Is your student an eighth- or ninth-grader who dreams of going to a specialized high school in New York City? Perhaps they can use some help from a Varsity Tutors SHSAT prep course. The SHSAT, short for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test, is an exam that eighth and ninth grade students take to gain admission to a New York City specialized high school. Contact us to learn more about how an SHSAT prep class can help your student.
The only requirements for a pupil wanting to take the SHSAT is that they have to be in eighth or ninth grade, and they have to be a resident in New York City. They can take it in October or November. (If they just moved to New York City, they would have to take it at the end of summer break.) Eight high schools require the SHSAT exam, and here they are below:
The SHSAT is required for:
- Bronx High School of Science
- Brooklyn Latin School
- Brooklyn Technical High School
- High School for Math, Science and Engineering at City College
- High School for American Studies at Lehman College
- Queens High School for Sciences at York College
- Staten Island Technical High School
- Stuyvesant High School
The above schools offer subjects like biology, foreign languages, and AP courses. Our SHSAT prep courses can help your student prepare for the subjects they would face upon enrollment. These SHSAT prep classes give your student one-on-one attention with an instructor who's eager to assist them. The great thing about tutoring is that your student can receive customized lesson plans. For example, a tutor can speak with your student to narrow down what subjects they're struggling with. Then they can spend time in SHSAT courses focusing on ameliorating your student's understanding in said subjects. An SHSAT class also lets your student absorb information in a way that suits them. An SHSAT course tutor can use lectures, display images, or advise your student to make a project to attempt to help them better comprehend a topic.
The SHSAT exam covers English Language Arts and Mathematics. Students have three hours to finish the test. Below are the sections and number of questions it contains:
| SHSAT Section | # of Questions |
| Revising/Editing | 9-11 |
| Reading Comprehension | 46-48 |
| Math | 57 |
In order to do well on the test, pupils need to demonstrate proficiency in correcting language errors, analyzing texts, and answering middle school-level math questions. An SHSAT class tutor can help your student review one or more of these sections. An instructor can give your student practice math problems, or if your student needs to review texts, a tutor can give them excerpts from books, essays, or newspapers to assist them with literary interpretation. An instructor can even create a form with sentences littered with errors so that your student can practice their language skills.
A great advantage about our SHSAT courses is that they do a superb job of mixing convenience and flexibility. Many young people are busy with extracurricular activities and find it hard to set aside time for private lessons. We're proud to say that your student can utilize our services on their own time so they wouldn't have to give up activities they care about. Our programs also provide a Live Learning Platform for pupils to communicate with tutors online. Begin signing your student up for an SHSAT course by reaching out to Varsity Tutors today.
Diptesh: SHSAT course instructor
...college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to study! In the future, I...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- SHSAT
- Algebra
- IB Biology SL
- IB Biology
- +88 subjects
Rod: SHSAT course instructor
...why I was able to quickly apply these two bodies of knowledge to real life situations in various industries. Furthermore, over the years I was also able to mentor individuals from different backgrounds and ages; i.e. classmates, referrals and colleagues helping them achieve their objectives. I always found it rewarding to see faces shine during Aha moments of understanding and eventually see many of them improve their scores/performance. With regards to learning, I believe there...
Education & Certification
- Chiba University - Bachelors, Engineering
- Temple University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SHSAT
- ISEE
- Pre-Calculus
- ISEE- Lower Level
- +43 subjects
Emily: SHSAT course instructor
...a certified English Teacher (10 years of experience teaching English at Brooklyn Technical High School), and SAT and SHSAT tutor (previously with Inspirica, and also on my own.) I have a great deal of experience teaching English, but also have a very high skill level in math (I got 800 on my math SAT years ago:) My areas of expertise include: ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, and SAT. I just moved to Boulder, CO, and my greatest...
Education & Certification
- Haverford College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature, Spanish and English
- New York University - Masters, English Education
Subject Expertise
- SHSAT
- SAT Mathematics
- Geometry
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +37 subjects
Jenna : SHSAT course instructor
...to be creative, nurturing, and most of all, patient. I believe that there are various forms of knowledge and every student has their own specialty. My greatest strengths include inspiring and motivating students. With over five years of general classroom experience and the desire to provide all students with an excellent education, I am confident in my abilities as an educator. In my spare time I enjoy reading and photography, and I teach Pilates in...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies: Education, Psychology
- Touro College - Master of Science, Education & Students with Disabilities (1-6)
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- SHSAT
- HSPT
- Comparative Literature
- Math
- +23 subjects
Tiffany: SHSAT course instructor
...students. As a teacher with years of experience, I have encountered scholars with diverse reading levels and abilities. Although multiple strategies are used to reach each and every one of my students, one thing they all have in common is a shared love and appreciation for reading. While reading is my favorite, I have tutored students in phonics, writing, and elementary math. In each of these subjects, my goal and objective is for my scholars...
Education & Certification
- Long Island University - Bachelors, Education
- Fordham University - Master of Science, Students with Disabilities
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- SHSAT
- High School English
- Phonics
- TACHS
- +13 subjects
Andy: SHSAT course instructor
...is a program designed to help increase a child's self-esteem and confidence while nurturing a continued desire to learn. As a tutor, I aim to help students that struggle academically and are falling behind by analyzing their weaknesses and structure stable foundations for higher-level coursework to build upon; however, I can teach students who want to be challenged and learn new material in advance. I take pride in having my students leave every session feeling...
Education & Certification
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- SHSAT
- Test Prep
- Algebra 3/4
- Trigonometry
- +27 subjects
Suleman: SHSAT course instructor
...very basics of the subject to ensure the individual has a proper grasp of the fundamentals. Students can often be hesitant to admit they are unsure of concepts that were taught in previous years because they feel they are expected to know them. However, without a proper understanding of the simple facets of a subject, the more complicated features can never be truly internalized. I have always enjoyed explaining concepts to other people, and I...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Biological Basis of Behavior
Subject Expertise
- SHSAT
- Elementary Math
- MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
- SAT Writing and Language
- +33 subjects
Jennifer: SHSAT course instructor
...take full advantage of all the rich learning opportunities they will be offered in whatever context those opportunities appear. I employ a wide variety of educational tools in my lessons, starting with the materials provided by the student's current instructors and adding in additional tools as needed, including textbooks, workbooks, articles, multimedia presentations, videos, and hands-on models and puzzles to promote maximum comprehension and retention of concepts and skills. Every effort is made to use...
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Brandeis University - Master of Science, Molecular Biology
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- SHSAT
- Special Education
- ERB WrAP
- Florida EOC Assessment
- +126 subjects
Eric : SHSAT course instructor
...am a sophomore at Cornell University studying Computer Science. I enjoy working with students and for the past two years, I have privately tutored students for standardized tests and through the college application process. I believe that standardized testing is not a direct assessment of a student's academic abilities, but rather their specific abilities as a test-taker; my role as a tutor is to instill time-management skills and provide tips on effectively navigating through these...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- SHSAT
- SAT
- ACT Reading
- ACT
- +27 subjects
Katie: SHSAT course instructor
...9th- and 10th-grade English at a small high school in Brooklyn, where I work intensively with my students to raise achievement in reading comprehension, writing skills, and critical thinking. My proven track record of success includes improved scores on the ELA Regents exam and on the Critical Reading and Writing sections of the SAT. While working with students, I carefully assess individual strengths and weaknesses to craft a personalized plan of action. I tutor a...
Education & Certification
- University of Richmond - Bachelors, English and Philosophy
- CUNY Brooklyn College - Master of Arts, English Education
Subject Expertise
- SHSAT
- College English
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- SAT Writing and Language
- +37 subjects
