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Orange Unified Gifted & Talented Testing 2026
Dates, tests, and score cutoffs for Orange Unified's gifted and talented (G&T) program, gathered from public district sources.
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Which tests does Orange Unified use?
Per district publications. Verify with your district.
About Orange Unified
Orange Unified School District in California offers a comprehensive GATE program with universal screening for third grade students and eligibility for students in grades 2-6. The district uses the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT) for grades 4-6 and Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) for grades 2-3, with a 95th percentile or higher score requirement for qualification.
Source: orangeusd.org
Entry grades
2-6
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Application window
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Testing dates
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Score cutoff
95th percentile or higher
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