How to Prepare for the New York City SSHSAT: Specialized Science High Schools Admissions Test (Barron's How to Prepare for the New York City Sshsat) [Paperback]

Lawrence Zimmerman M.A. (Author), Gilbert Kessler (Author), Anne Villeponteaux (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764112821 | ISBN-13: 978-0764112829 | Publication Date: September 1, 2000

This brand new manual prepares eighth grade academic achievers for the highly competitive test for admission to the New York City Specialized Science High Schools: the Bronx High School of Science, Brooklyn Technical High School, and Stuyvesant High School. The book contains more than 600 original problems with answers and detailed solutions. Also included are three full-length practice tests, four half-length tests, and a set of Math Diagnosers designed to identify and correct student weaknesses. Also presented are Skillbuilders, which offer comprehensive preparation for each of the exam's four sections. The book also includes study tips, test-taking advice, and information on application admission procedures.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764112821
• ISBN-13: 978-0764112829
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #856,606 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks A Lot Barrons, November 30, 2003

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This review is from: How to Prepare for the New York City SSHSAT: Specialized Science High Schools Admissions Test (Barron's How to Prepare for the New York City Sshsat) (Paperback)

The Barrons' SSHSAT was a big help in helping me get into Brooklyn Tech. At first I aimed for Stuyvesant, but I was only a few points away, ending up in Brooklyn Tech. The book helped me a lot in getting in. I was really bad at the verbal part of the exam, but the book help me shapen up before the test. I also suggest you to get the Kaplan's SCI-HI book to succeed. With the examples and practices from both books, you will definitely get in. Good luck to the people who would be taking the test.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Good Supplement to Use Along With Other Reviw Books, October 4, 2002

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Lisa "lisa2157" (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Prepare for the New York City SSHSAT: Specialized Science High Schools Admissions Test (Barron's How to Prepare for the New York City Sshsat) (Paperback)

I bought this book and the Kaplan Sci_Hi review book as well. I am a parent and have been going through the books with my daughter. The Zimmerman book offers helpful test strategies and study exercises. However, the practice tests have some mistakes and some of the questions are poorly written. The practice tests are not actual items from previous tests, but are constructed to be similar in difficulty. However, the practice test questions in this book were more difficult than the tests in the Kaplan book, and in the student handbook put out by the NYC Board of Education. The Kaplan book and Bd. of Ed. practice tests are actual items from previously used tests, and are therefore a better gauge of the test's level of difficulty. They are also free of errors. I recommend buying the Zimmerman book for the study tactics and study exercises. However, the Kaplan book provides better practice tests, as well as good study information. If you can only get one, get Kaplan. Also, the Bd. of Ed. puts out a free student handbook to the specialized high schools with 2 practice exams ihcluded.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hope I get in...., October 2, 2004

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Wayne Whitmore (NY, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Prepare for the New York City SSHSAT: Specialized Science High Schools Admissions Test (Barron's How to Prepare for the New York City Sshsat) (Paperback)

I am applying to Stuyvesant and going to take the test soon (in less than a month). I have not prepared for the test before, and so I was totally freaking out when I learned the test date. However, my dad got me this book, as well as the Kaplan SCI-HI one, and I feel a lot better about my chances. This Barron's book has a lot more practice tests than the Kaplan, it explains its answers more fully, and has better ways to build your skills for each part of the test. It also gives you progress reports so you can see how your score is changing. I would recommend the Kaplan as well, but only if you have more than a month to study. If you have less than a month, then the Kaplan is much too dense, and doesn't give you enough pracitce. At the back of the Kaplan, however, there is a very useful "Math in a Nutshell" section, which gives you a lot of rules and terms to learn. This has definitely helped me as well. I would recommend both books, as they both contain important information, but if you can only get one, get the Barron's.