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Is my child gifted?

Answer 8 quick questions about traits commonly associated with giftedness. It's an informal indicator for parents — not a diagnosis — with a friendly next step.

Did your child reach milestones (talking, reading, counting) noticeably early?
Does your child have an unusually large vocabulary for their age?
Does your child ask deep 'why' and 'how' questions and want detailed answers?
Does your child remember facts, places, or details with surprising ease?
Does your child notice patterns, sort things, or solve puzzles quickly?
Can your child focus intensely on a topic they love for a long time?
Does your child prefer older kids or adults for conversation?
Is your child sensitive — strong feelings about fairness, or intense reactions?

Common questions

How do I know if my child is gifted?

Common signs include early milestones, a large vocabulary, deep curiosity, strong memory, quick pattern recognition, intense focus on interests, preferring older company, and heightened sensitivity. These are indicators, not a diagnosis — formal identification uses a cognitive test like the CogAT, NNAT, or OLSAT, usually administered by a school or psychologist.

What test is used to identify gifted students?

Most U.S. districts use a cognitive ability test — most commonly the CogAT, NNAT, or OLSAT. The specific test and qualifying cutoff vary by district and can change year to year.

What score is considered gifted?

Many gifted programs use a cutoff around the 95th–98th percentile, sometimes against national norms and sometimes local norms. The exact threshold varies by district, grade, and program.

Can you prepare for a gifted test?

Yes — familiarity with question types, pacing practice, and targeted work on weak areas all help a child show their true ability on test day. iPrepGenius offers a free diagnostic and adaptive practice for CogAT/NNAT/OLSAT-style reasoning.