SHSAT · Test Dates
2026 SHSAT Test Dates: November 14, 15, 18 and 21
Published
Weekend testing runs November 14, 15 and 21. The School-Day SHSAT is Wednesday, November 18. Every registered student is assigned a date.
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The official 2026 schedule
- Weekend SHSAT: Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, 2026
- School-Day SHSAT: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
- Weekend SHSAT: Saturday, November 21, 2026
NYC Public Schools states that all registered students will be scheduled for an SHSAT testing date in November. Families do not choose the date on this page; confirm your child's assignment with their school counselor.
Planning the final weeks
Students testing on November 14 have less time than students testing on November 21, so build a study plan around the earliest likely date. Our guide to how the digital SHSAT works covers the test format, and how to use SHSAT practice tests explains how to review timed work.
AhmedPrep's 2026 SHSAT Final 5-Week Intensive is scheduled to finish before the last test date. You can also start with a free diagnostic or learn more about our SHSAT preparation.