SHSAT PrepDigital formats
Every digital question format
Drag-and-drop ordering, graph plotting, grid-ins, hot text, equation entry - the same interactive formats the computer-based SHSAT uses, not just multiple choice.
Digital SHSAT practice tests for your child's goal school
Full-length practice SHSATs in the new computer format, built to help NYC students earn a specialized high school seat. After every exam you see your child's estimated score, how far they are from their goal school, and what to practice next.
Example studentEstimated score
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Exam 1478
Exam 8563
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What changed for Fall 2026
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The official Fall 2026 SHSAT is computer-adaptive. SHSAT Prep's current full-length exams are fixed-form digital practice for content, timing, tools, and review. NYCPS sets the official dates and policies. Each article includes links to official NYCPS sources so you can check the current information.
What one exam looks like
Pick a section order and start the clock.
50 ELA and 50 Math questions on a shared 180-minute timer. The student chooses which section to open first, just like the real exam.
Work through every digital item type.
Revising and editing, reading comprehension, ratios, equations, geometry, statistics, probability. Multiple choice, fill-in, and interactive items mixed the way the SHSAT mixes them.
Submit and get the report immediately.
Raw score, estimated scaled score, time per question, and a question-by-question review with explanations. The student can see which questions cost points and why.
What families get
Practice what a prep book can't: the interactive question types, the on-screen tools, and the official rule that most questions close once you move on, all on a full 180-minute digital exam.
Exam tools
Real test-taking experience
Practice with the same tools as the real digital SHSAT: a live countdown clock, passage highlighting, answer cross-out, flagging for review, notes, and pencil drawing.
Instant
Scored the moment you finish
Percentage, estimated scaled score, and a question-by-question review that shows exactly where score gaps remain.
Analytics
Track admissions readiness
Topic breakdowns, pacing, and score history help families see whether the next exam is moving toward the target school range.
Choose a plan
Annual
$149/yr
Best for admissions season
- Every paid exam in the library
- Missed-question review and progress tracking
- Best fit for a full prep cycle
Monthly
$19/mo
Complete access
- Same access as annual
- Use it when your prep schedule is shorter
- Update or cancel anytime
Single exam
$24.99/exam
Per paid exam
- Buy only the exam you want
- Full-length, timed digital format
- Instant score report with answer review
Prefer to try first? Take a free SHSAT sample, no account needed. Subscribe for the full exam library, or buy exams one at a time.
Questions families ask
What is SHSAT Prep?
SHSAT Prep (shsatprep.com) is an independent online platform with full-length digital SHSAT practice exams. Each exam has 50 ELA and 50 Math questions, a 180-minute timer, and the interactive question types used on the computer-based SHSAT. It costs $19 per month or $149 per year per student, or $24.99 for a single exam. A free 16-question SHSAT sample needs no account.
Is there a free SHSAT practice test?
Yes. NYC Public Schools offers a free tutorial and four free official online practice tests for the fall 2026 exam. SHSAT Prep also has a free 16-question sample in the digital format, with no account needed.
How is SHSAT Prep different from the official practice tests?
Start with the official NYCPS tests, since they run on the real testing platform. Most students need more full-length practice than four tests allow. SHSAT Prep adds more full-length digital exams in the same format, with an instant score report and a question-by-question review after each one.
Why practice on a computer instead of with a prep book?
A book can teach the content, but it cannot practice the parts of the digital SHSAT that happen on screen: the interactive question types, the tools like the highlighter and answer eliminator, and the rule that a Math question or a finished ELA passage set closes once the student moves on. SHSAT Prep's real test rules mode enforces that rule, so students build the habit before test day.
Does SHSAT Prep match the computer-adaptive fall 2026 SHSAT?
It matches the structure: 50 ELA and 50 Math questions, one 180-minute clock, the digital tools, and the interactive question types. SHSAT Prep exams are fixed-form, so they do not copy the official adaptive engine. Start with the official NYCPS tutorial and practice tests for the closest look at that engine, then use SHSAT Prep for additional practice.
How much does SHSAT Prep cost?
$19 per month or $149 per year per student for every exam in the library, or $24.99 for a single exam. A monthly subscription can be canceled at any time.
Who makes SHSAT Prep?
Eric Wiener built SHSAT Prep. He earned an SHSAT score high enough for Stuyvesant, graduated as salutatorian of the High School for Math, Science and Engineering at City College, and earned perfect scores on the ACT and the SAT Subject Tests in Physics and Math Level 2. He studied computer science with a focus on machine learning at the University of Michigan, worked as a perception engineer at Zoox and DoorDash Labs, and was cofounder and CTO of a Y Combinator startup.
Is SHSAT Prep affiliated with NYC Public Schools?
No. SHSAT Prep is an independent practice product. NYCPS sets the official dates and rules. Each article includes links to official NYCPS sources so you can check the current information.