How To Get Into Brooklyn Tech

Brooklyn Technical High School  is one of the best high schools in New York City and consistently ranks in the top hundred high schools for New York State. Brooklyn Tech is one of the specialized high schools in NYC, but students don't need to show a portfolio of work or do any interviews. In fact, the only way to be accepted is to ace the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) in the fall for entry the following year. Read on to find out how to get into Brooklyn Tech and whether it is the right school for you if you qualify.

 

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Printable SHSAT Practice Tests PDFs: 2 Official Tests

So where can you download a SHSAT practice test pdf online free? Look no further than the Specialized High School Handbook, published by the Department of Education (DOE). The tests in the handbook is the gold standard for SHSAT practice tests. Each test released by the DOE contains actual questions given to students at previous administrations by the DOE of the SHSAT.

 

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SHSAT Practice Test Online Free

Despite the odds, students all over the city take the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) every year, knowing that admission to one of the specialized high schools can be a real coup. To improve your chances of getting into one of the schools, preparation is key. One of the best ways to get ready for the SHSAT is to take practice exams, which fortunately are available for free online! 

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Best SHSAT Math Practice Questions - Free and Official

Do you need some critical strategies to help you use SHSAT practice tests to get the most improvement possible on your math scores?  If so, please download the SHSAT free online practice tests by clicking the button below, and we will also send you our SHSAT math practice test checklist on "4 Tips to Use the DOE’s SHSAT Math Practice Tests Effectively." 

 

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How to Study for the SHSAT

Are you wondering how to study for the SHSAT (Specialized High Schools Admissions Test), so you can have a better chance of attending one of NYC’s specialized high schools?

If so, the best way to get started on preparing for this challenging test is to download a copy of the Student Handbook for the Specialized High Schools published by the New York City Department of Education (DOE). 

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Queens High School For The Sciences At York College: How to Get In!

The Queens High School for the Sciences at York College (QHSS) is ranked number six in New York State for 2016, and it is routinely in the top ten (or even five) state high schools. This specialized high school in Queens is one of NYC’s nine specialized schools, so the only way to get an acceptance is by acing the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT). We’ve gathered some important info about QHSS admissions so students can decide whether they want to study for the SHSAT and aim for an acceptance letter. 

 

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SHSAT Test Dates 2016 and SHSAT Registration

The Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) is taken by 8th or 9th graders who are interested in applying to any of eight of New York City's Specialized High Schools:. This article provides you with information about the application and registration process for the SHSAT and the Specialized High Schools as well as test dates and locations for students who want to take the SHSAT. 

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Townsend Harris High School Admissions: How To Get Into Townsend Harris High!

 Townsend Harris High School at Queens College is a top-ranked magnet school in Queens, New York, with a strong humanities program. Townsend Harris is ranked consistently in the top 100 High Schools by US News, and its students go on to achieve top SAT scores and have good college placement every year. 

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How To Get Into Stuyvesant: All About Stuyvesant High School Admissions!

 Stuyvesant High School (commonly known as “Stuy”), is one of the best high schools in New York City and consistently ranks in the top hundred high schools for New York State. Stuy is one of the specialized high schools in NYC, but students don't need to show a portfolio of work or do any interviews. In fact, the only way to be accepted is to ace the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) in the fall for entry the following year.

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Staten Island Technical High School: How To Get Into SITHS!

Staten Island Technical High School (SITHS) is a top-ranked school in NYC (#4) and in the country (#28) in 2016 according to US News. . This high school is the only Staten Island specialized high school, and the only way to be accepted is to achieve a high score on the Staten Island Tech test, better known as the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT). Read on for more info about SITHS and  the SHSAT.

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SHSAT Test Prep | How to Prepare for the Specialized High School Test

If students want to attend of the specialized high schools in New York City, they must achieve top scores on the SHSAT. This exam covers plenty of different topics, and competition for high school seats can be fierce, so test-takers should take care to prepare carefully before the exam. 

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​Specialized High School Test | What's On the SHSAT, Scoring, and Format

The Specialized High School Test covers two main topics: mathematics and verbal skills/reading comprehension. There are fifty multiple choice math questions. The verbal section has plenty of sub-sections: there are ten logic questions, five scrambled paragraphs, and approximately thirty reading comprehension questions paired with several reading passages. There is NO essay section on the SHSAT.

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SHSAT Test Prep NYC | SHSAT Tutoring

Have you asked yourself whether your child would benefit from a private SHSAT tutor, or if a class might better suit his or her needs? Have you questioned how much time your family should commit to the SHSAT test prep process? Are you concerned about how your child will fit tutoring into a tight schedule that is filled with numerous school and family commitments as well as after-school activities?

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