Starting in 8th grade, after school is in session, leaves only about seven weeks to prepare for a really important and challenging, 3-hour exam. For these reasons, we recommend that students begin preparing for the SHSAT during the summer months, if at all possible.May 14, 2020
How can I prepare for the SHSAT?
- Research Specialized High Schools. ...
- Read, read, read. ...
- Take a practice or diagnostic test at home. ...
- Pick up an SHSAT workbook and start practicing. ...
- Brush up on math skills. ...
- Time your practices. ...
- Get help.
How hard is the SHSAT exam?
Although the new SHSAT exam has eliminated the infamous Scrambled Paragraphs, both the Mathematics and ELA sections are still quite challenging for grade-level students. In short, the SHSAT is hard enough and important enough that preparation can't be left to chance.
Will there be SHSAT in 2020?
2020 SHSAT Rescheduled for January 27, 2021.Dec 18, 2020
Is the SHSAT still happening?
Registration and testing for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) is now closed.
Is the SHSAT getting removed?
The de Blasio administration is removing admissions screens at all middle schools for a year and plans to administer the Specialized High School Admissions Test at the end of this month. ... The SHSAT has become a focal point of the fractious debate over segregation in city schools.Jan 7, 2021
Will there be SHSAT in 2021?
The 2021 SHSAT will be held in October for eighth graders and in November for ninth graders applying to Specialized High Schools.
How many questions are on the SHSAT 2021?
114 questions
What is the highest score on the NYC SHSAT?
Frequency 1 time /year
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Duration 3 hours
Sections English Language Arts, Math
Cost None
Max. Score 700 (composite score)
What score do you need on the SHSAT to get into Stuyvesant?
Just study a lot for the SHSAT until you start getting above the cutoff. Then you should be fine. You definitely still have a chance at Stuyvesant. They only look at SHSAT scores which should be around 560/800 to get in.
How long does it take to prepare for the SHSAT?
While the specific dates of the exam change from year to year, students will take the SHSAT around mid-October. It is a good idea to take at least three months to study for the exam, which means you should start studying in July at the latest, though June is even better.