Starting in 8th grade, after school is in session, leaves only about seven weeks to prepare for a really important and challenging, 3-hour exam. For these reasons, we recommend that students begin preparing for the SHSAT during the summer months, if at all possible.May 14, 2020
Can you pass SHSAT without studying?
Eighth-graders can apply for the SHSAT no matter what school they attend--public, private, parochial, or home-schooled--as long as they are a resident of New York CityNew York CityNew York City (NYC) is the most populous city in the United States, and two-thirds of the state's population lives in the New York metropolitan area.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › New_York_(state)New York (state) - Wikipedia. Some 9th graders can also take the exam for admission to grades 10-12.
Is the SHSAT going to be Cancelled 2021?
In October 2020, Mayor Bill de Blasio and the chancellor initially failed to reschedule the 2020 exam after postponing the November 7th date. Ultimately, the exam was not canceled but was rescheduled for January 27, 2021.Mar 5, 2021
How hard is the SHSAT?
Although the new SHSAT exam has eliminated the infamous Scrambled Paragraphs, both the Mathematics and ELA sections are still quite challenging for grade-level students. In short, the SHSAT is hard enough and important enough that preparation can't be left to chance.
How do I study for the SHSAT test?
- SHSAT Handbook Practice Tests. The SHSAT Handbook is an official document that can be accessed online or downloaded from the New York City Department of Education website. ...
- SHSAT Study Course. ...
- Read Test Directions. ...
- Practice Using Answer Forms. ...
- Simulate a SHSAT Exam. ...
- Join a Study Group. ...
- Book Study Time.
Is a 500 on the SHSAT good?
To be on track for admission into all of the Specialized High Schools, students should have a 400 by the start of 7th grade, a 500 by the end of 7th grade and a 600 by the start of 8th grade. ... Finally, we believe that ALL students should sit for the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT).May 5, 2021
How many questions is SHSAT 2021?
114 questions
Are all questions on the SHSAT multiple choice?
The ELA section of the SHSAT is the first part of the test, but you can answer the questions in any order. In this section, you'll be tested on Revising/Editing as well as Reading Comprehension. There are 57 total questions on this part and all are multiple choice.
How many questions are on SHSAT?
SHSAT Format
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Number of Multiple Choice Options 4 answer choices per question
Scoring 1 raw point given per correct answer* *Only 47 questions in each section are scored, with the other 10 serving as experimental questions. You will not be able to distinguish between these.
Will there be SHSAT 2021?
The 2021 SHSAT will be held in October for eighth graders and in November for ninth graders applying to Specialized High Schools.
Is the SHSAT online 2021?
Register to take the SHSAT by November 15, 2021 You can register for the SHSAT online through your MySchools account.Oct 25, 2021
What day is the SHSAT 2021?
Students Location Date
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All registered 9th grade students Central DOE location Saturday, December 11 or Sunday, December 12, 2021