Specialized High School Admission Test (SHSAT) 2025
| Feature | Details |
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| Format | Fully digital (with paper option for accommodations) |
| Sections | ELA and Math, 57 items each (114 total) |
| Duration | 180 minutes (3 hours), flexible navigation |
| Question Types | Includes interactive Tech-Enhanced Items (TEI) |
| Accessibility Features | Zoom, highlighting, note-taking, embedded glossaries for multiple languages |
| Practice Tools | Digital practice tests & Student Readiness Tool available by March |
| Admissions | Sole criterion for entry into eight Specialized High Schools |
| Timeline | Test in Oct–Nov, results in March, for Fall 2026 admissions |
Q & A: 2025 Fall Intensive SHSAT Prep at Higher Learning Tutoring Center
Q: What is the Fall Intensive SHSAT program?
A: It’s a focused preparation course for 8th graders taking the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) in Fall 2025. The program offers daily structured lessons, practice exams, and strategies to maximize student performance.
Q: Who can join the program?
A: Students entering 8th grade in Fall 2025 who plan to take the SHSAT. No prior test prep is required, but a placement/diagnostic test may be recommended.
Q: When does the Fall Intensive take place?
A: Fall 2025 (September–October)
Two schedule options: Twice a week
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Tuesday 4pm-6pm & Friday 4pm-7pm
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Saturday 9:30am-12pm & Sunday 9:30am-12:30pm
Q: Where is the program held?
A: At Higher Learning Tutoring Center,
📍 84 Bowery, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10013
Q: How is the program structured?
A: Intensive review of Math and ELA (English Language Arts)
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Timed practice exams simulating the SHSAT
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Test-taking strategies for the new digital SHSAT format (launching Fall 2025)
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Small group classes for personalized support
Q: What is the success rate?
A: About 80% of students from Higher Learning Tutoring Center are admitted into specialized high schools after completing SHSAT prep.
Q: How long has Higher Learning been teaching SHSAT prep?
A: The center has over 32 years of experience in test prep and tutoring, with a strong track record of results.
Q: How do I register?
A: Call 212-941-0695
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Visit their website: higherlearningnyc.com
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Enrollment is first-come, first-served, so early registration is recommended.
