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So, you might be wondering, what is a classical school? Look no further to answer this question as this article will fill you in about this unique feature of the CPS system, including the classical school's challenging admissions test.
Read MoreIf you are reading this article, there is a good chance that you either know, or suspect, that your child could be gifted. Read on to find out how to get your little genius into a gifted and talented program so she or he can thrive!
Read MoreThe NYC private school kindergarten admissions process can be daunting, but it’s also an exciting journey. We dig into what you most need to know.
Read MoreWhat is the gifted program? These programs deliver a “rigorous, specialized, and accelerated” curriculum to advanced learners. Students learn with similarly gifted peers from teachers trained to meet the unique needs of gifted learners.
Read on to find out more about the gifted program and how to get in to one of these prestigous programs.
Read MoreThere is no doubt that getting into a gifted program or school in CPS is an extremely competitive process. While the odds are stacked against your child, this doesn't mean that there isn't anything you can do to help them have the best chance possible.
In this article, we give our top ten gifted test prep tips to help your child do his her very best on test day, and be accepted into one of these coveted programs.
Read MoreThe T&E Assessment is designed to evaluate a child’s cognitive abilities, critical thinking skills, and overall engagement with learning. It measures how a child processes information, solves problems, and interacts with new concepts. This holistic approach helps schools understand not just what a child knows, but how they think and learn.
Read MoreFor those not in the know, NYC’s G&T Program is like Hogwarts for the academically inclined. Instead of wands, there are No. 2 pencils. Instead of spells, there are algebraic equations. It’s a magical place where young minds get the challenge they crave and the stimulation they need to stay engaged. But how does one gain entry into this elite institution? Let's break it down
Read MoreJohn Hopkins Center for Talented Youth: How To Get InFounded in 1979 by Julian Stanley, the Center for Talented Youth (CTY) is an extension of John Hopkins University. It was initially established to determine the rates at which gifted children can learn and is one of the first US programs to provide those children with a specific set of opportunities. Only students who qualify are eligible for CTY programs. Read on to learn more about the specific tests and admissions process that qualify your child for these unique opportunities and enable him or her to join the ranks of CTY’s alumni, including famous alums Lady Gaga and Mark Zuckerberg!
In an urban district that serves almost 400,000 students, it can be intimidating and challenging to navigate the waters that are the public school system. But in Chicago Public Schools (CPS), many parents are arming themselves with important research and facts to help them make the best decision about where to send their child.
Read MoreIn this post, we provide an overview of the "verbal" section or battery of the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT), which includes 3 question types. We also provide links to sample questions and strategies for each of these 3 question types.
Read MoreThe Stanford Achievement test (Stanford-10) both at home and abroad, to assess a student’s progress towards high academic standards. Though being replaced by state-created tests mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act in many places, the Stanford-10 is thought to be the more comprehensive exam. Read on to learn more.
Read MoreIn this post, we start with an overview of "Number Analogies" question types. We also provide a sample question, accompanied by tips and strategies that every student can use to perform successfully on "Number Analogies" questions during the official CogAT® exam.
Read MoreIn this post, we start with an overview of "Number Puzzles" question types. We also provide a sample question, accompanied by tips and strategies that every student can use to perform successfully on "Number Puzzles" questions during the official CogAT® exam.
Read MoreIn this post, we start with an overview of "Number Series" question types. We also provide a sample question, accompanied by tips and strategies that every student can use to perform successfully on "Number Series" questions during the official CogAT® exam.
Read MoreIn this post, we start with an overview of the "Quantitative" section/battery of the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT), which includes 3 question types. We provide links to sample questions and strategies for each of these 3 question types. We also provide more general tips and strategies that students can use to perform successfully on the verbal section of the official CogAT® test.
Read MoreIn this post, we start with an overview of "Paper Folding" question types. We also provide a sample question, accompanied by tips and strategies that every student can use to perform successfully on "Paper Folding" questions during the official CogAT® exam.
Read MoreIn this post, we start with an overview of "Figure Matrix" question types. We also provide a sample question, accompanied by tips and strategies that student can use to perform successfully on "Figure Matrix" questions during the official CogAT® exam.
Read MoreIn this post, we start with an overview of "Figure Classification" question types. We also provide a sample question, accompanied by tips and strategies that student can use to perform successfully on "Figure Classification" questions during the official CogAT® exam.
Read MoreIn this post, we start with an overview of "Picture/Verbal Classifications" question types. We also provide a sample question, accompanied by tips and strategies that every student can use to perform successfully on "Picture/Verbal Classifications" questions during the official CogAT® exam.
Read MoreIn this post, we start with an overview of the "nonverbal" section/battery of the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT), which includes 3 question types. We provide links to sample questions and strategies for each of these 3 question types. We also provide more general tips and strategies that students can use to perform successfully on the verbal section of the official CogAT® test.
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