03/02/2026
๐ Preparing Early = Stronger SHSAT Results
AdmissionSquadโs 2026 SHSAT Summer & Fall Boot Camp helps students build the academic skills, discipline, and confidence needed for NYC Specialized High School admissions.
Designed for 5thโ8th grade students, our structured program combines rigorous instruction, real SHSAT practice exams, and expert educator guidance.
โ 120+ hours of in-person preparation
โ Data-driven score tracking
โ Strategic Math & ELA mastery
โ Supportive, high-performance learning environment
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Summer Session: July 6 โ August 6
๐ฏ Limited enrollment available
Secure your childโs preparation pathway today:
https://admissionsquad.org/2026-shsat-summer-fall-boot-camp
11/12/2025
Believe that children CAN be successful in the top high school admissions process. Let us help them then get there! Click the link in our bio to join us.
11/12/2025
๐ฏ Todayโs the Day!
Thousands of NYC students are sitting for the 2025 SHSAT - the exam that determines admission into some of the cityโs most elite public high schools like Stuyvesant, Bronx Science (my alma mater ๐๐), and Brooklyn Tech!
Our AdmissionSquad scholars have worked tirelessly for this moment - showing incredible commitment, discipline, sacrifice, and focus. From our online cohorts to our school & CBO partnerships, and our amazing parents who pour so much love encouragement and vision into their childrenโs success โ we couldnโt do this without you! ๐๐พ
Each year, over 28,000 students take the SHSAT โ and with the right preparation, a seat at a Specialized High School is fully within reach. ๐ Unlike the screened school process that can feel like a lottery, this exam gives students the power to control their own outcomes.
Weโre especially proud of those who attended office hours all the way up to the day before the test โ thatโs true grit! ๐ฅYou stayed the course, you showed up, and you deserve to win. I canโt wait to celebrate your high school placements this March!๐
And thanks to a generous donation from a Stuyvesant Alumni, weโre awarding 9 full scholarships to Black and Brown scholars who dream of attending a Specialized High School! ๐ค๐ค
๐ฃ Tag a NYC parent or 7th grader whoโs ready to start their journey early and apply now at AdmissionSquad.org/Early-Start
Letโs go, Scholars!!! ๐ You got this!๐ช๐พ
11/09/2025
A major congratulations to this bright young man who won a full scholarship to attend where heโll receive a year of elite preparation for the SHSAT and other competitive screened programs. ๐ช๐ฝโจ
He showed up, gave his all, and won big. ๐๐ฝ Weโre beyond proud of his courage, drive, and determinationโฆthis is just the beginning of his success story!
It was such an honor to serve as the keynote speaker for Harlem STEM Upโs Annual National STEM Day Celebration, sharing insights on how our youth can rise through:
๐ Top high school and college access
๐ค AI fluency & mastering in-demand skills
๐ฃ๏ธ Communication, collaboration & service orientation โ the soft skills that open doors in the 21st-century economy.
To top it all off โ he even got a copy of my book, โWho Am I? An AโZ Career Guide for Teens.โ ๐
โก๏ธ Available now on Amazon for every teen ready to explore their future with confidence! I look forward to more opportunities where I can share the roadmap for getting our children on the pipeline for innovation and world impact. I also want to shoutout Dr. Madeline Sutton, the founder and visionary leader behind , a wonderful organization that is championing STEM education and exposure for Harlem youth. Sheโs also a fellow Bronx Science graduate like me! The world is privileged to know and experience your brilliance. Thank you! Please support her book, โOperation Harlemโ about a young black girlโs journey to becoming a surgeon. https://tinyurl.com/mr3ddc2c
11/06/2025
๐ข๐ฅCalling all middle school and high school students. Greetings families! I am the Keynote speaker this Saturday at Harlem STEM Up's annual STEM day and I would love for you to be there! Learn about careers in STEM and how you can stand out and secure a brilliant and beautiful life!
So much is changing so fast. Students need to position themselves very differently to thrive in the current academic and professional climate. Gone are the days where good grades and a degree are enough. Now, you need to be skilled up. You need to have built something impressive. You need soft skills to stand out! I will touch on several important topics to prepare your children for success:
1. The importance of getting into a top NYC high school
2. How your high school choice can help secure your college and career placement
3. The skills that are in demand to thrive in the 21st century economy
4. AI tools, tips and skills to acquire to be competitive in the current labor market
Click the link to register -----> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harlem-stem-up-national-stem-day-celebration-and-career-day-tickets-412598411957?aff=erelexpmlt
Bring your pencils, your notebook and your awesome questions and curiosity. Let's create a game plan for your child so they can move through life with greater clarity, confidence and capability.
Click the link to register ----> https://www.eventbrite.com/.../harlem-stem-up-national...
I hope you see you there!
Stay tuned!
~Ms. Tai
08/30/2025
Don't let the SHSAT hold your child back.
AdmissionSquad empowers high-achieving middle schoolers with the strategies and confidence to excel on exams and gain admission to top NYC high schools.
Start preparing today and set your child on the path to success!
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08/29/2025
Starting early builds a strong, stress-alleviating foundation.
Our expert test prep and academic enrichment programs are designed to empower middle schoolers with the skills and confidence to succeed on the SHSAT.
Let us help your student build their foundation for success.
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08/28/2025
Representation matters.
The declining number of Black students in NYCโs top high schools highlights a pressing gap in access to elite education.
At AdmissionSquad, we are committed to closing that gap by providing middle schoolers with the mentorship, test prep, and guidance they need to succeed. Every student deserves an equal opportunity to thrive.
Join our mission today.
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08/26/2025
Every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, grow, and make a positive impact.
Our mission is to provide the academic enrichment and support needed to turn that potential into a reality. As a viable high school admissions solution for families across NYC, we have maintained an 80% success rate of getting students into a top NYC high school.
Let us help your student get on the School-to-Wealth Pipeline.
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08/25/2025
Success on the SHSAT is about maximizing every opportunity.
Our founder, a specialized high school graduate herself, has built programs that teach students how to master the test, including innovative guessing strategies.
Let us help your student prepare with strategy, not stress.
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