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High School Admission Test Preparation

SPECIALIZED HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSION TEST PREP.
​The NEW 2017 Test.

The Specialized High School Admission Test (SHSAT) is the sole admission criteria for all the Specialized High Schools in NYC.  This is an extremely challenging exam that tests higher level thinking skills.  Many students find it unlike any test they have ever taken before.  High schools do not set admission scores until all test results are in; therefore students are competing for seats.  Our curriculum is aligned to the NEW 2017 SHSAT.

Students seeking a 9th grade seat in a NYC Specialized High School take the exam in late October.  At Academic Advantage we offer tutoring services as early as the summer before the 7th grade and up to the fall of the 8th grade.  We run several sessions through-out the year and never repeat the same materials - so students that stick with us do not repeat the same exercises.  The question often arises as to "When should I begin to prepare for the SHSAT?"  To be successful you must be well prepared - which means thoroughly familiar with the test format and the types of questions asked.  The earlier a students starts, the more time he/she has to digest the new mathematics plus practice the strategies and techniques for scrambled paragraphs, logical reasoning and advanced reading comprehension.  It is very difficult to cram for the SHSAT.  Our statistics prove that students who prepare early have the highest percentages for acceptance to a Specialized High School in NYC. 

All SHSAT instructors are Certified Teachers well versed in the content material and test taking strategies necessary to succeed on the SHSAT.  Practice tests and progress reports are a regular part of our program.  Academic Advantage has had incredible success in preparing students for the SHSAT!

TACHS: Test for Admission to Catholic High School
​The NEW TACHS Test.

At Academic Advantage we offer classes for the TACHS starting in the Spring of 7th grade, throughout the Summer and during the fall of the 8th grade.  Teachers use different practice materials in each session so students will not repeat lessons.  Our TACHS program includes:
  • Certified Teachers
  • Content Review plus Test Taking Strategies.
  • Grammar/language & usage review plus online programs for additional practice.
  • Techniques to maximize reading comprehension scores.
  • Extensive Math review including concepts, problem solving techniques, data interpretation and estimation.
  • Ability & Abstract Reasoning.
  • Timed tests/quizzes & weekly homework assignments.
  • Progress reports emailed directly to parents.
In addition to our full length TACHS program, we also offer the TACHS REVIEW.  This class meets 4 times in the fall (usually right before the TACHS test).  It is a perfect refresher course for students who took a summer TACHS class or an excellent short program for students looking for a quick review of format and strategies for the TACHS test.   Students taking a fall 7 week TACHS class can add the TACHS Review as well.  We send update forms to parents to track the progress of our students after all TACHS scores and High School acceptances are in.  Our update forms are available at our center for parents to review.  We are very proud of our 99% success rate preparing students for the TACHS.

SUMMER 2017  SHSAT & TACHS

SHSAT

July 7 to August 17, 2017

Tuesdays & Thursdays
8:30 - 12:00 PM
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Practice Test 1: July 7
​Practice Test 2: Aug 4

Students are encouraged to join our spring session. Each session uses different materials.  Tuition for Spring session will be pro-rated for classes missed.

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TACHS

July 8 to August 16, 2017

Mondays & Wednesdays 
8:30 - 12:00 PM

Practice Test 1: July 8
Practice Test 2 Aug 5


Students are encouraged to join or spring session. Each session uses different materials. Tuition for spring session will be pro-rated for classes missed.

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 FALL 2017 
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 SHSAT 2017
Tuesdays 4:00 - 6:00 pm
or
Thursdays 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Classes start the week of 9/5
 TACHS 2017
Mondays 5:00 - 7:00 pm
or
Saturdays 8:30 - 10:30 am
Classes start the week of 9/9

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 TACHS Review
Wednesdays 4:30 - 6:00 pm

​Excellent refresher course for a quick review of format or strategies.
Starting October 4th

SPRING 2018
Our Students have received thousands of dollars in scholarship money and placement in Scholars and Honors programs.  See testimonials from former students.  

 SHSAT 2018
ALIGNED TO THE NEW SHSAT FORMAT

**INFORMATION COMING SOON**

TACHS 2018
ALIGNED TO THE NEW TACHS FORMAT

**INFORMATION COMING SOON**
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Take advantage of our Multi-Class discounts for students who register for both programs.  Call 718-351-3168 to register over the phone or  download the flyer below.  MasterCard, Visa, Discover and AMEX accepted.
2017_summer_brochure.pdf
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Hours

After 3 pm Weekdays

Telephone

718-351-3168

Email

AcademicAdvantageSI@yahoo.com
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