City smarts Shsat single topic intensives
Fall 2026
For the past nine years, City Smarts has offered specialized single-topic intensives to help students tackle the most demanding aspects of the SHSAT. These sessions are designed for students who have already engaged in preparatory work and are seeking focused, advanced content review. Each week, students receive targeted instruction, hands-on strategy practice, and focused feedback to help them break through on the hardest math and reading challenges, all in small, in-person or live-online classes.
2026 sessions are available in two formats:
Sunday in-person (Brooklyn & Manhattan): Six 90-minute classes plus a mock test kickoff on September 20
Tuesday in-person & remote: Seven 75-minute classes, available at Hanover Square or online via Zoom
CLASS SESSIONS
Brooklyn — Smith St.
Sep 27 – Nov 1
Sundays: 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1
2:00 – 3:30 PM
337 Smith St., Carroll Gardens
Manhattan — Hanover Sq.
Sep 27 – Nov 1
Sundays: 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1
3:00 – 4:30 PM
11 Hanover Sq., Financial District
Manhattan — Hanover Sq.
Sep 8 – Oct 27
Tuesdays: 9/8, 9/15, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27
5:30 – 6:45 PM
11 Hanover Sq., Financial District
Online via Zoom
Sep 8 – Oct 27
Tuesdays: 9/8, 9/15, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27
5:00 – 6:15 PM
Live Zoom — link sent upon enrollment
SCHEDULE
CLASS 1 – advanced algebra TOPICS
Explore complex polynomials, symbol substitution, and multi-variable expressions.
CLASS 2 – tricky word problems
Tackle challenging word problems involving ratios, proportions, probability, and age-related scenarios.
CLASS 3 – shsat reading #1
Analyze poetry and literary passages featured in the revised SHSAT exam.
CLASS 4 - advanced geometry intensive
Examine compound shapes, intricate angles, and other complex geometric concepts.
CLASS 5 – shsat reading #2
Focus on challenging nonfiction passages and Revising/Editing questions.
CLASS 6 – TECH ENHANCED QUESTIONS
Prepare for the new question types introduced in the redesigned SHSAT.
CLASS 7 – ADVANCED STRATEGY REVIEW
Review and refine advanced test-taking strategies to maximize performance.
Sunday sections combine Classes 6 and 7 into one 90-minute capstone session.
Curriculum aligned to the 2026 adaptive format.
Our topic sequence and pacing strategies are built for the computer-adaptive SHSAT, with specific attention to early-question accuracy, one-and-done answer discipline, and the tech-enhanced item types (drag-and-drop, multi-select, passage interaction) that now appear throughout both sections.
Session formats designed for depth.
Sunday sessions run 90 minutes — 75 minutes of focused instruction plus a 15-minute diagnostic — and include a full mock test kickoff on September 20. Tuesday sessions run 75 minutes with the same instruction-plus-diagnostic structure.
Rigorous, targeted enrichment.
This series is ideal for students who have already done a SHSAT course or tutoring cycle and are ready to go deeper. Small classes, expert instruction, and focused feedback every week.
FAQ
** Who Should Take Single-Topic Intensives? **
These sessions are ideal for students who have already done a full SHSAT course or tutoring cycle and want to strengthen specific high-impact topics.
Whether your child is looking to solidify their understanding or gain an extra edge, our focused sessions provide the rigorous support they need.
** What's included in the price? **
Six or seven classes, all materials, mock test (Sunday only), diagnostics, and progress feedback.
** Are there refunds or makeups? **
Full refunds available through August 15. Makeups are not permitted.
** What are the new “Tech-Enhanced” questions? **
Starting in 2025, the SHSAT includes interactive questions (e.g., drag-and-drop, multi-select). We’ll preview these formats and help students practice the new strategies they require.
** What is the new Adaptive format? **
For the 2026-27 cycle, the DOE is launching a new computer adaptive format. Our curriculum and diagnostics have been updated to reflect this change.
** What's the difference between Sunday and Tuesday sections? **
Sunday sections meet six times for 90 minutes each and include a mock test on September 20. Tuesday sections meet seven times for 75 minutes each and are available both in-person at Hanover Square and online via Zoom. Total instructional time is comparable across both formats.
