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San Diego Unified Gifted & Talented Testing 2026
Dates, tests, and score cutoffs for San Diego Unified's gifted and talented (G&T) program, gathered from public district sources.
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Which test does San Diego Unified use?
Per district publications. Verify with your district.
About San Diego Unified
CogAT has three sections: Verbal, Nonverbal, and Quantitative. Testing runs March through June. San Diego Unified is second largest CA district. Uses differentiated instruction through cluster grouping and special day classes.
Source: originstutoring.com
Entry grades
2nd grade (universal), 3rd-5th grade (new students), 12,000 students tested annually
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Application window
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Testing dates
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Score cutoff
Multi-criteria matrix includes: test scores, grades, teacher input, parent input. Top 1% qualify for Seminar program (advanced track). Cluster grouping for identified gifted students. Weighs economic challenges, transience, disabilities, and ELL status.
Per district publications. Verify with your district.
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