Admission into New York City's specialized public high schools is an incredibly competitive process—about only 3 percent of the total applicants are accepted! Taken by eighth- and ninth-graders, the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) is a critical part of the application process to these prestigious institutions. Offered once a year, the SHSAT consists of a verbal section, divided into verbal reasoning and reading comprehension, and a mathematics section. SHSAT: Power Practice provides the concentrated practice students need to earn a top score. You’ll find access to 7 practice exams, all based on the official test, with detailed answer explanations. In addition, this new title provides students with:• Important information about the exam—who takes it, what's on it, when it's given, how to register, and how it's scored• A FREE instantly scored online practice test with a customized score report and comprehensive answer explanations• The LearningExpress Test Preparation System, which includes stress-reducing and time-budgeting tips .
