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Astoria, Queens · Serving students across NYC
SHSAT & Digital SAT Prep in Astoria, Queens
Personalized test preparation that helps NYC students build confidence, improve scores, and reach their academic goals.
Now enrolling · SHSAT November 2026
2026 SHSAT Final 5-Week Intensive
The Final Push Before the 2026 SHSAT
60 Hours of Live SHSAT Preparation Before Test Day
Five weeks of focused SHSAT preparation covering Math, ELA, pacing, timed practice, error review, and test-day strategy.
The SHSAT is only weeks away. Ahmed Prep’s Final Intensive gives students a focused, structured preparation plan before test day. Students strengthen Math and ELA, improve pacing, practice SHSAT-style questions, review mistakes, and develop the confidence and strategy needed for the exam.
Full details: 2026 SHSAT Final Intensive- Weeks
- 5
- Live Classes
- 20
- Hours of Instruction
- 60
- Complete Program
- $1,000
- 60 live hours approximately $16.67 per hour
- Payment options
$1,000 paid in full
or 2 payments of $500
Schedule
October 12 – November 12, 2026
Monday through Thursday
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
What Students Receive
Every part of the Intensive is designed to maximize preparation, strengthen weak areas, and build test-day confidence in the final weeks before the SHSAT.
- Intensive SHSAT Math instruction
- Intensive ELA and Reading Comprehension instruction
- Timed SHSAT practice
- Digital SHSAT preparation
- Math word-problem strategies
- Reading comprehension and elimination strategies
- Detailed review of mistakes and weak areas
- Pacing and time-management training
- Practice tests and targeted review
- Individual progress tracking
- Parent progress updates
- Final test-day strategy and preparation
For $1,000, students receive 60 hours of focused live SHSAT instruction over five weeks, including Math, ELA, timed practice, strategy, error review, and pacing preparation.
- About $16.67 per live instructional hour
- Payment option: $1,000 in full or 2 payments of $500
Choose a program
Two tests.
Focused preparation.
Every program starts with a free diagnostic, so students know exactly what to practice and why it matters.
Specialized High School admissions
SHSAT Prep
Build confidence, master difficult concepts, and prepare strategically for NYC Specialized High School admissions.
- Diagnostic assessment
- Targeted Math and ELA practice
- Full-length testing and pacing
Adaptive test preparation
Digital SAT Prep
Improve your score through targeted practice, adaptive testing strategies, and personalized feedback.
- Reading & Writing and Math
- Desmos and digital test strategy
- Practice testing and score analysis
Free weekly class
Free Live SHSAT Class Every Sunday
A free, instructor-led hour of SHSAT instruction, guided practice, and strategy, taught live on Zoom by Tariq Ahmed. RSVP is required and seats are limited.
- Format
- Live online via Zoom
- When
- Every Sunday, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM
- Length
- 60-minute live class
- Cost
- Free · RSVP required · Limited seats
- Instructor
- Tariq Ahmed, Founder & Lead Instructor
Seasonal program
SHSAT Final Countdown
November SHSAT preparation is underway. Get a diagnostic assessment and targeted final preparation before test day.
The AhmedPrep method
Preparation built
around the student.
Effective preparation starts with knowing where a student stands, then building instruction, practice, and assessment around measurable progress.
Plan
Build a clear, realistic preparation roadmap around the student's goals, schedule, and school demands.
Teach
Deliver direct instruction, guided practice, and feedback that makes difficult material manageable.
Measure
Track progress with purposeful practice, testing, and the next right adjustment.
Meet the founder
Tariq Ahmed
Founder & Lead Instructor
AhmedPrep provides New York students with focused, individualized instruction built around their starting point, goals, and progress.
More about AhmedPrep- Education
- New York University
- Classroom
- NYC DOE Educator
- Experience
- 12+ Years of Teaching & Test-Prep Experience
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What AhmedPrep families say
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Free diagnostic
Start with a free diagnostic
Choose SHSAT or Digital SAT and tell us about your student. We'll contact you to confirm a diagnostic time at our Astoria location.
- A timed, test-style assessment
- A clear breakdown of strengths and gaps
- A parent consultation with next steps
- No cost and no obligation
Resources
Know the test.
Know the next step.
SHSAT
The parent's guide to the SHSAT
What the SHSAT is, who takes it, how admissions work, and how to plan preparation without guesswork.
SHSATHow to use SHSAT practice tests
Where to find realistic practice exams and how to turn each one into measurable improvement.
SHSATSHSAT Math practice: topics and sample problems
The math topics the SHSAT emphasizes, with worked sample problems and the habits that prevent common mistakes.