OLSAT Test Prep — A Parent's Guide
The OLSAT (Otis-Lennon School Ability Test) measures verbal and nonverbal reasoning and is widely used for gifted and accelerated program admission, often alongside or instead of the NNAT.
It moves quickly and covers a broad range of reasoning types, so knowing the formats in advance is a big advantage.
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Verbal Comprehension & Reasoning
Following directions, analogies, classification, and logical reasoning with words.
Nonverbal Figural Reasoning
Pattern matrices, series, and figural analogies with shapes.
Nonverbal Quantitative Reasoning
Number series and number-based logic.
How to prep for the OLSAT
- Cover both the verbal and nonverbal sections — the OLSAT blends them.
- Practice 'following directions' items, which trip up many first-timers.
- Work on pacing; the OLSAT has many questions in a short window.
OLSAT FAQ
What is the OLSAT used for?
Gifted and talented program placement, and in some districts as part of kindergarten or accelerated-track admission.
How is the OLSAT scored?
Scores are reported as a School Ability Index (SAI) and percentiles; gifted cutoffs are usually the 95th+ percentile.
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