Northwestern University’s Midwest Academic Talent Search (NUMATS) is a research-validated, above-grade-level testing program that offers EXPLORE, ACT, and SAT to eligible students. The PSAT™8/9 test, designed for students in grades 8 and 9, is administered to students in grades 3 through 6. SAT® and ACT®, designed for students in grades 11 and 12, are administered to students in grades 6 through 9. NUMATS identifies academic ability, measures growth and connects gifted students to educational resources and opportunities for enrichment and acceleration. The S.A.T. is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions.
Although participation in NUMATS is voluntary, students can benefit from:
* Information about their ability that grade-level tests do not provide * Academic planning and resource options based on test scores * Information about education programs for gifted students * Experience and practice taking EXPLORE, ACT, and SAT, which are used to measure college and career readiness
Visit the NUMATS website at www.ctd.northwestern.edu/numats. This website contains all the information needed to make an informed decision, including the fees and registration deadlines. This registration process is completed at home.