Barron’s New York City SHSAT, 3rd edition: Specialized High Schools Admissions Test

This new edition of the SHSAT manual prepares eighth and ninth grade academic achievers for the competitive test that qualifies them to enter New York City's Specialized High Schools. These schools include the Bronx High School of Science, Brooklyn Technical High School, and Stuyvesant High School, among others. The manual presents more than 600 problems with answers and detailed solutions; three full-length practice tests, and four half-length tests with answers and complete solutions to all problems; a revised and expanded ninth grade math supplementary section; Math Diagnosers to help identify and correct student weaknesses; test-taking techniques and study strategies to help students build confidence; highlighted "Tips" and "Facts" boxes placed throughout the book; and, skillbuilders that provide comprehensive preparation for each test section.