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Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT)SHSAT · NYC DOE
100 items total: 50 in the ELA section and 50 in the Math section (all students answer the same number)180 minutes (3 hours) of testing time, divided between sections at the student's choice; 360 minutes for eligible ELLs and students with an extended-time accommodationWhat you'll find
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