High School Information Page
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From October 2nd to December 15th, you will have the opportunity to apply to the high school programs that best meet your needs using the new website and online application platform at GoCPS. Visit go.cps.edu to learn more.
Don’t Rush. Take Your Time.
Use the full application window to your advantage!
Early Application Myths
Applications open next week, but whether you apply on October 2 or December 15, you have the same chances of receiving an offer to a program of your choice!
It is a common misconception that applying early gives families an advantage in selection, when in fact, it does not. The matching process that generates offers for all applicants is run after the application process ends, so it is important that you take your time and use the full application window to plan and make good application decisions.
http://go.cps.edu/how-to-apply/high-schools
Things to Do Before Applying
There are a lot of things to do before submitting your application. Here are some of the most important ones.
Changing Your Program Rankings
On the application, you will be able to select and rank up to 20 Non-Selective Enrollment programs and, if you’re eligible, up to 6 Selective Enrollment programs. Even after you submit your application, you can still make changes up to the December 15 deadline. So make sure to keep researching, attending open houses, and talking to school leaders after you submit to make sure you’ve made the best selection and ranking choices.
Web Browsers
GoCPS is optimized for view on Chrome and Safari web browsers. We recommend using one of these to access the site.
Need Help?
If you have any questions, contact the Office of Access and Enrollment at 773-553-2060 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or email gocps@cps.edu.
Use the full application window to your advantage!
Early Application Myths
Applications open next week, but whether you apply on October 2 or December 15, you have the same chances of receiving an offer to a program of your choice!
It is a common misconception that applying early gives families an advantage in selection, when in fact, it does not. The matching process that generates offers for all applicants is run after the application process ends, so it is important that you take your time and use the full application window to plan and make good application decisions.
http://go.cps.edu/how-to-apply/high-schools
Things to Do Before Applying
There are a lot of things to do before submitting your application. Here are some of the most important ones.
- Activate Your Account
- Review Your Eligibility
- Understand the New Application Process
- Research High School Programs
- Talk to Your Counselor
- Attend Open House Events
Changing Your Program Rankings
On the application, you will be able to select and rank up to 20 Non-Selective Enrollment programs and, if you’re eligible, up to 6 Selective Enrollment programs. Even after you submit your application, you can still make changes up to the December 15 deadline. So make sure to keep researching, attending open houses, and talking to school leaders after you submit to make sure you’ve made the best selection and ranking choices.
Web Browsers
GoCPS is optimized for view on Chrome and Safari web browsers. We recommend using one of these to access the site.
Need Help?
If you have any questions, contact the Office of Access and Enrollment at 773-553-2060 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or email gocps@cps.edu.
Understanding the GoCPS high school application: Important things to know before you apply
Program Options and Selections
Once a family activates their account, they will see a list of all the high school programs to which they can apply using GoCPS. Many schools offer multiple program options. In most cases, students will apply to individual programs within a school vs. applying to the school in general.
To apply to ninth grade, students will submit only ONE application for the programs in which they are interested. Programs are categorized in two groups: Selective Enrollment High Schools and Non-Selective Enrollment programs. (A Non-Selective program is any program that is not one of the 11 Selective Enrollment High Schools.)
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Select & Rank
Families can apply to up to 20 non-selective enrollment programs, and if students are eligible, up to 6 selective enrollment programs. (Note that non-Selective Enrollment programs can also have minimum eligibility requirements.)
During the application period, families will select all the programs they will apply to, rank them in order of preference, provide any supplemental information required for the programs selected, and schedule and participate in any required admissions screenings (e.g., testing, information sessions, auditions, etc.).
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Single Best Offer
Students can receive one Selective Enrollment offer and one Non-Selective Enrollment offer. If they do not qualify for a Selective Enrollment offer, they can only receive one Non-Selective Enrollment offer. The offer will be to the highest-ranked school/program on their application for which they qualify and for which seats are available. If they do not qualify for a Selective Enrollment or Non-Selective Enrollment offer, they are guaranteed a seat in the general education program of their neighborhood school.
Web Browsers
GoCPS is optimized for view on Chrome and Safari web browsers. We recommend using one of these to access the site.
Need Help?
If you have any questions about the activation process, contact the Office of Access and Enrollment at 773-553-2060 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or email gocps@cps.edu.
Program Options and Selections
Once a family activates their account, they will see a list of all the high school programs to which they can apply using GoCPS. Many schools offer multiple program options. In most cases, students will apply to individual programs within a school vs. applying to the school in general.
To apply to ninth grade, students will submit only ONE application for the programs in which they are interested. Programs are categorized in two groups: Selective Enrollment High Schools and Non-Selective Enrollment programs. (A Non-Selective program is any program that is not one of the 11 Selective Enrollment High Schools.)
Learn More
Select & Rank
Families can apply to up to 20 non-selective enrollment programs, and if students are eligible, up to 6 selective enrollment programs. (Note that non-Selective Enrollment programs can also have minimum eligibility requirements.)
During the application period, families will select all the programs they will apply to, rank them in order of preference, provide any supplemental information required for the programs selected, and schedule and participate in any required admissions screenings (e.g., testing, information sessions, auditions, etc.).
Learn More
Single Best Offer
Students can receive one Selective Enrollment offer and one Non-Selective Enrollment offer. If they do not qualify for a Selective Enrollment offer, they can only receive one Non-Selective Enrollment offer. The offer will be to the highest-ranked school/program on their application for which they qualify and for which seats are available. If they do not qualify for a Selective Enrollment or Non-Selective Enrollment offer, they are guaranteed a seat in the general education program of their neighborhood school.
Web Browsers
GoCPS is optimized for view on Chrome and Safari web browsers. We recommend using one of these to access the site.
Need Help?
If you have any questions about the activation process, contact the Office of Access and Enrollment at 773-553-2060 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or email gocps@cps.edu.
Important Tips for setting up your GoCPS account
High School applications for Chicago Public Schools will open soon, so it’s important that you activate your application account as soon as possible. This step only takes a few minutes to complete and will allow you to create your family profile and view the programs to which you are eligible to apply. Here are some important tips to make sure you complete this process correctly.
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Primary Parent Guardian
No matter who is completing the form, be sure to enter the name and address of the parent/guardian with whom the student resides. This is extremely important because the address provided here will be used for determining tiers, proximity boundaries, and attendance and overlay boundaries.
There will be an option on a later screen to provide the names of additional parents/guardians or others that you want included as contacts. Students in temporary living situations can enter the address where they sleep at night or the address of their current school.
Learn More
Are You New to Chicago Public Schools?
Make sure to follow the correct path when adding students to your account based on whether they are a new or current CPS student.
● If your student DID attend a CPS school in the 2016-17 school year, click NO on this screen.
● If your student DID NOT attend a CPS school in the 2016-17 school year, click YES on this screen.
Learn More
Apply to High School
Everyone on this mailing list is interested in applying to CPS for high school, so it is important that you follow the high school application pathway when activating your account. When asked if the student is applying to the 9th grade for fall 2018, make sure you select YES on this screen.
Learn More
Activation Codes
If the student attended a Chicago public school in the 2016-17 school year, you will be asked to enter their Activation Code. The Activation Code letter was sent home with students at the end of the 2016-17 school year. Non-CPS students do not need an Activation Code.
If the student’s Activation Code was misplaced or not received, families can call the Office of Access and Enrollment at 773-553-2060 from a number on their child’s CPS Student Information file to have it retrieved. Activation Codes will also be delivered to schools again in late September for distribution by counselors to students.
Learn More
Do Not Create Duplicate Students
If you create a student incorrectly, call the Office of Access and Enrollment rather than trying to create the student again. Duplicate students create exceptions that can slow down the application process.
It is also important that families only add students they are applying for, not every student in their family.
Learn More
Web Browsers
GoCPS is optimized for view on Chrome and Safari web browsers. We recommend using one of these to access the site.
Need Help?
If you have any questions about the activation process, contact the Office of Access and Enrollment at 773-553-2060 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or email gocps@cps.edu.
High School applications for Chicago Public Schools will open soon, so it’s important that you activate your application account as soon as possible. This step only takes a few minutes to complete and will allow you to create your family profile and view the programs to which you are eligible to apply. Here are some important tips to make sure you complete this process correctly.
Learn More
Primary Parent Guardian
No matter who is completing the form, be sure to enter the name and address of the parent/guardian with whom the student resides. This is extremely important because the address provided here will be used for determining tiers, proximity boundaries, and attendance and overlay boundaries.
There will be an option on a later screen to provide the names of additional parents/guardians or others that you want included as contacts. Students in temporary living situations can enter the address where they sleep at night or the address of their current school.
Learn More
Are You New to Chicago Public Schools?
Make sure to follow the correct path when adding students to your account based on whether they are a new or current CPS student.
● If your student DID attend a CPS school in the 2016-17 school year, click NO on this screen.
● If your student DID NOT attend a CPS school in the 2016-17 school year, click YES on this screen.
Learn More
Apply to High School
Everyone on this mailing list is interested in applying to CPS for high school, so it is important that you follow the high school application pathway when activating your account. When asked if the student is applying to the 9th grade for fall 2018, make sure you select YES on this screen.
Learn More
Activation Codes
If the student attended a Chicago public school in the 2016-17 school year, you will be asked to enter their Activation Code. The Activation Code letter was sent home with students at the end of the 2016-17 school year. Non-CPS students do not need an Activation Code.
If the student’s Activation Code was misplaced or not received, families can call the Office of Access and Enrollment at 773-553-2060 from a number on their child’s CPS Student Information file to have it retrieved. Activation Codes will also be delivered to schools again in late September for distribution by counselors to students.
Learn More
Do Not Create Duplicate Students
If you create a student incorrectly, call the Office of Access and Enrollment rather than trying to create the student again. Duplicate students create exceptions that can slow down the application process.
It is also important that families only add students they are applying for, not every student in their family.
Learn More
Web Browsers
GoCPS is optimized for view on Chrome and Safari web browsers. We recommend using one of these to access the site.
Need Help?
If you have any questions about the activation process, contact the Office of Access and Enrollment at 773-553-2060 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or email gocps@cps.edu.
