The High School Admission Test (HSAT) is used as selection criteria across many high school programs, including selective enrollment, international baccalaureate, and career and technical education programs. For many 8th grade students, preparing for the HSAT is a...
As many students continue to embrace remote learning, several changes have become necessary for the NWEA (Northwestern Evaluation Association) MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) tests. Every year, these tests are top of mind for parents of rising 5th and 9th grade...
The recent college admissions cheating scandal was a wake-up call for parents everywhere, and if you’re feeling overwhelmed and betrayed, it’s understandable. This scandal is confirmation that students who make it into selective schools don’t always do so on their own...
Gifted in Illinois has changed! In August 2017, the state of Illinois signed the School Report Card Act and the Accelerated Placement Act into law, mandating school district policies and procedures regarding gifted students and acceleration. Both of these went into...
A Note to Parents Following Selective Test Results: Did your child’s gifted test or NWEA MAP scores surprise you? Whether your child received the selective enrollment test results you were hoping for or not, it’s worth recognizing all the successes you’ve helped them...
