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SHSAT Prep

What is the SHSAT?

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The Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) is for an 8th grade student in NYC applying for entrance into 9th grade.  This test is offered in October and is the main factor to gain admission 8 of the New York City specialized high schools for the following fall school year. 

  • The Bronx High School of Science

  • The Brooklyn Latin School

  • Brooklyn Technical High School

  • High School of American Studies at Lehman College

  • Queens High School for the Science at York College

  • Staten Island Technical High School

  • Stuyvesant High School

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What is on the test and how is it scored?

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The SHSAT is a three-hour test which includes two sections – Math and English Language Arts (ELA).

 

Critical thinking and strategy is essential to be successful on this test.  Students who are able to answer the most questions correctly in each section focusing on the subject of their strength.  

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Our prep program allows children to understand how to tackle the test for the best outcome for their strength(s). We all want the best for our child and it is hugely important to instill confidence and comfortability in preparation for this test.  

We offer both one-on-one and group sessions.

© 2025 Mastery Learning Development Educational Services, Inc.

© 2025 Mastery Learning Development Educational Services, Inc.

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