SHSAT Resource for NYC Families
Your hub for the ultimate SHSAT study guides.
SHSAT Resource: Brief Guide
What is the SHSAT? The Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) is a 3‑hour standardized exam of 114 questions, 57 ELA and 57 Math, and the sole criterion for admission to NYC’s eight specialized high schools: Bronx Science, Brooklyn Latin, Brooklyn Tech, HSMSE, American Studies, Queens Science, Staten Island Tech, and Stuyvesant.
Who takes it? Current NYC 8th graders or first‑time 9th graders applying to a specialized high school.
When? Administered each fall; registration opens September, testing runs late October–mid December. Digital format launches Fall 2025. Adaptive format launches Fall 2026.
Free Practice Tests: Official NYC SHSAT Portal
SHSAT Resource: Study Guides & Prep Strategies
SHSAT ELA Ultimate Guide: Revising‑and‑Editing Passage
SHSAT ELA Ultimate Guide: Reading Comprehension
SHSAT Math Ultimate Guide: Math Section
SHSAT Study Timeline: How Many Months of Prep?
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SHSAT Timing, Pacing & Time Management Tips
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- Parent dashboard to track strengths and growth
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