
ACE the SHSAT with personalized practice, smart lessons, and
— all in one platform.

Not generic test prep. Every feature is designed around how the SHSAT works, what it tests, and what NYC students need to score higher.
Our free diagnostic maps your score across all 33 SHSAT topics so you know exactly where to focus — not just that you're struggling.
SHSATlab's AI builds a week-by-week SHSAT prep schedule based on your diagnostic results, target school, and hours available each week.
1,000+ questions built to match the SHSAT's format, difficulty, and topic distribution — including new Technology-Enhanced Item (TEI) question types.
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.
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.
Every wrong answer comes with an AI explanation that teaches the concept — so the same mistake doesn't happen twice on test day.
Three steps from sign-up to a personalized SHSAT prep plan.
Parents sign up and create a student profile in under 2 minutes. Free to start — no credit card required.
A full-length SHSAT diagnostic test identifies exactly where your child needs to improve across all 33 topics — ELA and Math.
Start Free Diagnostic →SHSATlab generates a personalized week-by-week study plan and targeted practice questions to build the skills that raise your score.
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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.
Everything NYC parents and students need to know about the SHSAT and SHSATlab.
Practical guides for NYC parents navigating SHSAT prep.
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 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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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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Take the free SHSAT diagnostic test and get a personalized study plan in under 30 minutes. Built for NYC 7th and 8th graders.