SHSAT · One to one · Online
Online SHSAT tutoring for New York City
One to one preparation for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test, used for admission to New York City's specialized high schools such as Stuyvesant, Bronx Science and Brooklyn Tech. We build the reading and math skills the test rewards and the speed to use them.
- Teachers from the top 3% of applicants
- From $13.13 a session
- Selected for the MIT Social Innovation Fellowship, 2025
Who it's for
- Students in Grade 7 and 8 in New York City
- Grade 9 students applying for Grade 10 entry
- Strong students who want to make the most of a single test day
- Students who need to raise either their reading or their math score
What SHSAT preparation covers
- Reading comprehension across fiction and nonfiction
- Revising and editing passages
- Math problem solving, including grid in questions
- Algebra, geometry and probability at the level tested
- Full length practice tests under timed conditions
- Pacing across a long test
Subjects the SHSAT covers
How lessons work
- We start with a practice test to see where your child's score can grow fastest.
- Math topics beyond the school syllabus are taught early, so practice tests are not a shock.
- Full length timed tests build the stamina the real test day needs.
What every Masani family gets
A teacher from the top 3%
Only the top 3% of teachers who apply are accepted, and we match one to your child. You never have to browse profiles.
A written report after every lesson
What was covered, how your child did, and what comes next, in your inbox and parent portal after each session.
Every lesson recorded
Your child can rewatch any class before a test, and you can see exactly how lessons are taught.
Progress tracked skill by skill
The online parent portal shows how each skill is moving over time, not just a mark at the end of term.
Lessons in your time zone
Sessions run across UK, US, Canada and Australia hours, and every time shows in your own local time.
Change your teacher any time
Free, no questions asked. You can also pause or cancel with 48 hours' notice, and unused sessions are always refunded.
How it works
Book a free consultation
Fifteen minutes with one of our education experts about your child, at a time that suits you.
Get a personalised plan
Within 24 hours we send a written plan: your child's strengths, the gaps worth closing first, and what to do about each.
Meet the right teacher
If Masani fits, we match your child with a teacher chosen for their subject, level and personality.
Learn and track progress
One to one online lessons, a report after each one, and progress you can see in the parent portal.
Simple, transparent pricing
Pay per package, not per month. No hidden fees, and you can pause or cancel with 48 hours' notice. Your first 90 days are covered by our money back promise.
8 sessions
$120
$15 a session · ~1 month at 2x/week
24 sessions
$330
$13.75 a session · ~3 months at 2x/week
Includes 2 free sessions
48 sessions
$630
$13.13 a session · ~6 months at 2x/week
Includes 6 free sessions
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What parents say
The tutors have been outstanding, patient, professional, and deeply committed. I would wholeheartedly recommend Masani to any parent looking to see tangible improvement in their children's learning journey.
Since I started using this service, my child's performance has improved. The lesson teacher is good at what she does, and I have recommended their services to other parents and will continue to do so.
Our daughter gets excited to connect with her Masani tutor. Her attitude toward learning mathematics has changed completely. Her self-confidence has increased and she is eager to learn new concepts.
Frequently asked questions
When is the SHSAT taken?
Usually in the fall of Grade 8 for Grade 9 entry, with a smaller number of Grade 9 students testing for Grade 10. Check the New York City Department of Education for current dates.
What does the SHSAT test?
English language arts, including reading comprehension and revising and editing, and math. Admission is based on the score and the schools a student ranks.
When should my child start preparing?
Many families start in Grade 7, which leaves time to build math and reading skills before practising under test conditions in the summer.
Start with a free, personalised learning plan
Fifteen minutes about your child. A written plan within 24 hours. No obligation. Masani was selected for the MIT Social Innovation Fellowship in 2025.
Book a free consultation