Every year, hundreds of NYC students trust ibidPREP to prepare them for the SHSAT and secure spots at top Specialized High Schools. Our one-on-one instruction and group classes are honed to the test and optimized for the middle school mind. We focus on test-taking poise, time management, and targeted instruction in reading, grammar, and math.
Time allowed: 3 hours
Test date(s): End of Oct/Beginning of Nov
The Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) determines admission to NYC's finest public high schools, among them Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, and Brooklyn Tech.
The exam format combines:
Success on the SHSAT requires mastering both the form and content of the exam. Our proven methods help students maximize their scores by walking them through every part of the test, exposing them to mock exams that mirror actual SHSAT test conditions, and teaching them how to manage time and their own minds under test taking conditions.
What's the best way for my student to prepare for the SHSAT?
ibid offers a multitude of approaches for SHSAT prep:
What works for your student will depend on how they work best, their goals and your budget.
We highly recommend your student takes advantage of our full, free diagnostic SHSAT to help us gauge their baseline and shape their goals.
Please also avail yourself of a free consult with Stuart Servetar, our founder. He'll help you choose the right path.
When should my child start preparing?
It's never too early to reach out and make a plan. Parents come to us as early as 6th grade, and we're happy to put them on a path.
For prep itself, by November/December of 7th Grade most students are ready to take our free, full diagnostic SHSAT.
Most importantly, however, it's never too late to start. Whenever you come to us, we'll make it work!
Can group classes be supplemented with one-on-one tutoring?
All class students are welcome and encouraged to seek out supplemental support as needed. Some might want the additional tutoring to help:
To that end, we offer 10% off all 1-1 tutoring packages to all students currently in a class.
My son scored nearly 50 points higher on his actual test than his highest practice test so he really knocked it out of the park when it counted. I think his level of confidence for the test came from your course and all of the practice in hard work that he and the instructors put in. Thank you!
K. Uno, High School for Math, Science, and Engineering parent
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We recommend 1-hour sessions for 4th-7th graders (except Hunter test), and 1.5-hour sessions for the Hunter, SHSAT, ACT, SAT, and beyond.
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We offer in-person group classes of 4-12 students. ibid group classes offer a structured learning environment with terrific tutors, peerless material and high student engagement all at an affordable price.
Starting at $2,200
with our founder, Stuart Servetar.
