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ҿ Become familiar with the answer sheet included with the practice test so that you can: easily fill in your name, grade level, and birth date on test day before you start the test easily, accurately, and quickly mark your answers once the testing session begins on test day
Students in grades eight or nine who want to enroll in one of New York City’s specialized high schools must take the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). All students in grades eight and nine who are current New York City residents are eligible.
Students in grades eight or nine who want to enroll in one of New York City’s specialized high schools must take the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT).
The SHSAT is the only criteria used to admit students to the eight testing Specialized High Schools; no other criteria are used. You can view our video How Students Get Offers to the Eight Testing Specialized High Schools detailing the process.
Testing Accommodations Guidance. This guide supports individuals who are responsible for determining testing accommodations for students with IEPs. Testing accommodations must be determined on an individual basis and justified based on student needs identified in the Present Levels of Performance.
students in order to apply, register, sit for, and receive results for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT), and LaGuardia High School audition(s). For the most up-to-date information about Specialized High Schools admissions, please visit schools.nyc.gov/SHS .
Determine and record correct responses for use during testing. Create a “cheat sheet” for students to use while taking the test, including formulas, concepts, or definitions necessary for the test. Create pre-test lessons or discussions with students or any other person about concepts being tested.
