US Education & Gifted Testing Guides
Guides on gifted program testing in the US, CogAT, ISEE, SSAT, private school admissions, and gifted identification for American students.
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Gifted Program Testing Guide: How US Gifted Identification Works and How to Prepare
How US gifted and talented programs identify students — CogAT, WISC-V, NWEA MAP, and OLSAT explained, with score thresholds by program type and a practical preparation guide for families.
NWEA MAP Scores Explained: What RIT Scores Mean and How to Interpret Your Child's Results
NWEA MAP RIT score benchmarks by grade for reading, math and science — is your child's score good? 2025–26 national norm percentiles, grade-level averages, and the RIT thresholds that qualify for gifted programs.
ISEE vs SSAT: The Complete Guide to Private School Entrance Exams in the US
Everything you need to know about the ISEE and SSAT — how each test works, score reporting, key differences, which to choose for your target schools, and how to prepare effectively.
How to Prepare Your Child for a Gifted Test: A Practical Guide for US Families
Can you prepare for a gifted test? Yes — but it depends on the test. This guide covers what's trainable for CogAT, OLSAT and NNAT, the specific skills that respond to practice, and how to build them without undermining the test's validity.