NYC STEM CLUB has helped hundreds of students gain admission to Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, Brooklyn Tech, and other top specialized high schools. 50%+ of our students qualify for Stuyvesant – the most selective school in NYC.
With 90%+ specialized high school acceptance rate consistently for over a decade, our track record speaks for itself.
Our experienced instructors specialize in SHSAT preparation and understand NYC specialized high schools
Year-long foundational courses combined with intensive summer and fall bootcamps ensure mastery.
Located in Downtown Manhattan (Wall Street Location) - easily accessible by subway.
NYC STEM CLUB offers a comprehensive three-module SHSAT program to prepare students for the Digital SHSAT. Students can enroll in all three modules or choose specific ones based on their timeline and needs.
A diagnostic test may be required for placement into appropriate skill-level groups.
September – June | 2 classes per week (alternating Math/ELA) | 1.5 hours per session
Master 8th grade concepts required for SHSAT including:
✓ Linear equations, systems, and inequalities
✓ Quadratic expressions and basic factoring
✓ Geometry and coordinate plane
✓ Ratios, proportions, and percentages
✓ Word problems and logic
✓ Advanced reading comprehension beyond 7th grade level
✓ Poetry analysis and literary devices
✓ Non-fiction analysis across diverse subjects
✓ Grammar, revising, and editing mastery
SHSAT reading passages are significantly more challenging than typical grade-level material, requiring extensive practice with diverse subject matter.
3-9 week session | 4 classes per week | 3.5 hours per session
Students dive deep into SHSAT-specific test-taking strategies and practice with authentic question formats on our digital platform.
✓ Annotation techniques for reading efficiency
✓ Question type identification and approach
✓ Eliminating trap answer choices
✓ Understanding vocabulary in context
✓ Mastering reading comprehension for poetry, fiction, and nonfiction:
• Main idea and supporting details
• Making inferences
• Analyzing function of paragraphs, details, and structure
• Interpreting quantitative information
✓ Time management strategies for test day
✓ Grid-in question approaches
✓ Multi-step problem solving techniques
✓ Calculator-free computation methods
✓ Common SHSAT traps and how to avoid them
~15 sessions | 2 classes per week | 1.5 hours per session
✓ Full-length digital practice tests (6+ exams)
✓ Detailed score analysis and personalized feedback
✓ Individual weakness targeting and improvement plans
✓ Test day simulation and environment familiarization
✓ Final strategy refinement and confidence building
This year-long approach ensures students have both mastery of content AND expert test-taking strategies, maximizing their SHSAT score potential.
The Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) is the gateway to eight of NYC’s most prestigious public high schools offering advanced STEM curriculum, college-level coursework, and elite college placement rates – all tuition-free.
Only 10-15% of SHSAT test-takers gain admission, making proper preparation essential.
Questions? Check our SHSAT FAQ or Contact Us directly.
