Admissions Process The Office of Academic Enhancement manages the application and selection process for all Selective Enrollment Schools within Chicago Public Schools. Lane Tech does not accept applications and is not involved in the selection process for incoming students. 2012-2013 School Year The application process for the 2012-2013 school year is closed. All admissions questions and concerns should be directed to the Office of Academic Enhancement at 773-553-2060. Students who have completed an application through the Office of Academic Enhancement and have completed or will be completing the selective enrollment elementary school entrance examination will be informed of school acceptance the week of March 23, 2012. 2013-2014 School Year Applications for the 2013-2014 school year will be available early October 2012 and will be due mid-December 2013. Please check back in October to access the application online. Academic Center and Admissions Details Lane Tech maintains class sizes of 120 students for 7th and 120 students for 8th grade. While Lane cannot guarantee an opening in the 8th grade, interested students should complete the application process described above in the event that a student opening is available. Students are selected to attend an Academic Center program based upon three criteria: Previous year’s grades (for example: 5th grade grades, if applying to 7th grade) Previous year’s ISAT scores (minimum Stanine of 7 in both reading and math) Elementary School Selective Enrollment Exam score Further details and information can be found at the Office of Academic Enhancement Website http://cpsmagnet.org/.