Can I ask you a question? I got in through rhe discovery program would that make any more difficult in the long the long run. Do you know anyone that got in through a discovery application and if so what do you think they thought of it?
@@IliasKatsiklis That’s awesome to hear! I think Stuyvesant is definitely doable whether you get in through the SHSAT or Discovery program. Definitely don’t let anyone discourage you based on how you were admitted. That said, Stuyvesant is definitely an academically rigorous and challenging school regardless of background; Stuy spares no one unfortunately 😅. In fact, many straight A students from middle school end up getting their first low marks at Stuy, but don’t let a few bad grades keep you down! You might have to put in some more work than if you went to another high school but I do believe that, at the end of the day, you’ll learn really important time management and studying skills that will more than prepare you for college! I’ve known and met countless Discovery Program students during my time in the Student Union and as Big Sib Chair, and all of them have flourished at Stuy! Not to mention, there are also many resources available to students such as Big Sib mentors, who will be glad to help guide your transition from middle school to high school. Hope this helps!
Omg I did the SHSAT it was so difficult for me. I had to guess through out the grid in questions and had to guess 20 ELA questions because I was running out of time. I think I might fail But I’m a black student in FarRockaway in a school that has 95% economically disadvantaged students. Plus 68.2% African students and 25.7% Hispanics. They only told to me about the SHSAT in September so I didn’t have enough time to prep Do you think I would get into the Discovery program (I really want to go if I fail)
@@StrawberyKiwi_ I’m sure you tried your best! You’d probably be notified of whether you qualify for the Discovery Program in the spring once results release, but that’s just my guess. Good luck!
Hey Aaron, Can I ask you another question? How long does it take you to go to school? I live in Queens and it takes like a hour and a half so should I got to Stuyvesant or should I go for Townsend?
Hey! Being from Queens, I can definitely relate to your commute concerns! I had to wake up super early (before sunrise) and take the LIRR to Penn Station and then take the subway to Chambers Street every day to and back from school. You might have better time management than I do, but as someone who was pretty involved within extracurriculars, sometimes I wouldn't get home and start my homework until 8 PM! This definitely made me lose many hours of sleep haha. If you're into heavier afterschool commitments like robotics or theater, you might not get home until even later (getting home around 11 PM or even 12 AM during SING! week isn't uncommon)! I'd advise you to talk with your parents about commuting (how will you get to and from school? If you're taking the LIRR, it's around $150 a month for a student discounted monthly ticket, will that expense be okay?) and to ask yourself what REALLY draws you to either school? Both Stuyvesant and Townsend are amazing options so you can't really go wrong in terms of academic rigor. However, please do consider what you envision your day-to-day to be like, what you value during your next four years, and what you're willing to sacrifice. For me, one reason I chose Stuy over Townsend was because of the romanticized appeal of going to prestigious school right in the middle of the bustling city, right next to gorgeous piers and within minutes of the one world trade center. Another factor was that many of my close friends also chose Stuy. Not to mention, after going to open houses, I found myself resonating with Stuyvesant's student life and culture a lot more. In hindsight though, I sometimes wonder if it was worth sacrificing countless hours of sleep for the commute (probably not). That said, at Stuy you might get a couple free periods in your schedule, which might let you come to class later (if you have free periods at the start of your day) or finish your day earlier (if you have free periods at the end of your day). I can't speak as much for Townsend but at least from what I've heard, they currently have half days every Friday, which I would've absolutely killed for back then! My brother goes to Townsend and the closer commute definitely gives him a lot more free time than I had. Hope this helps! Wishing you the best of luck in your decision!
I have a few questions for the SHSAT since Im taking it in a few months: 1. What scores should I be getting before I take the test? What SHSAT score calculator should I use since I feel like some are different than others. 2. What are some tips to get better at the reading section? 3. What is your overall opinion on Stuyvesant? 4. How much should I be studying ever day?
1. look up the calc online i forgot the website but theres calcs and conversion charts online. I got a 535 highest before the test but try to get cutoff (~570) before the exam 2. Reading is hard to get better at other than just reading, grammar is fixable but reading takes time 3. Stuy is what you make out of it. They give many scholarships and colleges give many students full rides because of the very high reputation of the school but you gotta put in some work. If you really want an ivy league and youre putting in a lot of effort into ecs every day and throughout the summer and do internships almost every summer and just put in full effort academically you'll for sure get into a t20 4. Study daily for the shsat. I studied ~2 hours a day for two weeks and i got in as class of 2027
@@Definitelynotnico Hey there! 1. Things might have changed since I last took the SHSAT but the cutoff for Stuy has always seemed to fluctuate around the high 550s-570s each year. If you can consistently get around a 570 or above, you’ll be golden. As for calculators, there isn’t one I know of that is most accurate. Just try your best on the practice exams and take each scaled score with a grain of salt. Back then, I used to take every practice score I got with a 20 points margin of error, but that’s just me personally. 2. For reading, I’d recommend glancing over the questions first before reading the passage so you know what to look for. Pace yourself and use process of elimination. Make sure to review all of your mistakes on each practice test! If it helps, due to the scoring, it’s better to do really well on one section of the SHSAT and poorly on the other than it is to do average on both sections. So alternatively, you can make sure that your math score is consistent! 3. Stuyvesant is a great school. I’ve met some of the most brilliant and amazing people there (amongst both students and faculty) and made countless, unforgettable memories. That said, just because Stuyvesant is a great school doesn’t automatically make all students there great students. Personally, I think it’s the other way around: it’s less so about Stuyvesant on its own and more so about the type of students who end up at Stuyvesant. The students here that I’ve worked with and met, for the most part, are all very self-motivated, aspirational, and ambitious individuals, who work hard to achieve and be where they are now. Stuyvesant merely provides the resources and opportunities, you have to actually do something with them. 4. I don’t think there’s a one-number-fits-all answer here. Figure out what works best for you and make it into a consistent routine. Some people start prepping for the SHSAT as early as elementary school. Others cram mere weeks before the exam. Everyone’s different and only you’ll know what you need. Hope this helps and best of luck with your studying!
Nice video! My name is also Aaron lol! I’m studying and taking the shsat in a few months and trying to get into Stuyvesant! Can I ask you a few questions if you don’t mind? 1. What’d you get on your shsat(Just curious, it’s ok if you don’t want to share it) 2. Do you need to audition to get into Stuyvesant or is it just shsat? 3. Do you have any tips to get Stuyvesant? Have a nice day! 😊
Hey Aaron (lol)! It's been a while but if my memory serves me right, I got admitted to Stuy with an SHSAT score of around 600. I believe the standard cut-off for Stuyvesant on the SHSAT usually hovers around 550-570. There is no audition required for Stuyvesant or any of the specialized high schools (except for LaGuardia). As for tips, I would definitely recommend taking practice tests, which you can find on the NYC Public Schools website and see if your scaled score lands you somewhere within the cutoff range! Best of luck and let me know if you have any other questions!
hello! if you see this, I have a few questions: 1) are freshmen allowed to go out during frees or is that only allowed for upperclassmen? if so, are we allowed to go out alone ? 2) what happens in camp Stuy 2? anything other than getting your course list? 3) how many frees will I have a day if I am in math team? if you don't see this it's completely fine ^^ good luck in college!
Hey there! 1) Everyone, including freshman, are allowed to go out during frees (and yes, you can go out alone). The only requirement is that you have to swipe your ID card before you leave and swipe it again when you come back. That said, if you forget your ID card or are placed on the dean’s watchlist/detention you will lose your free privilege. Personally, frees were one of my favorite aspects of Stuy and it’s not limited to just going outside: if you have frees at the start of the day or end of the day, you can come to school later or leave school earlier! 2) If my memory serves me correctly, Camp Stuy pt. 2 is a lot more chill than Camp Stuy pt. 1. Pt. 2 will focus mainly on getting to know your homeroom and Big Sibs whereas Pt. 1 is focused more so on placement tests. Things were a lot different back when I was a big sib due to the pandemic so if you do have questions about Camp Stuy, I recommend you contact our current chairs @stuybigsibs on Instagram or bigsibchairs24@gmail.com. 3) The number of frees depends on how many classes you take! There are 10 periods in a day and the typical student has maybe 7-8 of those periods as instructional periods. If you take additional elective classes like math team, for example, you will have one less free period. I’ve been informed that Math Team will probably be first period class, so you can expect to have one less free period as a result. Hope this helps! Good luck at Stuy, and lmk if you have any other questions!
aaa tysm for responding so quickly! i highly respect you 🙌 thank you for answering my questions! is it possible to reach you in this comment section for questions in the future? great video by the way! you are an awesome person
@@notaflower yeah, of course! And thank you for the kind words! I also recommend getting Facebook if you haven’t already and joining your graduating class year’s “Dear Incoming Stuyvesant Class of 2027… WE HAVE ADVICE!” Facebook Group! You’ll find tons of questions asked by your peers, club announcements/advertisements, and if you ever need to ask a question yourself you can get a good range of responses from different perspectives!
@@GrinGillis It is only through pressure and hardship that true happiness is acheived,the toughness of the school tells apart the weak from the strong.And I dont know how much more "mentally ill" as people define it i could be
@@Rafi-gk6hj Hey! Congrats on getting into Stuy! Don’t be scared, you’ll do great! 😁 Here are some tips I’d give for incoming students like you: 1) Don’t be afraid to ask for help! Stuy has a bunch of student resources that are meant to help you! Join the Incoming Student Facebook Groups, meet with your Big Sibs and Guidance Counselors, apply for ARISTA and Writing Center tutoring, and subscribe to Student Union newsletters! There are plenty of upperclassmen out there who WANT to help you; they’ve been in your shoes before! 2) You get out of Stuy what you put into it. Join extracurriculars that you want to, and not just because of your college resume. Take the electives and AP classes that interest you! Start thinking about how you’re going to make the most of your next four years! The minimal effort that got you through middle school *could* get you through Stuy, but why only put in the bare minimum when you’re in NYC’s top high school? Stuy is a great school, but it doesn’t automatically make all students great students. You need to be ready to put in the work, and that might mean sacrificing some free time every week to study. 3) That said, grades aren’t everything! One thing I don’t miss about Stuy is its toxic academic culture. Yes, grades are important, and you definitely should study hard, but don’t make your whole life and personality about studying! It’s okay if you flunk a few tests, it’s okay to not have an A in a class. What’s important is that you learn from your mistakes and don’t give up. Make sure you make time for yourself too! 4) Use freshman year to explore! Join clubs and sports teams. Try things out. Get a B or a C here or there. Talk to people, make friends. Use this year to find out what study methods work for you and what doesn’t. Learn how to manage your time. If there’s a year to make mistakes and figure things out, it’s your freshman year!
Hi Baron. My nephew lives in Douglaston. He's in the 8th grade now but waiting to hear from Stuy. He would also take the LIRR into Penn but I worry about the commute being dangerous on the subway, especially for freshman who aren't familiar with the city. Did you ever have any problems? Thanks.
Hey there! As someone who has a terrible sense of direction, I completely understand how daunting it can be to be commuting from Queens into the big city. I’ve gotten lost a few times myself haha but after the first few weeks, it all becomes second nature. Personally, I have never felt endangered while commuting to school. That said, I would recommend traveling with friends or buddies if that’s at all possible (for safety in numbers and so you don’t get lost/miss your stop)! Let me know if you have any other questions and good luck!
@@baronbang Appreciate the feedback. My nephew goes to MS 67 so he's just waiting to hear back on his high school applications but he really likes Stuy. He's not very "street smart" yet which is why I'm concerned about the subway once he gets into Penn station. Anyway, thanks again. If he is accepted, maybe I'll reach out to you to see if he can speak to you and get more information. He lives in Douglaston. Looks like you take the Little Neck train. Not far.
Hey! Getting into Stuy is solely dependent on your SHSAT score! If I remember correctly, the cutoff usually hovers around 560 each year. I would recommend looking for free practice SHSAT test samples online and taking those to familiarize yourself with the type of questions and format of the test! There should be official ones released by the DOE. Keep in mind that the test is graded using a raw score and scale chart so when you self-calculate your score, just keep in mind that your score could actually be higher or lower on the real test. Hope this helps!
I graduated from Stuy in 2015, I do miss it! Had some of the most difficult and best time at Stuy.
Haha yes! Both laughs were had and tears were shed at this school 🤣 but I wouldn’t have it any other way!
how this vid only get 1k vids bruh this is amazingg
Honestly This was such a good watch! Hope you're doing good now you seem like a really cool person
@@veryyrude Thank you so much! I’ve got more vlogs planned for the near future, just haven’t finished editing yet haha 😅
Right now I’m preparing for the SHSAT, and hopefully I can get into Stuyvesant
Good luck! You got this 😁
@@baronbang Thanks
Wow you need more hype pls continue to post more vlogs in stuy
this looks like such a fun school
It is also it's honestly difficult to keep up with a high grade.
I got in Stuyvesant 😊 and just came across this vlog nice
Me too! See you there!
Congrats 🎉! Wishing you the best for your four years there!
Thanks man! Great video btw
Can I ask you a question?
I got in through rhe discovery program would that make any more difficult in the long the long run. Do you know anyone that got in through a discovery application and if so what do you think they thought of it?
@@IliasKatsiklis That’s awesome to hear! I think Stuyvesant is definitely doable whether you get in through the SHSAT or Discovery program. Definitely don’t let anyone discourage you based on how you were admitted.
That said, Stuyvesant is definitely an academically rigorous and challenging school regardless of background; Stuy spares no one unfortunately 😅. In fact, many straight A students from middle school end up getting their first low marks at Stuy, but don’t let a few bad grades keep you down! You might have to put in some more work than if you went to another high school but I do believe that, at the end of the day, you’ll learn really important time management and studying skills that will more than prepare you for college!
I’ve known and met countless Discovery Program students during my time in the Student Union and as Big Sib Chair, and all of them have flourished at Stuy! Not to mention, there are also many resources available to students such as Big Sib mentors, who will be glad to help guide your transition from middle school to high school. Hope this helps!
Amazing!
Omg I did the SHSAT it was so difficult for me. I had to guess through out the grid in questions and had to guess 20 ELA questions because I was running out of time.
I think I might fail
But I’m a black student in FarRockaway in a school that has 95% economically disadvantaged students. Plus 68.2% African students and 25.7% Hispanics. They only told to me about the SHSAT in September so I didn’t have enough time to prep
Do you think I would get into the Discovery program (I really want to go if I fail)
@@StrawberyKiwi_ I’m sure you tried your best! You’d probably be notified of whether you qualify for the Discovery Program in the spring once results release, but that’s just my guess. Good luck!
Thanks! I’ll you know how things go out. God bless you
Hey Aaron, Can I ask you another question? How long does it take you to go to school? I live in Queens and it takes like a hour and a half so should I got to Stuyvesant or should I go for Townsend?
Hey! Being from Queens, I can definitely relate to your commute concerns! I had to wake up super early (before sunrise) and take the LIRR to Penn Station and then take the subway to Chambers Street every day to and back from school. You might have better time management than I do, but as someone who was pretty involved within extracurriculars, sometimes I wouldn't get home and start my homework until 8 PM! This definitely made me lose many hours of sleep haha. If you're into heavier afterschool commitments like robotics or theater, you might not get home until even later (getting home around 11 PM or even 12 AM during SING! week isn't uncommon)!
I'd advise you to talk with your parents about commuting (how will you get to and from school? If you're taking the LIRR, it's around $150 a month for a student discounted monthly ticket, will that expense be okay?) and to ask yourself what REALLY draws you to either school? Both Stuyvesant and Townsend are amazing options so you can't really go wrong in terms of academic rigor. However, please do consider what you envision your day-to-day to be like, what you value during your next four years, and what you're willing to sacrifice.
For me, one reason I chose Stuy over Townsend was because of the romanticized appeal of going to prestigious school right in the middle of the bustling city, right next to gorgeous piers and within minutes of the one world trade center. Another factor was that many of my close friends also chose Stuy. Not to mention, after going to open houses, I found myself resonating with Stuyvesant's student life and culture a lot more. In hindsight though, I sometimes wonder if it was worth sacrificing countless hours of sleep for the commute (probably not). That said, at Stuy you might get a couple free periods in your schedule, which might let you come to class later (if you have free periods at the start of your day) or finish your day earlier (if you have free periods at the end of your day).
I can't speak as much for Townsend but at least from what I've heard, they currently have half days every Friday, which I would've absolutely killed for back then! My brother goes to Townsend and the closer commute definitely gives him a lot more free time than I had.
Hope this helps! Wishing you the best of luck in your decision!
@@baronbang Tysm! I’ll might just see which school my friends go to (Literally half of them want to go to Stuyvesant and the other half Townsend..)
I have a few questions for the SHSAT since Im taking it in a few months:
1. What scores should I be getting before I take the test? What SHSAT score calculator should I use since I feel like some are different than others.
2. What are some tips to get better at the reading section?
3. What is your overall opinion on Stuyvesant?
4. How much should I be studying ever day?
1. look up the calc online i forgot the website but theres calcs and conversion charts online. I got a 535 highest before the test but try to get cutoff (~570) before the exam
2. Reading is hard to get better at other than just reading, grammar is fixable but reading takes time
3. Stuy is what you make out of it. They give many scholarships and colleges give many students full rides because of the very high reputation of the school but you gotta put in some work. If you really want an ivy league and youre putting in a lot of effort into ecs every day and throughout the summer and do internships almost every summer and just put in full effort academically you'll for sure get into a t20
4. Study daily for the shsat. I studied ~2 hours a day for two weeks and i got in as class of 2027
@@they.fw.jayden Thanks! Do you know what shsat score calculator I should use because some show that i got different scores than others.
@@Definitelynotnico Hey there!
1. Things might have changed since I last took the SHSAT but the cutoff for Stuy has always seemed to fluctuate around the high 550s-570s each year. If you can consistently get around a 570 or above, you’ll be golden. As for calculators, there isn’t one I know of that is most accurate. Just try your best on the practice exams and take each scaled score with a grain of salt. Back then, I used to take every practice score I got with a 20 points margin of error, but that’s just me personally.
2. For reading, I’d recommend glancing over the questions first before reading the passage so you know what to look for. Pace yourself and use process of elimination. Make sure to review all of your mistakes on each practice test! If it helps, due to the scoring, it’s better to do really well on one section of the SHSAT and poorly on the other than it is to do average on both sections. So alternatively, you can make sure that your math score is consistent!
3. Stuyvesant is a great school. I’ve met some of the most brilliant and amazing people there (amongst both students and faculty) and made countless, unforgettable memories. That said, just because Stuyvesant is a great school doesn’t automatically make all students there great students. Personally, I think it’s the other way around: it’s less so about Stuyvesant on its own and more so about the type of students who end up at Stuyvesant. The students here that I’ve worked with and met, for the most part, are all very self-motivated, aspirational, and ambitious individuals, who work hard to achieve and be where they are now. Stuyvesant merely provides the resources and opportunities, you have to actually do something with them.
4. I don’t think there’s a one-number-fits-all answer here. Figure out what works best for you and make it into a consistent routine. Some people start prepping for the SHSAT as early as elementary school. Others cram mere weeks before the exam. Everyone’s different and only you’ll know what you need.
Hope this helps and best of luck with your studying!
@@baronbang Thanks! I’ll use all these tips.
Nice video! My name is also Aaron lol! I’m studying and taking the shsat in a few months and trying to get into Stuyvesant! Can I ask you a few questions if you don’t mind?
1. What’d you get on your shsat(Just curious, it’s ok if you don’t want to share it)
2. Do you need to audition to get into Stuyvesant or is it just shsat?
3. Do you have any tips to get Stuyvesant?
Have a nice day! 😊
Yo I’m applying too next fall, r u studying already?
Hey Aaron (lol)! It's been a while but if my memory serves me right, I got admitted to Stuy with an SHSAT score of around 600. I believe the standard cut-off for Stuyvesant on the SHSAT usually hovers around 550-570. There is no audition required for Stuyvesant or any of the specialized high schools (except for LaGuardia). As for tips, I would definitely recommend taking practice tests, which you can find on the NYC Public Schools website and see if your scaled score lands you somewhere within the cutoff range!
Best of luck and let me know if you have any other questions!
@@gizmo6459yes I’m taking the shsat this fall and I have just started to study! I’m also taking summer school test prep classes for shsat
@@baronbangThank you for replying!
hello! if you see this, I have a few questions:
1) are freshmen allowed to go out during frees or is that only allowed for upperclassmen? if so, are we allowed to go out alone ?
2) what happens in camp Stuy 2? anything other than getting your course list?
3) how many frees will I have a day if I am in math team?
if you don't see this it's completely fine ^^ good luck in college!
Hey there!
1) Everyone, including freshman, are allowed to go out during frees (and yes, you can go out alone). The only requirement is that you have to swipe your ID card before you leave and swipe it again when you come back. That said, if you forget your ID card or are placed on the dean’s watchlist/detention you will lose your free privilege. Personally, frees were one of my favorite aspects of Stuy and it’s not limited to just going outside: if you have frees at the start of the day or end of the day, you can come to school later or leave school earlier!
2) If my memory serves me correctly, Camp Stuy pt. 2 is a lot more chill than Camp Stuy pt. 1. Pt. 2 will focus mainly on getting to know your homeroom and Big Sibs whereas Pt. 1 is focused more so on placement tests. Things were a lot different back when I was a big sib due to the pandemic so if you do have questions about Camp Stuy, I recommend you contact our current chairs @stuybigsibs on Instagram or bigsibchairs24@gmail.com.
3) The number of frees depends on how many classes you take! There are 10 periods in a day and the typical student has maybe 7-8 of those periods as instructional periods. If you take additional elective classes like math team, for example, you will have one less free period. I’ve been informed that Math Team will probably be first period class, so you can expect to have one less free period as a result.
Hope this helps! Good luck at Stuy, and lmk if you have any other questions!
aaa tysm for responding so quickly! i highly respect you 🙌
thank you for answering my questions!
is it possible to reach you in this comment section for questions in the future?
great video by the way! you are an awesome person
@@notaflower yeah, of course! And thank you for the kind words!
I also recommend getting Facebook if you haven’t already and joining your graduating class year’s “Dear Incoming Stuyvesant Class of 2027… WE HAVE ADVICE!” Facebook Group! You’ll find tons of questions asked by your peers, club announcements/advertisements, and if you ever need to ask a question yourself you can get a good range of responses from different perspectives!
stuy is my only goal in life rn studying hard all year long as a 7th grader
Good luck but please make sure to make time for yourself too!
omg same, and the pressure i get from my parents is insane.. good luck to you
Same bro but in 6th
@@dilpreetghotra8814 good luck!
@@GrinGillis It is only through pressure and hardship that true happiness is acheived,the toughness of the school tells apart the weak from the strong.And I dont know how much more "mentally ill" as people define it i could be
keep going you have a nice vlogs
I’m scared bro, gimme sum tips please :>
Just study. I can tutor for shsat i got into stuy co27
@@they.fw.jayden I got into stuy it’s just how to survive it 😭
@@Rafi-gk6hj Hey! Congrats on getting into Stuy! Don’t be scared, you’ll do great! 😁 Here are some tips I’d give for incoming students like you:
1) Don’t be afraid to ask for help! Stuy has a bunch of student resources that are meant to help you! Join the Incoming Student Facebook Groups, meet with your Big Sibs and Guidance Counselors, apply for ARISTA and Writing Center tutoring, and subscribe to Student Union newsletters! There are plenty of upperclassmen out there who WANT to help you; they’ve been in your shoes before!
2) You get out of Stuy what you put into it. Join extracurriculars that you want to, and not just because of your college resume. Take the electives and AP classes that interest you! Start thinking about how you’re going to make the most of your next four years! The minimal effort that got you through middle school *could* get you through Stuy, but why only put in the bare minimum when you’re in NYC’s top high school? Stuy is a great school, but it doesn’t automatically make all students great students. You need to be ready to put in the work, and that might mean sacrificing some free time every week to study.
3) That said, grades aren’t everything! One thing I don’t miss about Stuy is its toxic academic culture. Yes, grades are important, and you definitely should study hard, but don’t make your whole life and personality about studying! It’s okay if you flunk a few tests, it’s okay to not have an A in a class. What’s important is that you learn from your mistakes and don’t give up. Make sure you make time for yourself too!
4) Use freshman year to explore! Join clubs and sports teams. Try things out. Get a B or a C here or there. Talk to people, make friends. Use this year to find out what study methods work for you and what doesn’t. Learn how to manage your time. If there’s a year to make mistakes and figure things out, it’s your freshman year!
I really want to go to stuy
It’s an awesome school :)
Hi Baron. My nephew lives in Douglaston. He's in the 8th grade now but waiting to hear from Stuy. He would also take the LIRR into Penn but I worry about the commute being dangerous on the subway, especially for freshman who aren't familiar with the city. Did you ever have any problems? Thanks.
Hey there! As someone who has a terrible sense of direction, I completely understand how daunting it can be to be commuting from Queens into the big city. I’ve gotten lost a few times myself haha but after the first few weeks, it all becomes second nature. Personally, I have never felt endangered while commuting to school. That said, I would recommend traveling with friends or buddies if that’s at all possible (for safety in numbers and so you don’t get lost/miss your stop)! Let me know if you have any other questions and good luck!
@@baronbang Appreciate the feedback. My nephew goes to MS 67 so he's just waiting to hear back on his high school applications but he really likes Stuy. He's not very "street smart" yet which is why I'm concerned about the subway once he gets into Penn station. Anyway, thanks again. If he is accepted, maybe I'll reach out to you to see if he can speak to you and get more information. He lives in Douglaston. Looks like you take the Little Neck train. Not far.
@@magamaga1827 oh! Haha, I graduated from MS67 too! And yes, I used to take the LIRR from the Little Neck Station. Good luck to him!
Can you give tips on getting into stuy
Hey! Getting into Stuy is solely dependent on your SHSAT score! If I remember correctly, the cutoff usually hovers around 560 each year. I would recommend looking for free practice SHSAT test samples online and taking those to familiarize yourself with the type of questions and format of the test! There should be official ones released by the DOE.
Keep in mind that the test is graded using a raw score and scale chart so when you self-calculate your score, just keep in mind that your score could actually be higher or lower on the real test. Hope this helps!
Hi Aaron it’s Ivan
Hello!
😀