Starting with the fall 2025 administration, the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) will move to a digital model. This computer-based assessment will immediately embed supports for English Language Learners (ELLs) and students with disabilities and will include test questions that vary from the current multiple-choice and grid-in question types. In 2026, the exam will transition to a computer-adaptive test (CAT), which will tailor the questions that students receive based on their ongoing performance.
NY City Public Schools Specialized High School Admissions Information