Your Path to NYC's Top High Schools 
ACE the SHSAT with personalized practice, smart lessons, and 
— all in one platform.
Built specifically for the SHSAT
Not generic test prep. Every feature is designed around how the SHSAT works, what it tests, and what NYC students need to score higher.
Pinpoint Your Weak Spots
Our free diagnostic maps your score across all 33 SHSAT topics so you know exactly where to focus — not just that you're struggling.
A Study Plan Only You Get
SHSATlab's AI builds a week-by-week SHSAT prep schedule based on your diagnostic results, target school, and hours available each week.
Practice That Matches the Real Test
1,000+ questions built to match the SHSAT's format, difficulty, and topic distribution — including new Technology-Enhanced Item (TEI) question types.
Track Every Point of Progress
See score improvement topic by topic over time. Know exactly how far you've come and what's left to reach your target school's cutoff.
Know the Schools You're Aiming For
Compare cutoff scores, programs, and commute time for all 8 NYC specialized high schools in one place — so you prep with a real target in mind.
Real Explanations, Not Just Answers
Every wrong answer comes with an AI explanation that teaches the concept — so the same mistake doesn't happen twice on test day.
How It Works
Three steps from sign-up to a personalized SHSAT prep plan.
Create Your Account
Parents sign up and create a student profile in under 2 minutes. Free to start — no credit card required.
Take the Free Diagnostic
A full-length SHSAT diagnostic test identifies exactly where your child needs to improve across all 33 topics — ELA and Math.
Start Free Diagnostic →Get Your Plan & Practice
SHSATlab generates a personalized week-by-week study plan and targeted practice questions to build the skills that raise your score.
See a Sample Plan →Free SHSAT Diagnostic Test
Start With a Free SHSAT Diagnostic Test
A full-length practice experience covering all 33 SHSAT topics. Find your weak spots, get a scaled score estimate, and receive a personalized study plan — free.
- Full-length SHSAT format (ELA + Math)
- Scaled score estimate with topic breakdown
- AI-generated personalized study plan
- See exactly which of the 33 topics to focus on
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything NYC parents and students need to know about the SHSAT and SHSATlab.
From the Blog
Practical guides for NYC parents navigating SHSAT prep.
The New SHSAT Question Types No One Is Practicing (A Guide for NYC Parents)
The digital SHSAT added new question types that don't exist in any prep book. Here's what they are and how NYC families can practice them before test day.
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NYC Just Approved AI for Students. Here's What I Was Already Doing at Home.
NYC Public Schools just gave students the green light to use AI for learning. I've been doing it at my kitchen table for months — and it turned my son's worst subject into his best.
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Why Your Child's SHSAT Prep Book Is Already Outdated (And What to Use Instead)
Most SHSAT prep books on the market — including Kaplan, Barron's, and ArgoPrep — were written for a paper-based test that no longer exists. Here's what changed and what NYC parents should know.
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Ready to ace the SHSAT?
Take the free SHSAT diagnostic test and get a personalized study plan in under 30 minutes. Built for NYC 7th and 8th graders.