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90 seconds per question sounds reasonable...

Until you see the questions.

📖 A 2-page reading passage
❓ 4 complex questions about it
⏱️ 90 seconds EACH

Miss one, you're behind.

This is why STRATEGY matters more than just being "smart."

The SHSAT isn't a test you can wing. It's a test you have to TRAIN for.

I'm breaking down exactly how in my FREE webinar:
📅 March 18th
🕢 7:30 PM EST

Link to register in bio 👆

Save this post. Share it with a 7th grade parent who needs to see it.

Hey 7th graders 👋

That test everyone keeps talking about? The SHSAT?

Let me tell you what it ACTUALLY tests.

It's NOT about being the smartest kid in class. I've seen straight-A students struggle and B students absolutely crush it.

Why?

Because the SHSAT tests:
⏱️ Can you work FAST?
🧠 Can you stay focused for 3 HOURS?
🎯 Do you know the tricks the test uses?

That's the difference between a good student and a good test-taker.

Tell your parents about the StepPrep Hub. Link in my bio.

The stuff I'm sharing? It'll help you understand what you're actually up against.

If you're a 7th grade parent in NYC, you've probably heard the SHSAT is "really hard."

But here's what nobody tells you—it's not about being smart. It's about being PREPARED.

In this video, I'm breaking down what actually matters when it comes to SHSAT prep... and what you can safely ignore.

🎯 Only 1 in 5 students get into a Specialized High School
🎯 The SHSAT is the ONLY factor—not grades, not essays
🎯 Strong students can struggle without the right approach

Want the full breakdown?

I'm hosting a FREE webinar on February 18th at 7:30 PM EST.

"SHSAT: What Matters and What Doesn't"

Link to register in comments 👇

Drop a 🙋 if you're a 7th grade parent!

Good student: Straight A's in class ✅

But on the SHSAT? Completely different game.

Good TEST-TAKER:
🎯 Knows the tricks
⏭️ Skips what's hard, comes back
❌ Eliminates instead of guessing

One is taught in school.
One has to be TRAINED.

Which one is YOUR kid?

Here's the good news: Test-taking skills can be LEARNED. They're not something you're born with.

That's exactly what I'm covering in my free webinar for 7th grade parents.

📅 February 18th
🕢 7:30 PM EST

Link in bio to register.

Tag a parent who needs to see this 👇

There are 8 Specialized High Schools in NYC.

They're FREE. They're public. And getting in is harder than some Ivy League colleges.

Here's what every 7th grade parent needs to understand:

📊 ~30,000 students take the SHSAT each year
🎓 Only ~5,000-6,000 receive offers
📝 The ONLY factor? Your SHSAT score

Not grades. Not where you live. Not your essays or extracurriculars.

Just. The. Test.

The 8 schools:
• Stuyvesant
• Bronx Science
• Brooklyn Tech
• Staten Island Tech
• Brooklyn Latin
• HS for Math, Science & Engineering
• HS of American Studies
• Queens HS for Sciences

Each has different cutoff scores. Understanding this NOW—in 7th grade—gives your family a real advantage.

We are covering all of this in our FREE webinar:
📅 February 18th at 7:30 PM EST

Link in comments to save your spot 👇

90 seconds per question sounds reasonable...

Until you see the questions.

📖 A 2-page reading passage
❓ 4 complex questions about it
⏱️ 90 seconds EACH

Miss one, you're behind.

This is why STRATEGY matters more than just being "smart."

The SHSAT isn't a test you can wing. It's a test you have to TRAIN for.

I'm breaking down exactly how in my FREE webinar:
📅 February 18th
🕢 7:30 PM EST

Link to register in bio 👆

Save this post. Share it with a 7th grade parent who needs to see it.

Hey 7th graders 👋

That test everyone keeps talking about? The SHSAT?

Let me tell you what it ACTUALLY tests.

It's NOT about being the smartest kid in class. I've seen straight-A students struggle and B students absolutely crush it.

Why?

Because the SHSAT tests:
⏱️ Can you work FAST?
🧠 Can you stay focused for 3 HOURS?
🎯 Do you know the tricks the test uses?

That's the difference between a good student and a good test-taker.

Tell your parents about the webinar I'm doing February 18th. Link in the comments.

The stuff I'm sharing? It'll help you understand what you're actually up against.

Raise your hand if you've made a beautiful study schedule that lasted exactly 3 days. 🙋‍♀️

I've seen it hundreds of times. Here's how to build one that actually WORKS:

📅 Start with non-negotiables: School, activities, family time come FIRST
📅 Add 3-4 study blocks per week (not daily—that leads to burnout)
📅 Keep sessions 45-60 min MAX. Middle schoolers can't focus for 3 hours.
📅 Build in breaks and rewards. 'After this section, one episode' works!
📅 Leave buffer room. Life happens.

The best schedule? The one your kid actually follows.

Comment 'SCHEDULE' and I'll send you my free weekly template! 💙