The iPrepGenius blog
Practical, honest articles for parents navigating gifted, state, and admissions testing.
Test-day tips for anxious kids
Practical, kind ways to lower test anxiety so your child can show what they actually know.
ReadMath competitions for elementary & middle school: MOEMS, Kangaroo, MATHCOUNTS & AMC 8
A friendly overview of the major K–8 math competitions — what they are, who they're for, and how to prepare.
ReadPrivate school admissions timeline: a month-by-month guide
When to research, test, apply, and interview for selective private schools — a clear month-by-month plan.
ReadCogAT question types explained (all three batteries)
A breakdown of every CogAT question type — verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal — so you know exactly what your child will see.
ReadHow to get into a gifted program: a parent's guide
The typical path into gifted & talented programs — referral, testing, cutoffs, and how to prepare.
ReadMAP Growth scores explained for parents
What the RIT score means, how percentiles work, and how to read your child's MAP Growth report.
ReadHow to prepare for the Texas STAAR test
What the STAAR covers by grade, how it's scored, and how to help your child prepare without the stress.
ReadISEE vs SSAT: which private-school test should your child take?
A clear comparison of the two main private-school admission tests — sections, scoring, the wrong-answer penalty, and how to choose.
ReadHow to prepare for the OLSAT
The OLSAT's verbal and nonverbal sections, how the SAI is scored, and a simple prep plan for parents.
ReadWhat is a good NNAT score?
How the NNAT is scored — the NAI, percentile, and stanine — and what score gifted programs typically look for.
Read5 signs your child might be ready for gifted testing
Traits commonly associated with giftedness — and a low-pressure next step if several sound familiar.
ReadCogAT vs NNAT vs OLSAT: which gifted test does your district use?
A plain-English comparison of the three most common gifted-screening tests — what each measures, and how to find out which one your child will take.
ReadHow to read your child's CogAT score report
What the CogAT percentile, stanine, and SAS actually mean — and how to tell where your child is strong without panicking over a single number.
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