City Smarts SHSAT FOUNDATIONS CLINIC (2024)
Our SHSAT clinics are designed to instill 7th graders with an authentic, content-level understanding of the SHSAT. In this 8-week program, your 7th grader will become a confident test taker. At the end of the course, each student will have the opportunity to sit for a full length mock exam. They will receive a detailed score report with recommendations. Read below to learn what makes our program proudly different, and enroll today.
Our class format is the result of over a decade of parent and student feedback, and it is distinct from nearly anything offered by other companies. As students progress through a classroom test prep curriculum, their needs tend to diverge from one another; it is impossible–or at least very difficult–to fine-tune individual technique in a one-size-fits-all classroom format. Consequently, we view classes as a valuable component in a holistic test prep sequence. By the end of our course, students will have built a strong foundation for SHSAT testing. Armed with a detailed knowledge of their individual strengths and weaknesses, students will be prepared to pivot to pinpoint private or small-group lessons.
UPCOMING SESSIONS
SESSION 4: APRIL – JUNE
In-Person (Manhattan)
Dates: Sunday, April 14th – June 23rd*
Time: 3 - 4:20 pm
Price: $775
Location: 11 Hanover Sq. #500 NY, NY 10005
Instructors: Donny Flores
Classes: 4/14, 4/28, 5/5, 5/19, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16
*Mock Exam: 6/23
Mock exam begins at 10am.
CURRENTLY IN SESSION
SESSION 2: MARCH – MAY
In-Person (Brooklyn)
Dates: Sunday, March 10th – May 19th*
Time: 2 - 3:20 pm
Price: $775
Location: 337 Smith St. Brooklyn, NY 11231
Instructors: Mark Losinger
Classes: 3/10, 3/24, 4/7, 4/14, 4/28, 5/5. 5/19
*Mock Exam: 5/19 or 6/2
Mock exam begins at 9am.
SESSION 1: FEBRUARY – APRIL
In-Person (Brooklyn)
Dates: Sunday, February 11th – April 28th*
Time: 3:30 - 4:50 pm
Price: $775
Location: 337 Smith St. Brooklyn, NY 11231
Instructors: Mark Losinger
Classes: 2/11, 2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/24, 4/7, 4/14
*Mock Exam: 4/28
Mock exam begins at 9am.
SESSION 3: MARCH – MAY
Remote
Dates: Sunday, March 10th – May 19th*
Time: 5 - 6:20 pm
Price: $625
Location: Zoom Classroom
Instructors: Chando Yun
Classes: 3/10, 3/24, 4/7, 4/14, 4/28, 5/5, 5/19
*Mock Exam: 5/19 or 6/2
Mock exam begins at 9am.
OUR INSTRUCTORS
Mark Losinger is the co-founder of City Smarts Inc. He has been a leading test prep instructor for over fifteen years.
A graduate of Williams College (B.A.) and NYU (M.A.), Chando is a master SHSAT instructor. He has been helping City Smarts students achieve meaningful score-increases since 2018.
A graduate of NYU, Donny is a master SHSAT instructor with over 6 years of experience in both private and classroom settings.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING: REMOTE & CLASSROOM-BASED
This year we are offering three sessions: one on Zoom, and the other two at our classroom in Carroll Gardens (337 Smith St. Brooklyn, NY 11231). Both sessions are taught by master instructors, and both formats are highly effective.
80 Minutes of Instruction
We believe that 80 minutes is an ideal amount of effective instructional time for 7th graders learning the SHSAT: just the right length to keep your child engaged but not exhausted.
Clinic capped at 8 students
In order to maintain individual instruction time and encourage peer-learning, we have capped our classes at 8 students. At the end of 6 weeks, our instructors will know your student’s individual learning profile and will have addressed their unique needs. While other companies pack their classes with up to 15 students, we feel that smaller classes facilitate a scholarly learning environment.
Holistic approach
Every year, our SHSAT students find that their grades in math class improve in tandem with our instruction; this is because we focus on building content knowledge rather than slick tricks. City Smarts believes that the best way to conquer the SHSAT is to actually learn the material and become confident in the test’s structure. Our instruction has a lasting impact that will serve your child in school and on subsequent standardized tests.
time management and test day strategies
Not only does City Smarts teach content, but we also devote time to pacing, overcoming test anxiety, and time management.
Diagnostics
Our course concludes with a full length mock exam. Each student will receive a detailed test report that not only outlines in which areas he or she needs to continue improving, but also serves as a benchmark for overall progress. Because City Smarts also offers one of the most robust private SHSAT tutoring programs in the city, we guarantee that we will have guidance in place, should your child need it.