# NYC’s elite high school entrance exam an epic fail as computer glitch sends kids packing

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/nycs-elite-high-school-entrance-exam-an-epic-fail-as-computer-glitch-sends-kids-packing/
- Published: 2026-11-14T22:04:10+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T22:22:54+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/14/us-news/thousands-of-nyc-students-sent-home-from-shsat-over-computer-glitch/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- A glitch disrupted the SHSAT for about 2,500 pupils.
- The DOE says affected pupils will get a new test date.
- Some pupils who finished may request a retest.

## Summary

About 2,500 New York City pupils were unable to start or finish the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test on Saturday after a technical failure disrupted testing across multiple sites. The incident has prompted angry responses from parents and calls for the Department of Education to explain what happened, as the exam determines admission to several of the city’s selective schools.

The DOE attributed the disruption to problems with testing provider Pearson and said affected pupils would receive a new test date, to be announced by 20 November. Those who completed the exam but believe the fault harmed their performance may request a retest. This is the first year the city has used an adaptive digital version of the test; the SHSAT is the sole admission criterion for eight of New York City’s nine specialised high schools.

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