SHSAT Cutoff Scores 2026: All 8 Specialized High Schools

Sam M. March 5, 2026

Latest SHSAT cutoff scores by year for Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, Brooklyn Tech, and all 8 specialized high schools. Updated for 2026. See the chart →

Free SHSAT Practice Tests (Updated for 2025)

Sam M. March 18, 2025

These free SHSAT Practice Tests are the single best tool for studying for the Specialized High School Admissions Test!

Stuyvesant High School building in Manhattan

Digital SHSAT 2025-2026: Practice Tests & New Format Guide

Sam M. March 17, 2025

Free digital SHSAT practice tests and a complete guide to the 2025-2026 changes: tech-enhanced items, computer-adaptive (CAT) format, and how to prepare.

Hunter College High School building on the Upper East Side

Hunter College High School (HCHS): Admissions, Exam & Acceptance Rate

Sam M. February 22, 2024

Hunter College High School (HCHS) guide: acceptance rate, entrance exam, eligibility, average SAT scores, and how to prepare for the 6th-grade test.

Student working on a laptop preparing for the digital SAT

The Digital SAT: Everything You Need to Know

Sam M. September 21, 2023

Everything you need to know about the digital SAT — new format, adaptive testing, scoring changes, practice resources, and preparation tips.

How to Study for the SHSAT: Timeline & Plan for NYC Students

Sam M. August 1, 2023

Complete SHSAT study plan: when to start, how many hours per week, month-by-month milestones, and how to adapt the plan to your child's level.

Scantron answer sheet for a standardized test

Missed the SHSAT Cutoff? Discovery Program & 9th Grade Retake

Sam M. March 26, 2023

Missed the 8th-grade SHSAT cutoff? How to retake the SHSAT as a 9th grader, qualify for the Discovery Program, and other paths to a specialized high school.