SHSAT TEST PREP
The Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) is the sole criterion for admission to eight of New York City’s specialized high schools, including Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, and Brooklyn Tech. The SHSAT is designed to assess the academic aptitude of eighth grade students in two key areas: English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. The exam includes multiple-choice questions that evaluate a student’s reading comprehension, grammar, and math problem-solving skills.
With its highly competitive nature, understanding the SHSAT’s format and content is essential for students aiming to earn a spot in one of the city’s top public high schools.
Register for an SHSAT Mock Test
Curious about your student’s starting point? Register now for a proctored mock exam! Taking a practice test under test-like conditions establishes a baseline and helps pinpoint areas for improvement. The results provide valuable insights that guide our tutors in delivering targeted instruction and help parents make informed decisions about their child’s preparation.
If our proctored dates do not work with your student’s schedule, you may purchase a practice test to administer at home and send back to us for scoring.
SHSAT TEST PREP COURSES
Winter 2025
SHSAT WINTER SKILL-BUILDER
Dates: Class begins mid-January (12 weeks)
Age: 7th graders
Pricing: $690 + materials fee
(payment plan available)
Time: Mon., Tue., Wed. or Thu.,
5:30 – 6:30pm , Sat. 10-11am
Spring 2025
SHSAT SPRING PREP
Dates: Class begins May 2025 (7 weeks)
Age: 7th graders
Pricing: $805 + materials fee
(payment plan available)
Time: Tue., Wed. or Thu., 5:30 – 7:30pm
Spring /Fall 2025
SHSAT SPRING/FALL COMPREHENSIVE
Dates: Class begins May 2025 (13 weeks) Schedule: 7 weeks Spring/6 weeks Fall
(Break for Summer)
Age: 7th graders
Pricing: $1,495 + materials fee
(payment plan available)
Time: Mon., Tue., Wed. or Thu.,
5:30 – 7:30pm, Sat. 10-12pm
Summer 2025
SHSAT SUMMER INTENSIVE WORKSHOP
Dates: M–F on select weeks in July and August
Age: Rising 8th graders
Pricing: $862.50 + materials fee
(payment plan available)
ONLINE SHSAT SUMMER INTENSIVE
Dates: Jul 9–Aug 20 (7 Weeks)
Age: Rising 8th graders
Pricing: $805 + materials fee
(payment plan available)
Fall 2025
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
Dates: Class begins September 2025
(6 weeks)
Age: 8th graders (in Fall 2025)
Pricing: $690 + materials fee
(payment plan available)
Time: Tues., Wed. or Thu., 5:30–7:30pm
SHSAT RESULTS
Our students who took the SHSAT and other HS admissions tests in November 2022 have been admitted to the top high schools in the city, and we could not be more proud of them and their hard work over the course of last year. We feel honored to have helped them along the way.
Of the reported 2022 scores, 83% of the students we worked with were admitted to Specialized High Schools, and 24% of those students were admitted to Stuyvesant.
TUTORING OPTIONS
Individual Sessions
Each weekly individual tutoring session runs for one hour and meets at the workshop. Let us know your child’s grade level, needs and interests, and we will pair him/her with the teacher who will provide the best support.
Small Group Sessions
Often, students need support in similar areas and can benefit from small group work and collaboration to advance their skills. Students in a group tutoring session must be in the same grade and at similar levels in their studies in order for the work together to be productive. Parents may propose a group of 2–4 students, and/or we can help coordinate with other students before matching the best tutor to facilitate the weekly hour-long session.
Online Sessions
Location is no longer a barrier. No matter where you live, we can find the perfect tutor for your child. Once you’ve found that tutor, you can stick with them, wherever you are and wherever they are.
PRICING
General Academic Support (K–12)
Individual: $135
Small Group: $80/student
Middle and High School Admissions Test Prep (5th–8th grades)
Individual: $150
Small Group: $90/student
College Admissions Prep
Individual: $175
Small Group: $110/student
Payments and Scheduling
When you schedule a tutoring session, we will invite you to create an account with our scheduling partner, Teachworks. Through Teachworks, you will be able to see your child’s schedule, review lesson notes, and provide payment information.
Once you’ve created a profile and added your payment information, Smith Street Workshop will automatically debit your card on file for the tutoring sessions attended that week. Providing your credit card information into our system authorizes Smith Street Workshop to charge your credit card for the sessions attended.
If your child cannot attend a scheduled session, please provide 24 hour notice to avoid a full session charge.
Note: All prices are hourly and per student.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE A 24 HOUR CANCELLATION POLICY.