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SHSAT Registration for the 2026 Test Closes October 30
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Registration opened October 6 and closes Friday, October 30. Students who miss it cannot take the November SHSAT.
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The official deadline
According to NYC Public Schools, high school applications, LaGuardia applications, and SHSAT registration all opened on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. SHSAT registration closes on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Registration is separate from the high school application, which stays open until December 4. Families should not wait for the application deadline to register for the test.
What to confirm before October 30
- Your child is registered, through their school counselor or the official NYC Public Schools process.
- Your preference order for the eight testing Specialized High Schools. NYC Public Schools asks families to indicate this during the registration period.
- Any testing accommodations. NYC Public Schools asks families to confirm or request accommodations during the same registration window.
After registration
Once registration is done, the focus shifts to preparation. Our 2026 SHSAT dates guide explains the full fall timeline, and a free diagnostic shows where your child stands in Math and ELA right now.
Families looking for structured help can review our SHSAT prep program, the final 5-week intensive, or join the free Sunday SHSAT class.