City smarts Shsat single topic intensives
For the last seven years, we have hosted a series of single-topic intensives in the weeks leading up to the SHSAT. This year’s intensives provide students with the most focused, advanced content review available anywhere for those looking to navigate the SHSAT's most challenging question types. These classes are perfectly suited to students already enrolled in prep or those who’ve completed other prep classes. Each week’s class is a deep-dive into a different topic area, and each class involves both discussion and in-class problem solving. The class will be held in-person at our Carroll Gardens classroom (337 Smith St).
Date: Sunday – 8/25, 9/8, 9/22, 9/29, 10/20, 10/27
Location: 337 Smith St.
Time: 2 to 3:15pm
Cost: $435
Format: All materials are provided.
AUGUST 25 – advanced algebra TOPICS
This class will cover advanced algebra topics such as complex polynomials, symbol substitution, and multi-variable expressions.
SEPTEMBER 8 – tricky word problems
We will investigate the SHSAT's trickiest word problems including ratio and proportion problems, probability, and 'age' problems.
SEPTEMBER 22 – redesigned shsat reading #1
This class will address the new poetry and literary passages that will be appearing on the revised SHSAT exam.
SEPTEMBER 29 - advanced geometry intensive
Some of the SHSAT's most challenging questions concern geometry. We will look at compound shapes, complex angles, and more.
OCTOBER 20 – redesigned shsat reading #2
We will cover the most challenging nonfiction passages that appear on the newly revised SHSAT, as well as Revising/Editing questions.
OCTOBER 27 – ADVANCED STRATEGY REVIEW
75 MINUTE FORMAT
Each class will feature an hour of narrowly focused instruction followed by a 15 minute diagnostic.
RIGOROUS ENRICHMENT
This series is perfect for students who wish to supplement existing prep with rigorous targeted support.
FAQ
Should my child sign up? Who are these classes for?
Students looking to strengthen their foundations, improve their mental stamina, or dive into some additional practice problem sets will benefit from these classes.