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Los Angeles Unified Gifted & Talented Testing 2026
Dates, tests, and score cutoffs for Los Angeles Unified's gifted and talented (G&T) program, gathered from public district sources.
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Which test does Los Angeles Unified use?
Per district publications. Verify with your district.
About Los Angeles Unified
Two-track system: GATE Magnet (district-wide, tested) and SAS (school-based, referral). Multiple pathways to qualification including OLSAT scores, achievement tests, or LAUSD psychologist assessment.
Source: testingmom.com
Entry grades
2nd grade
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Application window
October - November
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Testing dates
March
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Score cutoff
85th percentile or higher on OLSAT (or qualified via other criteria including 99.9% on intellectual test for Highly Gifted)
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