SHSAT Test Prep
The SHSAT (Specialized High School Admissions Test) is an exam offered to students who are applying to specialized high schools. It tests students' abilities in reading, writing, and math. Students are ranked by their composite SHSAT score, with higher scores increasing the admission chance to specialized schools.
Test Breakdown
Structure
Skills Tested
Skills Tested
Reading & Writing
- Fiction & Nonfiction passages
- Multiple Choice Questions
Math:
- Multiple Choice questions
- Grid in Questions
Format:
- 57 questions each for Math & ELA
- 3hrs in total
Score:
- Composite score is given out
- Scoring range changes every year
Skills Tested
Skills Tested
Skills Tested
Reading & Writing Skills:
- Reading comprehension
- Grammar, Punctuation, Clarity
- Critical Thinking
Vocabulary in context
Math Skills:
- Algebra
- Word Problem Solving
- Ratios, Percentages
Geometry basics
- Arithmetic & Number Sense