Free SCAT Practice Test

55 verbal analogy questions (A:B::C:?) and antonym questions. All vocabulary is deliberately above the student's grade level — this is intentional. The SCAT is designed to separate gifted students who already know above-grade vocabulary from those who don't.

55 quantitative comparison questions: "Column A vs. Column B — which is greater?" No calculators. Math content is 1–2 grade levels above the student's current grade. Speed and mental math are crucial.

SCAT scores are used to qualify for Johns Hopkins CTY programs — some of the most rigorous and rewarding academic opportunities available to gifted students. Different CTY programs have different SCAT score thresholds.

Study vocabulary 2 grade levels above your child's current grade. SCAT verbal content is deliberately above grade level — this is a feature, not a flaw.

Practice quantitative comparisons — they're a unique format. "Which is greater: Column A or Column B?" requires different thinking than standard arithmetic problems.

Build mental math speed. No calculators are allowed on the SCAT quantitative section, and 55 items in ~30 minutes demands fast, accurate mental arithmetic.

Understand the above-level testing concept before the test. Knowing that "this test is supposed to be hard" prevents discouragement and helps students stay calm.

Use SCAT specifically (not other gifted test prep) — the format is unique. CogAT or NNAT prep does not transfer to the SCAT's analogy and comparison format.