The specialized high schools admissions test shsat is an exam 8th and 9th graders take for admission to specialized high schools in new york city. Jun 12, 2018 the biggest change to the new test appears to be the addition of literature and poetry reading comprehension passages. The application process does not take into consideration grades, state test scores, attendance, interviews, or a portfolio, as at many of the other top screened highschools. Starting with the fall 2017 specialized high schools admissions test shsat administration, for admissions to schools in the 201819 school year, the shsat will be redesigned. The specialized high schools of nyc are selective schools that focus on enhancing and promoting the skills of gifted children. Central city public schools high school studentparent handbook 20172018 central city public schools 1510 28th st. Registration to test or audition for these schools is currently closed but will open in fall 2019. In 2008, about 29,000 students took the test, and 6,108 students were offered admission to one of the high schools based on the results. The specialized high schools use a separate admissions process. The high school fairs feature all high schools in new york city. In this article, we provide you with a link to download two official. Other schools in the area may require the ssat, isee, or their own exam.
Of the nearly 27,000 8thgraders who took the shsat specialized high school exam, 5,106 students were offered a seat. This test, taken only once, is the single detemining factor in whether students are offered admissions to one of the top eight public high schools in new york city all of. Look no further than the specialized high school handbook, published by the department of education doe. For updates concerning specialized high school admissions, please visit. The exam is used to determine meeting entry requirements of specialized high schools in new york exam structure and content to pass the test, students should be able to solve each problem, usually story problems, and explain how the problems were solved. Sign the ticket and ask your parent or guardian to sign as well. To improve your chances of getting into one of the specialized high schools, preparation for the specialized high school admissions test shsat is key. The first administration of the shsat with the updated test design will be in fall 2017, for admission to specialized high schools in september 2018. Jun 14, 2018 by at least one measure, is 187 the christa mcauliffe school in brooklyn holds the honor of being the best middle school in new york city. Each test released by the doe contains actual questions given to students at previous administrations by the doe of the shsat. Less than two weeks after i criticized the new york city department of educations doe plan to add racial diversity to specialized highschools by offering intensive test prep to highachieving, underserved students as toolittle, toolate, the panel for educational policy has voted to make a major change to the test itself. Nyc specialized hs admissions seminar coming spring 2018 unravel the mysteries of the admissions process for the new york city specialized high schools at a kaplan admissions seminar.
Only 10 percent of offers at new york citys specialized high. Students entering grade 8 and firsttime grade 9 students, next fall, can register to take the test for the 20212022 school year in the fall of 2020. The specialized high school admission test shsat is the admissions test to some of the best high schools in the country, the eight specialized high schools in nyc. October 18, 2017 test tickets and audition tickets are available. Central city public schools high school studentparent handbook 2017 2018 central city public schools 1510 28th st. Students interested in applying to the eight testing high schools will take the shsat on one of the following dates.
Central city, nebraska 68826 3089463086 central city public schools will educate, challenge and prepare students with lifelong skills for the world around them. About the shsat specialized high schools admission the. The exam is used to determine meeting entry requirements of specialized high schools in new york exam structure and content to pass the test, students should be able to solve each problem, usually story problems, and explain how the. The shsat is the sole criterion for 8 of the 9 specialized high schools in new york city. Specialized high school admission procedures registration for the specialized high schools admissions test shsat and fiorello h. These schools include the bronx high school of science, brooklyn technical high school, and stuyvesant high school, among others. Enewsletter 2017 spring bulletin brooklyn tech alumni. At six of these schools, admission is based on the score attained on the competitive specialized high schools admissions test shsat. Admission to these schools is based solely on performance on the shsat. I would not say that a below average student could use this book and suddenly pass the test, but a smart kid could use this book to get that allimportant high test score to get into a specialized school.
The specialized high schools admissions test, known as the shsat, is the sole means of admission to the citys prestigious specialized high schools, which include stuyvesant high school, the. Specialized high schools results of the nearly 27,000 8thgraders who took the shsat specialized high school exam, 5,106 students were offered a seat. Jul, 2019 in october, new york city 8th graders interested in attending specialized high schools will take the shsat. Specialized high schools in new york city wikipedia. Though individual school data is released one year after testing, consolidated data allowing school comparisons is significantly delayed. For the best odds of getting a match, fill in all 12 spots, ranked in order of preference. Specialized high schools admissions test shsat test changes. This 20172018 specialized high schools student handbook contains useful information, including. The highschool application form has slots for 12 nonspecialized schools and selective programs. The nine specialized high schools are one way that new york city. Sep 12, 2016 of the over 400 new york city highschools available to residents of all five boroughs, eight are designated as specialized. During these fairs, parents and students may visit the stalls of the high schools and talk to representatives to learn about their curriculum, resources, student performance and. At this seminar, a kaplan expert will discuss the admission requirements for all of the specialized high schools. Not all high schools require an admissions test, but many competitive schools do.
Graduation requirements mandated by the new jersey state department of education and the piscataway board of education are explained. The specialized high school admissions test shsat is a free exam for new york city students in grade eight and nine who want to enroll in one of new york citys specialized high schools. In 2017, 82 percent of its students who took the specialized high school admissions test shsat got a coveted slot in one of the eight academically demanding schools that use the single test to determine who gets in and who does not. The specialized high schools section 1 there are seven specialized high schools in new york city. What role do middle schools play in deciding who gets into. Only 10 percent of offers at new york citys specialized. Mar 17, 2017 to get matched to a any of the eight specialized high schools, a student has to complete a separate application and take the specialized high schools test shsat. Argo brothers new redesigned shsat test prep 2017 book includes. Out of about 30,000 students who take the test, about 3,000 to 4,000 topscoring students are offered admissions in specialized high schools. 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 citys specialized high schools. Sep 27, 2015 these new york city schools are the only ones that admit students based solely on their scores on the specialized high school admissions test shsat, which students take in the eighth grade. Message to students, parents, and guidance counselors. The specialized high schools admissions test shsat is an examination administered to eighth and ninth grade students residing in new york city and used to determine admission to all but one of the citys nine specialized high schools. One of the original three specialized high schools in new york city the other two being stuyvesant high school and bronx high school of science.
The following is a list of schools that utilize the shsat as a high school placement test. Each school endorses a specific academic field, such as math, science, humanities, and more. During these fairs, parents and students may visit the stalls of the high schools and talk to representatives to learn about their curriculum, resources, student performance and more. If you are taking the fall 2017 shsat exam, you should be aware of the following changes so you can properly prepare for the exam. About 30,000 students in new york city take the specialized high schools admissions test shsat for about 3,000 seats in the prestigious specialized high schools of new york. All students in grades eight and nine who are current new york city residents are eligible. The specialized high schools admission test shsat is an examination administered to seventh and eighth grade students residing in new york city, and is used to determine admissions to one of the nycs nine specialized high schools. Sep 17, 2016 the high school application form has slots for 12 non specialized schools and selective programs. We also participated in outreach events at various middle schools throughout the five boroughs. The specialized high schools student handbook is a project of the new york city department of education. How to pick the best nyc high school for your child. New yorkbusiness wirethe specialized high school admissions test shsat, the only criterion for admissions to eight of the nine new york city. By at least one measure, is 187 the christa mcauliffe school in brooklyn holds the honor of being the best middle school in new york city.
On test day, youll copy this list onto your shsat answer sheet. Students in grades eight or nine who want to enroll in one of new york citys specialized high schools must take the specialized high schools admissions test shsat. The specialized high schools of new york city are nine selective public high schools, established and run by the new york city department of education to serve the needs of academically and artistically gifted students. Asian and white students from public middle schools again did far better on the grueling admissions test than students of other races. The longawaited high school acceptance letters finally went out last week. To request an appointment to view your childs specialized high school admissions test shsat test, complete this form or send a letter postmarked to. Test dates for test locations, see page 11 of the 20172018 specialized high schools student handbook. For some students, usually the high achievers, the acceptance letter will contain more than one offer giving them. Colston, chair of the math department at manual training high school, recommended establishing a technical high school for brooklyn boys. Shsat scores will be available in march 2020 with high school admissions round one results. More than 77,000 eight graders all over the citys middle schools eagerly ripped off their envelopes to find out which high school they got matched to. Specialized high school admissions test shsat kl prep.
The specialized high schools admissions shsat tests are organized and administered by the new york department of public high school education. Our newest outreach effort is partnering with district to help them expose more of their students to rigorous math instruction and the content of the specialized high schools admissions test. After replacing the tests logic section with a revisingediting section and reducing the multiple choice answers from 5 to 4 in 2017, these new changes represent yet another major evolution in the design of a once static test. In october, new york city 8th graders interested in attending specialized high schools will take the shsat. Check websites or reach out to all schools on your list to make sure you understand testing requirements. There are many prep books that you can buy at a local bookstore or online. After replacing the test s logic section with a revisingediting section and reducing the multiple choice answers from 5 to 4 in 2017, these new changes represent yet another major evolution in the design of a once static test. Consider it like putting good fuel into a sports car it will enhance the performance. The test view is solely an opportunity to view your childs test and see the answers that shehe selected during the test administration. The does specialized high schools student handbook includes practice exam questions and testtaking tips.
Jun 19, 2018 out of about 30,000 students who take the test, about 3,000 to 4,000 topscoring students are offered admissions in specialized high schools. Doublecheck that all the info on your admission ticket is accurate. The 20152016 course booklet provides you and your families with descriptions of piscataways course offerings. You know its the shsat, new york citys specialized high school admissions test, taken in october of eighth grade for entrance to high school the following fall.
Taking the shsat is the only way for students to gain admission into new york citys specialized high schools, which are some of the best schools in the. The test administered in october and november 2016 for admission to schools in september 2017 was the final administration of the test under the previous design. These new york city schools are the only ones that admit students based solely on their scores on the specialized high school admissions test shsat, which students take in. The specialized high schools admissions test shsat examination is required for admission to all the schools except laguardia, which requires an audition or portfolio for. New york city new shsat test prep, specialized high school. Each year more than 25,000 students take the shsat specialized high schools admissions test to vie for roughly 5,000 seats at eight of the nine specialized high schools, including bronx science, brooklyn latin, brooklyn tech, high school for math science and engineering at city college, high school of american studies at lehman college, staten island tech, stuyvesant and queens high school. This website presents useful and comprehensive information about the specialized high schools admissions test shsat for the benefit of the students, parents and educators. The specialized high schools student handbook is a. Specialized high schools admissions this 2016 2017 specialized high schools student handbook contains useful information, including. The biggest change to the new test appears to be the addition of literature and poetry reading comprehension passages. Does admissions exam for elite high schools measure up. This 2017 2018 specialized high schools student handbook contains useful information, including. One of the best ways to get ready for the shsat is to take practice exams, which fortunately are available for free online. Specialized high schools admissions test wikipedia.
Mar 22, 2017 the truth about new york citys elite high schools. Gap persists in test for specialized high schools the. Opinion the truth about new york citys elite high schools. For eight out of nine of these schools, your performance on the shsat is the only admission factor. Admission to one of these elite high schools is based solely on the students score on the shsat. Sep, 2016 to improve your chances of getting into one of the specialized high schools, preparation for the specialized high school admissions test shsat is key. The tests in the handbook is the gold standard for shsat practice tests. Specialized high school admissions test to undergo major. Of the over 400 new york city highschools available to residents of all five boroughs, eight are designated as specialized. This 20182019 specialized high schools student handbook contains useful information, including. Specialized high schools admissions kaplan test prep. Nycs eight graders receive their shsat results and high. Rank up to 8 specialized high schools in priority order and list on your admission ticket.