher in both reading comprehension and total math on the 7th grade Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) or some other nationally normed standardized test (e.g., ITBS, SAT10, TERRA NOVA, CAT,etc.).

Students with disabilities must have a combined stanine score for reading and math of 10. Students who meet this requirement AND are residents of Chicago are eligible to take the admission exam.

All students who meet the above requirements must submit a completed Application for Admission to the Office of Academic Enhancement, 125 S. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60603. Applications will be available at all Chicago public elementary schools and at all Selective Enrollment High Schools in October.

You may also contact the Office of Academic Enhancement for an application. Upon receipt of the application, eligible candidates will receive comfirmation from the Office of Academic Enhancement, and notification of test date and location.

Please do not send completed applications to Whitney Young! All applications must be sent to the Office of Academic Enhancement, 125 S. Clark, 4th floor, Chicago, IL 60603. Students will receive notification of their admissions decision from the Office of Academic Enhancement by mail. Please contact the Office of Academic Enhancement at 773-553-2060 or www.cpsoae.org for further information regarding the application process.

Admissions Process for Transfer Students

Admissions for transfer students for the 2010-2011 school year are closed.

Students interested in applying for transfer to Whitney M. Young Magnet High School for the 2011-2012 school year may apply from March 1st through April 1, 2011. The application will be available on on our website and in our main office beginning Februar 21, 2011.

Please understand that the number of available seats is quite low. We have very few openings available for transfer students, thus the competition is extremely rigorous. Students should: have demonstrated success in a rigorous curriculum , have an excellent attendance record, and be students in good standing in order to be considered for admission. Students will be notified by mail of their transfer status by the ned of May. Students may not transfer in mid-year.

If you have further questions regarding admission to Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, please contact Nicole D. Neal, Admissions Director at 773-534-7624.


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	Admissions Process Choosing a high school is important. Choosing the Right High School is Crucial! WHITNEY YOUNG HIGH SCHOOL IS RIGHT FOR YOU! Whitney M. Young Magnet High School has a long tradition of offering a rigorous college prep curriculum to Chicago's most academically advanced students. We currently offer 83 Honors courses as well as 26 Advanced Placement courses. We take great pride in preparing our students for admission to the most prestigious universities and colleges in the nation. Last year, 98% of the graduating seniors were accepted to four year colleges. For 7th grade admission information please click here. Overview of the Select Enrollment Admissions Process To be considered for admission, eighth graders must have scored a stanine of 5 or higher in both reading comprehension and total math on the 7th grade Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) or some other nationally normed standardized test (e.g., ITBS, SAT10, TERRA NOVA, CAT,etc.). Students with disabilities must have a combined stanine score for reading and math of 10. Students who meet this requirement AND are residents of Chicago are eligible to take the admission exam. All students who meet the above requirements must submit a completed Application for Admission to the Office of Academic Enhancement, 125 S. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60603. Applications will be available at all Chicago public elementary schools and at all Selective Enrollment High Schools in October. You may also contact the Office of Academic Enhancement for an application. Upon receipt of the application, eligible candidates will receive comfirmation from the Office of Academic Enhancement, and notification of test date and location. Please do not send completed applications to Whitney Young! All applications must be sent to the Office of Academic Enhancement, 125 S. Clark, 4th floor, Chicago, IL 60603. Students will receive notification of their admissions decision from the Office of Academic Enhancement by mail. Please contact the Office of Academic Enhancement at 773-553-2060 or www.cpsoae.org for further information regarding the application process. Admissions Process for Transfer Students *Admissions for transfer students for the 2010-2011 school year are closed.* Students interested in applying for transfer to Whitney M. Young Magnet High School for the 2011-2012 school year may apply from March 1st through April 1, 2011. The application will be available on on our website and in our main office beginning Februar 21, 2011. Please understand that the number of available seats is quite low. We have very few openings available for transfer students, thus the competition is extremely rigorous. Students should: have demonstrated success in a rigorous curriculum , have an excellent attendance record, and be students in good standing in order to be considered for admission. Students will be notified by mail of their transfer status by the ned of May. Students may not transfer in mid-year. If you have further questions regarding admission to Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, please contact Nicole D. Neal, Admissions Director at 773-534-7624.