2026 NYC SHSAT Registration & Test Dates Timeline: MySchools Deadlines & Ticket Release
NYC public, charter, parochial, and private school 8th and 9th graders residing in the five boroughs register for the Fall 2026 Digital SHSAT through their MySchools account or school counselor between October and mid-November.
- Registration is completed online at MySchools.nyc (or via a NYC DOE Family Welcome Center for private/parochial students new to the DOE system).
- DOE public middle school 8th graders typically take the digital SHSAT at their own middle school on the designated school-day sitting.
- 9th graders, charter/private school 8th graders, and students with approved weekend accommodations test at central DOE weekend sites in November and December.
Parents should verify two critical details on the SHSAT Test Ticket as soon as it posts in MySchools: first, that any eligible extended-time (1.5x or 2x) or English New Learner (ENL) accommodations are explicitly printed on the ticket; and second, that the ranked order of Specialized High Schools matches the family’s final preference list.
In the final two weeks before your assigned test date, shift from untimed topic packs to full-length 180-minute digital adaptive sittings taken at the exact morning hour (8:30 AM) your child will sit for the official exam.
| Milestone Window | Action Required by NYC Families | Where It Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Early October – Mid-November 2026 | Register for the SHSAT and submit ranked school preference order | MySchools.nyc or School Counselor |
| 3–5 Days Before Test Date | Download and verify SHSAT Test Ticket (check testing site, room, and IEP/504/ENL accommodations) | MySchools.nyc Account |
| Mid-November 2026 | 8th Grade School-Day Digital SHSAT Administration | DOE Public Middle Schools |
| Late November – Mid-December 2026 | Weekend & Make-Up Digital SHSAT Sittings (Grade 9 + Non-DOE Grade 8) | Regional DOE High School Test Sites |
| March 2027 | Specialized High School Admissions Offers & Score Reports Released | MySchools.nyc |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can private or parochial school 8th graders living in NYC take the SHSAT?
Yes. Any current 8th-grade or first-time 9th-grade student who is a verified New York City resident is eligible to register and sit for the SHSAT.
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