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You’ve done your work.  You’ve excelled as a student.  You’ve put yourself in position for that next right of passage:  getting into the high school of your choice.  Now, there’s only one hurdle to climb—one exam that can open new doors for you, and help you specialize before college. This blog is dedicated to help […]

Today, we’re diving into the world of metric units with the help of our royal friend, King Henry. If you’ve ever struggled to remember the order of metric prefixes, this fun mnemonic is here to save the day: “King Henry Died Monday Drinking Chocolate Milk.” Let’s break it down, shall we? The Royal Tale of […]

The Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) can be intimidating because it has great power in determining your admissions to one of the prestigious high schools New York City has to offer. If you’re looking to improve your SHSAT score, here are some tips that will make a difference in your results: Identify your area(s) […]

You’re on your way to figuring out how to keep from making common mistakes on the SHSAT.  Part of stepping out of common mistakes is to be ready to avoid words that are frequently confused with other words.  Sometimes they sound the same, and sometimes they look the same.  Knowing which words to look out […]

Introduction In recent years, New York City lawmakers have attempted to transform the admission process for specialized high schools, selective public high schools, by moving away from the SHSAT (Specialized High School Admissions Test). COVID-19 precautions have further complicated the testing process. In October 2020, Mayor Bill de Blasio and the chancellor initially failed to […]

The interview process can be a nerve-wracking experience, but one question that often stumps many candidates is a variation of the question “Can you describe yourself?” This question may seem simple, but it’s a golden opportunity to make a lasting impression on your potential employer. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the art of […]

The word “trite” is an adjective used to describe something that is overused and consequently, has lost its originality, impact, or freshness. It often refers to phrases, ideas, or themes that have been used so frequently in conversation, writing, or culture that they have become dull, predictable, or clichéd. For example, in the sentence “The […]

The “maximum” score on the SHSAT exam is 800, however, no student has ever received an 800 on the exam. Remember that the SHSAT exam takes your raw score in each section and then gets converted into a “scaled” score. This scaled score changes every year and a perfect raw score on one section does […]

You’ll remember from your elementary school days that articles help a writer tell the reader whether they are talking about something general (“tell me about a superhero”) or something specific (“tell me about the superhero with the most anger issues”).  Good writing will make use of both kinds of articles, and good revisions will make […]

We’re gearing up to remember the common mistakes people use in conversation and in writing.  If you run in to these mistakes (started in “Part 1”), you’ll automatically know you’ve got an answer choice that is false, and you can run away from it.  We’re going to continue the list of Big, Ugly, Hairy, Wrong […]