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SHSAT

Students in grades eight or nine who want to enroll in one of New York City’s specialized high schools must take the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). All students in grades eight and nine who are current New York City residents are eligible. The schools that require the SHSAT are: Bronx High School of Science Brooklyn Latin School Brooklyn Technical High School High School for Math, Science and Engineering at City College High School for American Studies at Lehman College Queens High School for Sciences at York College Staten Island Technical High School Stuyvesant High School The SHSAT assesses knowledge and skills. These skills consist of the ability to comprehend English prose, to demonstrate understanding of revising and editing skills central to writing in English, and to use problem-solving skills in mathematics. The test measures knowledge and skills students have gained over the course of their education. Keeping up with schoolwork throughout the year is the best possible preparation.

SAT

The SAT is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States. Since it was debuted by the College Board in 1926, its name and scoring

The SAT is a standardized test that measures a student's skills in three core areas: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing. Students in grades 11 and 12 take the SAT so that they can submit their scores to colleges as part of the college application process.

Many colleges require scores from the SAT or ACT tests as a part of the admissions process The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The SAT is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test created and administered by the College Highest SAT Score: 1600 SAT Cost: $46 ($60 if taking SAT with Essay) Average SAT Score: 1060 SAT Sections: Math; Evidence-Based Reading

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