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City Tests
These are optional tests that families can request for entrance into programs or schools that offer specialized instruction and enrichment opportunities.
| Test | Date |
|---|
| Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) | December 2 |
State Tests
These tests are required by NY State Education Department, including those that may be used to meet graduation requirements.
| Test | Date |
|---|
| New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL) | This test must be taken within the first 10 days of enrolling in school. |
| New York State Regents | January 25 - 28 (Cancelled)
June 15 - 24 |
| New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) | March 14 - June 10 |
| New York State Grades 3–8 English Language Arts (ELA) - Main Administration | March 29 - March 30 |
| New York State Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) - Make Up Administration | March 31 - April 8 |
| New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSELAT) | April 11 - May 20 (Speaking)
May 9 - 20 (Reading, Writing, Listening) |
| New York State Grades 3–8 Math - Main Administration | April 26 - April 27 |
| New York State Grades 3–8 Math - Make Up Administration | April 28 - May 9 |
New York State Grades 4 and 8 Science (performance) New York State Grades 4 and 8 Science (written) - Main Administration | May 24 - June 3 June 6 |
| New York State Grades 4 and 8 Science (written) - Make Up Administration | June 7 - June 10 |
National Tests for College Admissions
These are tests offered to students nationwide. New York City schools administer these tests during the school day.
| Test | Date |
|---|
| SAT/PSAT School Day | October 13 and 28 (Seniors Only) March 23, 2022 (Juniors -SAT; Sophomores - PSAT) |
| PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test | See the College Board's website |