A revised third edition of this everything-you-need-to-know guide to the New York City Specialized High Schools Admissions Test, used to determine admissions for 8 of NYC's 9 specialized high schools (for gifted and artistic students).
Each year in October, around 30,000 eighth- and ninth-graders sit for the SHSAT, an exam which is the sole determinant of admission to 8 of New York City's 9 specialized high schools. These schools, like Stuyvesant and the Bronx HS of Science, offer elite academics and a prestigious step up to college for students lucky enough to earn a spot. But the process is highly competitive, with only 17% of students awarded seats.
Cracking the SHSAT, 3rd Edition, is an updated version of The Princeton Review's guide to this ultra-specific exam. It provides an overview of the NYC SHS admissions process and exam, review for all four sections of the test, and strategies for approaching each section efficiently.
Each year in October, around 30,000 eighth- and ninth-graders sit for the SHSAT, an exam which is the sole determinant of admission to 8 of New York City's 9 specialized high schools. These schools, like Stuyvesant and the Bronx HS of Science, offer elite academics and a prestigious step up to college for students lucky enough to earn a spot. But the process is highly competitive, with only 17% of students awarded seats.
Cracking the SHSAT, 3rd Edition, is an updated version of The Princeton Review's guide to this ultra-specific exam. It provides an overview of the NYC SHS admissions process and exam, review for all four sections of the test, and strategies for approaching each section efficiently.
