2021 Guide to the SHSAT for Specialized High Schools Admissions - Register and Apply

Sep 15, 2026

Uploaded by Asher

NYC SHSAT admissions guide for 2021 explains how to register and apply for New York City’s eight testing Specialized High Schools, including what to expect on test day and how the SHSAT is scored. The guide outlines preparation steps across test sections, provides full-length sample tests and practice questions with answer keys and explanations, and clarifies the separate audition process for Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School. It also covers key eligibility and where to find the most up-to-date admissions information.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages492

Reading Time20 h 40 min

AccessFree to download

Overview and Eligibility

Specialized High Schools and SHSAT Purpose

LaGuardia High School Audition Process

Registration and Application Timeline

SHSAT Registration Deadline

High School Application Deadline

Test Preparation and Practice

What Is on the SHSAT

Sample Tests and Answer Explanations

NYC Guide to the SPECIALIZED HIGH SCHOOLS ADMISSIONS TEST for 2021 Admissions [schools.nyc.gov/High](schools.nyc.gov/High)[ ](schools.nyc.gov/High)[schools.nyc.gov/SHS](schools.nyc.gov/SHS) Get the latest updates and learn about events [C](C MySchools.nyc)[ MySchools.nyc](C MySchools.nyc) Click here to read the 2021 NYC High School and Specialized High Schools Admissions Guide, which includes how to register and apply for LaGuardia High School and the eight testing Specialized High Schools. By October 21 REGISTER to test or audition for the Specialized High Schools By December 4 APPLY to high school REGISTER FOR THE SPECIALIZED HIGH SCHOOLS ADMISSIONS TEST [C](C MySchools.nyc.gov| Visit MySchools)[ MySchools.nyc.gov](C MySchools.nyc.gov| Visit MySchools)[|](C MySchools.nyc.gov| Visit MySchools)[ Visit MySchools](C MySchools.nyc.gov| Visit MySchools) to register for the SHSAT by the October 21, 2020 deadline! Use this guide to get ready for the test. | October 2020 | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | S
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31 | Click here to read the 2021 NYC High School and Specialized High Schools Admissions Guide, which includeshow to register and apply for LaGuardia High School and the eight testing Specialized High Schools. English Translations of this guide are available at middle schools, Family Welcome Centers, and online. | Arabic | تتوفر النسخ المترجمة من الدليل في المدارس المتوسطة، ومراكز استقبال العائلات، وعلى شبكة الإنترنت . | | --- | --- | | Bangla | এই গাইডের অনুবাদ মিেল্লগুডলা,ফ্ামিমল ওডেলকাি সেন্ারগুডলা,এবং অনলাইডনপাওো যাডব। | | Chinese | 各初中、家庭歡迎中心和網上都有本指南的譯本。 | | French | Des versions traduites de ce guide sont disponibles dans les collèges, les Centres d’accueil pour les familles et en ligne. | | Haitian Creole | Gid sa a disponib nan lòt lang nan lekòl presegondè yo, nan Sant byenveni pou fanmi yo, ak sou entènèt. | | Korean | 안내서번역본은중학교,패밀리웰컴센터및온라인에서제공됩니다 . | | Russian | За переводом руководства обращайтесь в промежуточные школы,Семейные центры и на наш веб-сайт . | | Spanish | Las versiones traducidas de esta guía están disponibles en las escuelas intermedias, en los Centros de Bienvenida a las Familias y en internet. | | Urdu | اس رہنمائی کا ترجمہ مڈل اسکولوں، خاندانی استقبالیہ مراکز اور آن لائن دستیاب ہے۔ | NYC Guide to the SPECIALIZED HIGH SCHOOLS ADMISSIONS TEST for 2021 Admissions The information in this guide is accurate at the time of publication but may be subject to change. Find the most up-to-date information on admissions, events, schools, and programs at [schools.nyc.gov/SHS](schools.nyc.gov/SHS), [schools.nyc.gov/High](schools.nyc.gov/High), and [C](C MySchools.nyc)[ MySchools.nyc](C MySchools.nyc). It is the policy of the New York City Department of Education to provide equal educational opportunities without regarding to actual or perceived race, color, religion, age, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, disability, weight, gender (sex) or sexual orientation, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on the basis of any of these grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. Inquiries regarding compliance with appropriate laws may be directed to: Director, Office of Educational Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York 11201. Telephone 718-935-3320 / Toll-free: 877-332-4845 WELCOME TO THE NYC GUIDE TO THE SPECIALIZED HIGH SCHOOLS ADMISSIONS TEST (SHSAT) FOR 2021 ADMISSIONS Take the SHSAT to apply for any/all of New York City’s eight testing Specialized High Schools: The Bronx High School of Science The Brooklyn Latin School Brooklyn Technical High School High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering at City College High School of Ame

FAQs

Which schools can students apply to using the SHSAT in this guide?

The guide states students can use the SHSAT to apply for New York City’s eight testing Specialized High Schools, while LaGuardia High School is not determined by the SHSAT.

How is LaGuardia High School admission determined?

LaGuardia High School admission is determined by audition(s) and a review of academic records, not by the SHSAT.

What does the guide help students do for SHSAT preparation?

It helps students understand what is on the test, learn how to prepare for each section, know what to expect and bring on test day, and use full-length sample tests and practice questions with explanations.

Sep 15, 2026

Uploaded by Asher