This test is used to determine a student’s admission to all (except one) of the nine Specialized High Schools in the city.ĩth GRADE SHSAT 5 Practice Tests Bobby Tariq Author The Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) is an exam taken by eighth and ninth graders who are residents of New York City.
Take it like a class test treat it seriously, but don't make it a big deal at all. Lastly, go into test feeling absolutely calm. Strong critical reading skills are required to ace the reading section)***The reading will be more difficult*** (Reading is more of a foundational skill, so its will vary. To turn the math section into a breeze, practice AMC 8/10/11 question sets until those become easy.
STUDY SAT/PSAT/MATH A (LEVEL 1) AND REGENTS (ALGEBRA & GEO.)
range difficult, but 1/4 will be difficult you'll have to get those right to earn one of the coveted seats to Stuy. Expect advanced algebra, geometry (all subtopics), conditional probability, logic-type word problems.
As for myself, I am a freshman who will attending Bronx Science in the fallĪnyways: The 9th grade SHSAT is heavy in math. Having strong foundational reading/math skills is required- can't stress it enough! I know a few students who were accepted to Stuy & BX Science as sophomores, so I can relate from what I have heard from them. That said, it's quite possible to improve your score with adequate preparation within these months however, don't waste your time using schoolboards. For those that didn't making it, or are setting higher goals, don't be discouraged about the intensity of the 9th grade exam. This is a post for everyone taking the 9th grade SHSAT.
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