NYC SHSAT Portal

Welcome to the NYC Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) Portal. This site hosts information for students and families to understand and prepare for the SHSAT. Students in grades eight or nine who want to apply to one of New York City's Specialized High Schools must take the SHSAT. All students in grades eight and nine who are current New York City residents are eligible.

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Overview

Access resources in the navigation menu at the top of this page or through the cards below for more information. You can learn about NYC’s policies, take a tutorial to better understand the test, or experience multiple full-length practice tests.

NYC Policies

View policies regarding the admin of the SHSAT, they are governed by the New York City Public Schools.

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Understanding the Test

Learn how the digital test works, what kind of test questions it includes, and how to prepare.

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Practice Tests

Explore a range of valuable resources, including practice tests, tutorials, and more, designed to empower educators in effectively preparing students for testing.

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Student Readiness Tool

Use the SRT to explore the features of the digital Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT).

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NYC Guide to the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT)

This page includes information for families who have a student sitting for the exam in the fall. If you are a new student to NYC and seeking information for admissions for the upcoming year, visit the High School Admissions page. For additional questions, please email SHSATassessment@schools.nyc.gov.

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