{"id":750,"date":"2023-05-26T18:35:22","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T18:35:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portfolio.sfdesk.com\/cpt\/?p=750"},"modified":"2023-05-26T18:35:22","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T18:35:22","slug":"the-shsat-an-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portfolio.sfdesk.com\/cpt\/2023\/05\/26\/the-shsat-an-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"The SHSAT: An Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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What is the SHSAT?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The SHSAT NYC \u00a0is a multiple choice, standardized academic test for students seeking admission to New York City\u2019s specialized high schools. The New York SHSAT \u00a0measures high school preparedness in math and English.\u00a0<\/span>Admission to the specialized high schools is solely based on scores achieved on the SHSAT, not on a student\u2019s previous academic performance, records of any kind or interviews.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a specialized high school?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

There are approximately 403 public high schools in New York City. Of these 403, nine are highly selective schools. With the exception of Laguardia High School of\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Music and Art, the specialized high schools accept students based on results on the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT).\u00a0Based on the math and English proficiency and AP examination scores of their graduating students, the specialized high schools are consistently ranked among the best public high schools in New York City, in New York State and in the nation.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the eight specialized high schools that require the SHSAT for admittance?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

1. Bronx High School of Science (Bronx)<\/span><\/p>\n

2. The Brooklyn Latin School (Brooklyn)<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Brooklyn Technical High School (Brooklyn)<\/span><\/p>\n

4. High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering at the City College (Manhattan)<\/span><\/p>\n

5. High School of American Studies at Lehman College (Bronx)<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Queens High School for the Sciences at York College (Queens)<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Staten Island Technical High School (Staten Island)<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Stuyvesant High School (Manhattan)<\/span><\/p>\n

When do most students take the SHSAT?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Late October of their 8th grade year. It is administered only once annually. However, if a student moves into New York City (five boroughs) before the schools reopen in September, the student may take a special SHSAT during the summer (usually at the end of August). Successful students start the school year in a specialized high school.<\/span><\/p>\n

How many times can a student take the SHSAT?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Only twice. Once for 9th grade admissions (when the student is in 8th grade) and the next for 10th grade admissions (when the student is in 9th grade).<\/span><\/p>\n

What is on the SHSAT?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The SHSAT is a 2-hour and 30-minute, multiple choice test consisting of two sections: verbal and math.<\/span><\/p>\n

Verbal Section (3 parts)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n