How to Pass the SHSAT
There is no magic number to pass the SHSAT. In a sense, passing is really doing well enough to get accepted to the specialized high school that you are applying to. That being said, the score that is required to get into your dream school changes year by year. That’s because students compete for admission, […]
How to Pass the TACHS
Let’s take a look at what it takes to do well on the TACHS. Many Catholic high schools in New York City look at a student’s TACHS score to determine admission, placement, and scholarships. First, it’s important to know that there is no passing score for the TACHS. Students will be given a percentile based […]
SHSAT Cut-Off Scores
Many parents and students ask about cut-off scores. The important thing to realize is that the specialized high schools don’t decide their cut-off scores and that there isn’t a set score to beat. Instead, students compete against each other for a spot in the school. Each year, tens of thousands of students take the SHSAT […]
Scoring on the SHSAT
In this video we will take a look at how the scaled score is determined on the SHSAT and how to account for that when preparing for the SHSAT. Want to convert your score? Try our SHSAT Score Calculator. Video Transcript The way scoring works on the SHSAT is that they score the ELA section […]
Preparing for the SHSAT and TACHS at the Same Time
Many students are faced with having to take the TACHS and SHSAT in 8th grade. It can seem daunting to students, but it isn’t as bad as it may seem. Some of the material is covered on both tests (reading comprehension and math). Both tests also test grammar, but the TACHS test includes spelling and […]
Tip for Answering Questions on the SHSAT
The SHSAT is a 3-hour long test, consisting of an ELA section and a mathematics section. The students are free to answer the questions in any order they like, so we recommend that the students start with the section that they are strongest in. Video Transcript If you’re taking the SHSAT, you’re going to have […]
Passing Math Regents Exams
Many students are worried about the upcoming math Regents exams. While there is no magic trick that a student can do to be fully prepared for it, she can use her time wisely. In this video, we will take a look at what part of the test to focus on in order to pass the […]
12 Test Prep Tips
1. Believe in yourself. You can do it if you try. You may have to work harder than others, but with the right amount of work you can achieve your goals. 2. Take a practice test. It’s important to take a practice test right away. This will let you know where you stand right now […]
How to Pass the Geometry Regents Exam (New York State Common-Core)
Students who are concerned with passing the Geometry Regents should be aware that it is more difficult than passing the Algebra Regents, at least in terms of the number of questions you need to answer correctly. For almost every Geometry Regents Exam (Common-Core) administered up to today, students could pass by answering 17 multiple choice […]
Top 5 Tips for Preparing for the SAT
The SAT is probably one of the most well-known and dreaded standardized tests. For many students just the term “standardized test” can cause anxiety. However, the fact that the SAT is a standardized part is actually a good thing. Since it is standardized, we know what to expect and can prepare for it accordingly. To […]
