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Date Email # Subject / Focus Segment
Sep 20, 2025 E1 Welcome All
Subject Line Options:
– You’re Officially on the Founders Access List
– Welcome — You’re Early. That’s a Big Advantage.

Body:
Welcome to the Founders Access List.

You’re now one of the families who will be first to enter the only digital, computer-adaptive SHSAT practice test in February 2026.

Membership will be capped at 1,000 Elite Families and 750 Global Elite Families — just 1,750 total. Being here now means your child has a real advantage.

— The NYC SHSAT Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT) Practice Test Team
Sep 27, 2025 E2 The Big Change (CAT explained) All
Subject Line Options:
– Why the 2026 SHSAT Will Be Harder Than Ever
– The Old Way of Preparing Won’t Work Anymore

Body:
The SHSAT is going adaptive in 2026. That means:
• Paper prep won’t work.
• PDFs can’t adjust in real time.
• Only an adaptive system mimics the new reality.

Founders Access ensures your child trains in the same environment they’ll face on test day.

— The NYC SHSAT Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT) Practice Test Team
Oct 4, 2025 E3 Exclusivity Reminder All
Subject Line Options:
– 1,750 Families. That’s It.
– Why Founders Access Is Strictly Limited

Body:
Founders Access is capped at:
• 1,000 Elite Families
• 750 Global Elite Families

Once those 1,750 spots are filled, enrollment closes. You’re already on the inside — but act fast when doors open.

— The NYC SHSAT Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT) Practice Test Team
Oct 11, 2025 E4 Behind the Scenes All
Body:
The 2026 SHSAT will be unlike anything before it. Our team is building:
• Adaptive engine adjusting by item and passage.
• Data-driven scoring models.
• Smart navigation + timing analytics.

This isn’t a PDF. It’s a fully digital, self-contained rehearsal for the real exam.

— The NYC SHSAT Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT) Practice Test Team
Oct 18, 2025 E5 Parent Pain Point All
Body:
The #1 mistake parents will make in 2026?

Preparing the old way. Paper, worksheets, and tutors who don’t understand adaptive testing will leave students underprepared.

Founders Access solves that. It’s built for the CAT — and it’s only available at the Elite and Global Elite levels.

— The NYC SHSAT Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT) Practice Test Team
Nov 10, 2025 E6 Check-in #1 (DOE middle schools) All
Body:
Nov 12: NYC public middle school 8th graders test.

For 7th graders like yours, the next year will be different — adaptive and digital.
Founders Access ensures your child trains in the exact format of the 2026 SHSAT.

— The NYC SHSAT Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT) Practice Test Team
Nov 13, 2025 E7 Check-in #2 (Charter/Private/Homeschool) All
Body:
Nov 15–16: Charter, private, homeschool, and 6–12 public school students test.

For 7th grade families, the countdown is on — the 2026 SHSAT will be adaptive.
Founders Access is the only authentic rehearsal.

— The NYC SHSAT Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT) Practice Test Team
Nov 21, 2025 E8 Check-in #3 (9th graders) All
Body:
Nov 22–23: 9th graders test.

That closes 2025 — but for your family, the real challenge is Nov 2026. Founders Access prepares your child for the first adaptive SHSAT ever.

— The NYC SHSAT Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT) Practice Test Team
Date Email # Subject / Focus Segment
Dec 2, 2025 E9 Reservation Invite ($50 deposit) + Elite vs Global Elite All
Subject Line Options:
– Reserve Your Founders Access Spot Before It’s Gone
– 1,750 Families Only — Lock Yours Today
– Secure Priority for the 2026 SHSAT CAT Practice Test

Body:
Founders Access opens in February 2026, strictly capped at 1,000 Elite and 750 Global Elite memberships (1,750 total).

Today you can reserve priority with a $50 deposit applied in full at launch.

ELITE — $1,299 (1,000 Families)
Unlimited Retakes • Built for the New CAT • Performance Tracking By Category • True Test Length & Pacing • Adaptive by Topic • Smart Navigation + Progress Bar • Score + Time Analytics • Review Past Answers + Attempts • Detailed Explanations • Drill Mode • Error Log / Weakness Tracker • Printable PDF Reports • $25 to Donate A Practice Test Fund • Separate Parent Login Credentials

GLOBAL ELITE — $1,999 (750 Families)
Everything in Elite, plus: Parent Alerts • Multilingual Reports + Explanations

CTA Button Text: Reserve My Founders Access Spot ($50)

— The NYC SHSAT Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT) Practice Test Team
Dec 16, 2025 E10a Year-End Progress Update (Reserved) Reserved
Subject Line Options:
– Your Founders Access Spot Is Locked — Here’s a Sneak Peek
– Reserved & Ready: Founders Access December Update
– What You’ll Unlock in February

Body:
Your spot is secured. Current build includes: Adaptive engine by topic/passage • Smart navigation + progress bar • Score + time analytics • Drill Mode + Error Log.
Coming in January: Printable PDF reports • (Global Elite) Parent alerts • Multilingual reports + explanations.

CTA Button Text: See What’s Coming Next

— The NYC SHSAT Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT) Practice Test Team
Dec 16, 2025 E10b Year-End Progress Update (Not Reserved) Not Reserved
Subject Line Options:
– Founders Access Update: December Sneak Peek
– Progress Report — But Spots Are Still Limited
– Here’s What We’re Building (Don’t Miss Out)

Body:
Founders opens in February with just 1,750 total memberships. Built so far: Adaptive engine • Smart navigation + progress bar • Score + time analytics • Drill Mode + Error Log.
January adds Printable reports, plus (Global Elite) Parent alerts & Multilingual reports.

Families who reserved with $50 have already locked spots — consider reserving before capacity is gone.

CTA Button Text: Reserve My Founders Access Spot ($50)

— The NYC SHSAT Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT) Practice Test Team
Jan 20, 2026 E11a Countdown to Launch (2 weeks) — Reserved Reserved
Subject Line Options:
– Your Founders Access Launches in 2 Weeks
– Get Ready — February Is Almost Here
– Reserved and Waiting: Launch Countdown

Body:
Launch is in 2 weeks. On Feb 3 you’ll receive your private link; your $50 credit auto-applies. Choose Elite ($1,299) or Global Elite ($1,999) and enter the only authentic SHSAT CAT practice environment.

CTA Button Text: Mark My Calendar — February 3

— The NYC SHSAT Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT) Practice Test Team
Jan 20, 2026 E11b Countdown to Launch (2 weeks) — Not Reserved Not Reserved
Subject Line Options:
– Founders Access Opens in 2 Weeks — Have You Reserved?
– Only 1,750 Families Will Get In — Time Is Running Out
– Your Child’s Priority Access Could Slip Away

Body:
Caps: 1,000 Elite + 750 Global Elite. Many spots already reserved. Reserve today with a $50 deposit (credited at launch) so you don’t miss out when doors open Feb 3.

CTA Button Text: Reserve My Founders Access Spot ($50)

— The NYC SHSAT Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT) Practice Test Team
Feb 3, 2026 E12a LAUNCH DAY — Reserved ($50 credit applied) Reserved
Subject Line Options:
– Your Founders Access Link Is Here
– It’s Time: Founders Access Is Now Open
– You’re In — Start Practicing Today

Body:
The wait is over — your private link is below. Your $50 credit is already applied at checkout. Choose Elite ($1,299) or Global Elite ($1,999) and begin practicing in the real CAT-style environment.

CTA Button Text: Complete My Founders Access Membership

— The NYC SHSAT Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT) Practice Test Team
Feb 3, 2026 E12b LAUNCH DAY — Not Reserved (buy now urgency) Not Reserved
Subject Line Options:
– Founders Access Is Now Open — Spots Are Limited
– Today’s the Day — Will Your Child Get In?
– Founders Access Opens Now (1,750 Families Only)

Body:
Founders Access is live — and capped at 1,000 Elite ($1,299) + 750 Global Elite ($1,999). Many families already reserved; remaining spots are limited. Join now to secure the only authentic digital adaptive SHSAT practice.

CTA Button Text: Join Founders Access Now

— The NYC SHSAT Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT) Practice Test Team
Feb 6, 2026 E13a Reminder — Complete Membership Reserved
Subject Line Options:
– Your Founders Access Membership Awaits
– Complete Your Membership Before Spots Fill
– Finish Securing Your Child’s Advantage

Body:
You reserved your spot — now complete checkout. Your $50 credit is applied. Select Elite or Global Elite and enter the only adaptive SHSAT rehearsal.

CTA Button Text: Complete My Membership Today

— The NYC SHSAT Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT) Practice Test Team
Feb 6, 2026 E13b Reminder — Spots Filling Fast Not Reserved
Subject Line Options:
– Spots Are Filling Fast — Don’t Wait
– Elite & Global Elite Memberships Going Quickly
– Act Now Before Founders Access Closes

Body:
Capacity is nearly full. If you haven’t joined yet, this is your moment to secure one of 1,750 total memberships before doors close.

CTA Button Text: Join Founders Access Now

— The NYC SHSAT Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT) Practice Test Team
Feb 10, 2026 E14a Final Call — Doors Closing Reserved
Subject Line Options:
– Final Reminder — Complete Your Founders Access Membership
– Doors Closing Soon — Don’t Lose Your Spot
– Your Reservation Expires When Founders Closes

Body:
This is the final reminder. Once the 1,750 cap is reached, enrollment closes. Your $50 reservation won’t matter if you miss the cutoff — complete your membership now.

CTA Button Text: Complete My Membership Before Doors Close

— The NYC SHSAT Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT) Practice Test Team
Feb 10, 2026 E14b Final Call — Last Chance Not Reserved
Subject Line Options:
– Last Chance — Founders Access Closing
– This Is It: Founders Access Doors Closing
– Don’t Let Your Child Miss Out on SHSAT CAT Prep

Body:
Final call. Memberships (1,000 Elite + 750 Global Elite) are almost full. Once 1,750 families join, doors close permanently — no waitlist, no reopening.

CTA Button Text: Join Founders Access Before Doors Close

— The NYC SHSAT Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT) Practice Test Team

SHSAT Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT) Practice Tests 2026

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