Preparing for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) requires focused effort and a strategic approach. The SHSAT is a standardized test used for admissions to New York City’s specialized high schools. Things to do before the SHSAT test: Review the SHSAT handbook: This will help you understand the format of the test, the types of questions that will be asked, and the scoring system. Practice answering questions under timed conditions: This will help you get used to the pace of the test and to manage your time effectively. Take a practice test: This will help you get a f ..read more

      The Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) is an exam administrating by the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) to determine admission to specialized high schools in New York City. The specialized high schools include renowned institutions such as Stuyvesant High School, Bronx High School of Science, Brooklyn Technical High School, and a few others. The SHSAT exam is typically taken by eighth and ninth-grade students who are seeking admission to one of these specialized high schools for their high school education. The exam assesses students ..read more

The SHSAT (Specialized High Schools Admissions Test) is an exam administered by the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) to determine admission to specialized high schools in New York City. The specialized high schools include renowned institutions such as Stuyvesant High School, Bronx High School of Science, Brooklyn Technical High School, and a few others. The SHSAT exam is typically taken by eighth and ninth-grade students who are seeking admission to one of these specialized high schools for their high school education. The exam assesses students’ skills in English Language Arts ..read more

The SHSAT (Specialized High Schools Admissions Test) is an exam administered by the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) to determine admission to specialized high schools in New York City. The specialized high schools include renowned institutions such as Stuyvesant High School, Bronx High School of Science, Brooklyn Technical High School, and a few others. The SHSAT exam is typically taken by eighth and ninth-grade students who are seeking admission to one of these specialized high schools for their high school education. The exam assesses students’ skills in English Language Arts ..read more

Students applying to Specialized High Schools in New York City take the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). Furthermore, you are the only factor in admission to eight out of nine of these schools based on your SHSAT scores. SHSAT English Language Arts Overview: The SHSAT English Language Arts section is the first section of the test. Moreover, it contains 57 questions, accounting for one-half of your total points on the SHSAT. So, the suggested time for the section is 90 minutes, or 1 hour and 30 minutes. The breakdown of the SHSAT English Language Arts section is as follows ..read more

In November 2022, Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) will be conducted. It is therefore important for test aspirants to prepare for the exam. SHSAT is required for admission to the 9 specialized public high schools of New York City (NYC). As we discussed in earlier article “How to Prepare for SHSAT 2022 in a Smart Way”, here are some of the tips to attempt the questions on the exam day. Overview of English Language Arts section: There are 57 multiple-choice questions in this section that assess reading comprehension and revision/editing skills These questions are aligned wit ..read more

Overview: Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) is required for admission to the 9 specialized public high schools of New York City (NYC). These schools offer a wide range of courses, are known for their academic rigor, and have outstanding teachers, motivated students, and exciting extracurricular activities. As an example, Bronx High School of Science alumni hold eight Nobel Prizes, among many other accolades. There are 9 specialized high schools in New York City: Stuyvesant High School Bronx High School of Science Staten Island Technical High School Queens Science at York Colleg ..read more

Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) is required for admission to the 9 specialized public high schools of New York City (NYC). These schools offer a wide range of courses, are known for their academic rigor, and have outstanding teachers, motivated students, and exciting extracurricular activities. As an example, Bronx High School of Science alumni hold eight Nobel Prizes, among many other accolades. There are 9 specialized high schools in New York City: Stuyvesant High School Bronx High School of Science Staten Island Technical High School Queens Science at York College High Sch ..read more

Students applying to Specialized High Schools in New York City take the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). You are the only factor in admission to eight out of nine of these schools based on your SHSAT scores. Why SHSAT is Important? In order to gain admission to NYC’s Specialized High Schools, residents of New York City must take the SHSAT. It is administered by the New York City Department of Education. In addition to the general high school application process, these public high schools have an admission process that is highly selective. The SHSAT was taken by over 28,000 stu ..read more