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Shsat Handbook 2016

The SHSAT and associated trademarks are property of their respective owners, who are not affiliated with or endorse Caddell Prep LLC or Caddell Prep Inc The following test was taken from the 2016-2017 Specialized High Schools Student handbook. 2020 Specialized High School Handbook. Download 2020 Specialized High School Handbook. Save 2020 Specialized High School Handbook For Later. 2017-2018 SHSAT Handbook. Download 2017-2018 SHSAT Handbook. This 2016-2017 Specialized High Schools Student Handbook contains useful information, including: Specialized High School admission procedures Registration for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) and Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts (LaGuardia High School) auditions.

This page has links to past SHSAT Handbooks, NYC Specialized High School Admissions Test

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We are often asked what topics are on the SHSAT, as well as the difference in topics from the Grade 8 SHSAT to the Grade 9 SHSAT. We've provided some details about this in some YouTube videos. Our math list can be found here and our ELA list can be found here. Respective PDFs for those videos are as follows: Math, Formulas, and ELA. Please note that these contain high-level information; you will need to drill-down on each topic, subtopic, and formula in order to be proficient.

Also have a look at Greg's Tutoring NYC SHSAT Problem of the Day (POTD) series on YouTube! It's also useful for many other standardized tests and admissions exams! Check out https://www.GregsTutoringNYC.com/POTD

As well, have a look at our 'SHSAT ELA Starter Kit' videos https://www.GregsTutoringNYC.com/SHSATELA

Our SHSAT 9 YouTube Livestreams are now easily and conveniently available in a list! Check it out https://www.GregsTutoringNYC.com/SHSAT9

This year's handbook:

2020-2021 Handbook Note: Greg's Tutoring NYC is currently doing a Cover to Cover walkthrough review of the 2020-2021 SHSAT Handbook! That can be found at https://www.gregstutoringnyc.com/SHSATReview
Errata for 2020-2021 Handbook (created by Greg's Tutoring NYC)

Here's some past SHSAT handbooks, each contains two SHSAT practice tests (note that some problems overlap across handbooks):

2017-2018 Handbook Note: Greg's Tutoring NYC did a a Cover to Cover walkthrough review of the 2017 SHSAT Handbook! That can be found at https://www.gregstutoringnyc.com/SHSATReview

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These past SHSAT handbooks contain Scrambled Paragraphs and Logical Reasoning sections. These sections have been replaced by the Revising/Editing sections. You might want to try some of those questions for fun plus they are currently indirectly tested at a much less volume (for instance, questions testing sentence addition or deletion edits). Note again note that some problems overlap across handbooks

Part B will test you on supporting sentences, transitional sentences, organization, and more. Use this post as a curated list of helpful learning resources.

Shsat Handbook 2016

SHSAT Structure topics:

The second part of the Revising/Editing section is the newest and most vague section of the SHSAT. Every SHSAT workbook and publisher has their own take on what kind of topics will appear on the exam. This post is based on the DOE description. If you don’t have much time to study, you should review only the topics that are causing you trouble.

The DOE description:

language misuse
missing or unnecessary supporting details
missing or inappropriate transitional words, phrases, or sentences
a missing or an unclear introductory statement or concluding statement
confusing or illogical organization
other errors related to language and writing standards

Resources:

There are tons of resources on the internet, but these are some that I thought were especially useful and clarifying. There are multiple resources listed under most topics. You don’t have to check out all of them. Use them for additional examples, and as alternative explanations. Most of the resources are written for people trying to write better- not for test takers. Nevertheless, the resources will help you identify better writing and therefore help you answer questions about improving writing.

Language misuse

Supporting details

Transitional words, phrases, or sentences

Introductory statement or concluding statement

Confusing or illogical organization