Free SHSAT Parent Roadmap PDF
If you’re a New York parent trying to figure out whether the SHSAT is right for your child, and where to even begin, this guide is for you. In 15 years of helping New York families navigate this process, I’ve seen the same questions, and the same mistakes, over and over. This guide gives you the honest, clear answers so you can make confident decisions for your child. A Step-by-step guide to navigating SHSAT prep.
Prepare for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test
with a structured pathway that builds skills, strategies, and test-day confidence.
SHSAT CLASS OPTIONS
SHSAT Foundations
(30-Hour SHSAT Preparation Course - Seventh Grade)
- Strengthen reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and essential math skills through targeted instruction and guided practice.
- Develop problem-solving strategies, mathematical reasoning, and accuracy using SHSAT-style questions.
- Build confidence and prepare for more advanced SHSAT instruction.
SHSAT Intensive Skill Building Workshop
(Advanced Strategy & Skill Development- End of 7th grade)
- Strengthen advanced SHSAT strategies and problem-solving through challenging practice questions.
- Improve accuracy and pacing with focused instruction and timed practice.
- Identify strengths and areas for growth through practice, feedback, and strategy refinement.
SHSAT Score Builder
(Test Simulation & Performance - Fall of 8th Grade)
- Complete four full-length SHSAT practice tests under realistic testing conditions, with additional practice assigned between sessions.
- Alternate between practice tests and detailed review sessions to analyze mistakes and refine strategies.
- Refine timing, accuracy, and test stamina to maximize performance on test day.
The Tutoring by Christine SHSAT Preparation Pathway
At Tutoring by Christine, our SHSAT preparation programs are designed as a step-by-step pathway that builds the academic skills, strategies, and test experience students need to perform their best on the exam. Students may enter the pathway at different points depending on their grade level and preparation.
All SHSAT classes are intentionally capped at 15 students to ensure active participation, guided instruction, and meaningful individualized feedback.
Class
Time
Class Dates
Lesson
Enroll
SHSAT Foundations: 2026-2027
5:30-7:00 PM
December 8, 2026 – March 4, 2027
Tuesdays: MATH
Thursdays: VERBAL SKILLS
New Class Schedule Coming Soon!
Strengthen essential Math and ELA skills through focused instruction, guided practice, and digital SHSAT assessments.
Please check back for upcoming class dates and registration information.
Class
Time
Date
Lesson
Enroll
Spring Intensive
5:30-7:30 PM
April 8 – June 10, 2027
Tuesdays: Math
Thursdays: Verbal Skills
Summer Intensive
5:30-7:30 PM
July 13 – September 2, 2027
Tuesdays: Math
Thursdays: Verbal Skills
New Class Schedule Coming Soon!
Designed for students entering 8th grade who have already begun SHSAT preparation and want to sharpen their test-taking strategies, improve performance, and build confidence.
Please check back for upcoming class dates and registration information.