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SHSAT Score Calculator and 2020 Cutoff Scores
- October 06, 2020
- NYC Mentors.org Staff
There is a unique group of advanced public schools in NYC called specialized public schools that each have a different focus. There are nine specialized high schools but only eight of them require eighth-graders to take the Specialized High School Admissions Test or SHSAT for short. Practicing for the SHSAT? Use our calculator to estimate your scaled score and look at last year’s cutoff scores.
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Online Learning: Advice from Mentee Accepted to Specialized High School
- March 29, 2020
- Michael N. Manta
It’s easy to get bogged down during this pandemic by the negative news that is surrounding us. Schools have closed in NYC, and cases are continuing to rise. After stocking up on essentials and quarantining themselves, the biggest question for many families right now is “how can I make sure my child does not fall behind in school?”
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The Benefits of Peer Mentorship for NYC Teens Applying To High School
- December 20, 2019
- Michael N. Manta
In the age of Google and what seems to be an unlimited amount of knowledge at our fingertips, it is tempting to believe that people can learn anything they want on their own. However, we know this is not the case because inevitably, we get stuck, and we begin to doubt the omniscience of the Internet.
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NYC DOE Email, Phone Number, and Website
- November 17, 2019
New York City Department of Education Contact Information for High School, Middle School, and Elementary School. NYC DOE Email, Phone Number, and Website...
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Information about Financial Aid Opportunities at Private Schools
- October 03, 2019
- NYC Mentors.org Staff
We know the financial aid process can seem overwhelming and intimidating. If you cannot find the information, you need in the questions below, please reach out to the schools’ Admission-Financial Aid Office.
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NYC Mentors Attended the 19th Annual Chess-in-the-Park Rapid Open
- September 26, 2019
Chess in the Schools hosted the 19th Annual Chess-in-the-Park Rapid Open at Bethesda Fountain, Central Park at 72nd St. on Saturday, September 14, 2019.