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SHSAT test dates for fall 2026

The fall 2026 Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) runs on four days: Wednesday, November 18 during the school day, and weekend dates on November 14, 15 and 21. Your SHSAT test date depends on your grade and the kind of school you go to, and your test ticket confirms it.

  • November 14 or 15Weekend test for other 8th graders
  • November 18School-day test at your middle school
  • November 21Saturday test for all 9th graders
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Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

Which SHSAT test date is yours?

StudentsWhereDate
8th graders at a public middle school that ends in 8th gradeYour own schoolWednesday, November 18
8th graders at a 6‑12, K-12, charter, private, parochial or independent school, or homeschooledA central siteSaturday, November 14 or Sunday, November 15
All 9th gradersA central siteSaturday, November 21

9th graders who can’t test on a Saturday are given another date.

Weekend test sites

SiteAddressFor students at schools in
Stuyvesant High School345 Chambers St, New York, NY 10280Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4
Mirabal Campus21 Jumel Place, New York, NY 10032Districts 5 and 6
The Bronx High School of Science75 W 205th St, Bronx, NY 10468Districts 7 to 12
Brooklyn Technical High School29 Fort Greene Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11217Districts 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 23 and 32
James Madison High School3787 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229Districts 17, 18, 20, 21 and 22
Long Island City High School14‑30 Broadway, Queens, NY 11106Districts 24 and 30
Hillcrest High School160‑05 Highland Ave, Queens, NY 11432Districts 25 to 29
Staten Island Technical High School485 Clawson St, Staten Island, NY 10306District 31 (Staten Island)

What time does the SHSAT start?

On the school-day date, arrive at school at your usual time unless your school gives you another. On a weekend, the time on your test ticket is when to arrive, not when the test starts. The test begins as soon as possible after that, and in some cases an hour or more later.

Fall 2027 admissions timeline

DateWhat happens
October 6, 2026SHSAT registration and high school applications open
October 30, 2026SHSAT registration closes
November 14, 15 and 21, 2026Weekend SHSAT dates
November 18, 2026School-day SHSAT
December 4, 2026High school and LaGuardia applications close
March 3, 2027High school offers released, after 3 p.m.

New York City Public Schools says these dates may change, and it tells families directly if they do.

Sources: NYC Public Schools and 2 more. Checked October 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.

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