If you have been looking into CogAT courses to help your student make the most of the educational opportunities available to them, Varsity Tutors offers private CogAT classes that are well worth your time. The CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test) is an aptitude test used for admission in the gifted programs at certain schools, to help identify a homeschooled student's academic strengths, and to help identify at-risk youth for further assessment. It assesses a test-taker's learned problem-solving and reasoning skills in three areas: verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal, all of which correlate well to academic achievement. A private CogAT class may give your student more self-confidence heading into the exam.
One of the benefits of investing in a CogAT course is access to a knowledgeable instructor who can answer any questions you have about the test. For example, many parents would like a breakdown of exactly what the Stanine scores the test uses actually mean. The chart below highlights this information:
Score Breakdown
Stanine | % Rank | Description |
9 | 96-99 |
Very High |
8 | 89-95 | Above Average |
7 | 77-88 | Above Average |
6 | 60-76 | Average |
5 | 40-59 | Average |
4 | 23-39 | Average |
3 | 11-22 | Below Average |
2 | 4-10 | Below Average |
1 | 1-3 | Very Low |
One of the CogAT secrets is that it asks questions that students are unfamiliar with in order to assess their cognitive ability. In other words, how will a student react to a new type of problem? Needless to say, experience with the formatting of the exam could provide a significant advantage as students would know what to expect beforehand. For this reason, many students take practice tests during their private CogAT class.
Practice tests may also help identify your student's unique areas of opportunity, or the topics that should focus on in their CogAT prep class. The list below breaks down the types of questions students might see according to grade level:
- Grades K-2
- Oral Vocabulary
- Verbal Reasoning
- Relational Concepts
- Figure Classification
- Matrices
- Grades 3-12
- Verbal Classification
- Sentence Completion
- Verbal Analogies
- Quantitative Relations
- Number Series
- Equation building
- Figure Classification
- Figure Analogies
A CogAT prep course may be a perfect place for your student to prepare for the exact exam they plan to take. There are no time constraints in a private CogAT course, so the student in your life can spend as much time as they need to on any topic. Their instructor may also be able to cater sessions to your student's unique needs. For instance, a visual learner might use visual aids such as counting cubes to prepare for the quantitative questions on the exam, while an auditory learner could benefit more from oral repetition.
Varsity Tutors also strives to make attending our CogAT prep courses as convenient as possible. All instruction happens on our proprietary Live Learning Platform, allowing students to meet with their instructor online instead of a physical location such as a library. We also try our best to connect every student with an instructor who suits their schedule. If school, work, and extracurricular activities limit your availability on Wednesdays, we might try to refer you to a teacher who won't want to meet on Wednesdays. Test prep should fit into your life, not the other way around.
If you would like to learn more about the benefits of our CogAT prep classes or are ready to enroll, give us a call today! Expert Educational Directors are currently standing by to assist you any way they can. We look forward to working with you!
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Zachary: CogAT course instructor
...is in Elementary Education and I am finishing up my Master's degree in Special Education. I completed my student teaching in the city of Pittsburgh, and am a licensed teacher in the state of Virginia, where I have been teaching for several years. While my expertise is working with K-6 students in math, reading, writing and standardized test taking, I've tutored students K-12 on algebra, geometry, English (including all AP courses) and history courses. I'm...
Education & Certification
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Masters in Education, Special Education
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- NNAT
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- Geography
- +52 subjects
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Katherine: CogAT course instructor
I am a multi-level, multi-subject educator offering 8+ years experience in instruction; consistent performance record and excellent reviews; and innovative instructional methods to maximize student understanding and performance across various learning styles, abilities, and interests. It is my pleasure to educate through Varsity Tutors.... My philosophy in education is that all students are smart. It is my job as an educator to meet each student where they are and to guide them in the achievement of their educational goals. Learning should be personalized and fun.
Education & Certification
- University of St. Thomas - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Loyola Marymount University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- HSPT
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- ISEE
- +53 subjects
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Amanda: CogAT course instructor
...University with my Masters in Teaching for Early and Elementary Education. I have done post-graduate coursework for working with Gifted and Talented students. I am in my fifth year teaching and currently teaching in a private Kindergarten. In the afternoons I also help with homework help for K-5 students. I have previously taught 4th grade and in early childhood settings. I was also a tutor for Huntington Learning Centers while I was searching for a...
Education & Certification
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Masters, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- SSAT
- ISEE
- OLSAT
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Britni: CogAT course instructor
...coordinator/instructionalist specialist, in this position I work with at- risk struggling students in small groups to help them be successful. I also work with their teachers on helping them develop plans for their struggling students. I have had the privilege to tutor my classroom students and have had a tremendous amount of success with seeing them grow academically. I celebrate all growth with my students. I believe that in order to be successful and to...
Education & Certification
- University of North Texas - Bachelors, Sociology
- Texas A & M University-Commerce - Masters, Curriculum and Instruction
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- ISEE
- Middle School Writing
- ACT Reading
- +23 subjects
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Dolly: CogAT course instructor
...I strongly believe in giving back to the community and helping kids and young people to build and get clear ideas about their careers.I love and enjoy tutoring, especially math and computer science subjects. I have been a tutor and mentor for a lot of kids for about 4 years, and I feel proud when I see them achieve their goal. I strongly believe one should have a solid fundamentals of the basic stuff to...
Education & Certification
- UTD - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
- UTD - Master of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- UK A Level
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
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Patricia: CogAT course instructor
...Fundations Reading, Words Their Way Spelling, Lucy Calkins Writing Program, and Being a Writer writing program allows me to have a wide array of resources to choose from in order to find the best way to help your child be successful. My tutoring experience includes working with Grades K-6 in all areas, including study skills as well as organizational skills. I believe in teaching skills that your child will be able to carry with him/her...
Education & Certification
- William Paterson University of New Jersey - Bachelor in Arts, Special Education/Elementary Education
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- SSAT
- ISEE
- REGENTS
- +57 subjects
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Peter: CogAT course instructor
...taught 7th and 8th grade English for the past two years at Noble Academy, a charter school in Columbus. All of my classes have demonstrated positive growth over the course of a year. I also run a college prep clinic for students from Somali backgrounds and have done so for the past four years. I started in education through Teach for America as a Spanish and remedial English teacher at a high school in Greenwood,...
Education & Certification
- Syracuse University - Bachelor of Science, Journalism
- Ohio State - Masters in Education, English Education
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- REGENTS
- K-11th Grade Standardized Tests
- ACCUPLACER
- +253 subjects
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Tiffany: CogAT course instructor
...years of classroom teaching experience and two years as a tutor in different educational settings. I have my Bachelors degree in Elementary/Deaf Education, my Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and my Educational Specialist in Teacher Leadership. I love horseback riding, reading, evenings at the theatre with friends, or window shopping with my husband at the local outlet mall. But above all, I am dedicated to your child's academic success. I come prepared with many...
Education & Certification
- Flagler College - Bachelor in Arts, Elem. Ed K-6, Deaf Ed K-12
- Walden University - Unknown, Teacher Leadership
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- Reading
- Summer
- Elementary School Math
- +12 subjects
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Christine: CogAT course instructor
...Honors Undergrad Bachelor of Arts Degree in English at University of Toronto, Canada. I have fiction editorial experience with the online literary journal, "Lunch Ticket," which highlighted talented Young Adult (High School level) writers, and have published an article there on Neurodiversity. I have also published poetry and produced a film that debuted at a film festival last year. I am always impressed by the imagination that young people bring to the field of writing...
Education & Certification
- University of Toronto - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Antioch University-Los Angeles - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- ISEE
- STAAR EOC
- SAT Subject Tests
- +65 subjects
Education & Certification
- Florida State University - Bachelor in Arts, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- UK A Level
- GED
- ISEE
- +261 subjects
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Michael: CogAT course instructor
When I was 15 years old, I knew that I wanted to be a math teacher. It was all because of a fantastic math teacher that I had in high school. I have taught math at many levels and I still love showing students math concepts. At this time in my life I do not want the responsibility of teaching a class, so tutoring math is in my best interest right now.
Education & Certification
- Indiana State University - Master of Arts, Education
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- UK A Level
- Grade 9 Mathematics
- Pre-Calculus
- +13 subjects
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Stacey: CogAT course instructor
...an exchange student in Spain, and since graduation, have traveled to six continents. Previously I was a Teacher's Assistant in a public elementary school in Manhattan, where I had the rewarding opportunity of teaching and coaching beginning reading, writing and math skills within both a kindergarten and a 1st grade integrated co-teaching (ICT) classroom. In addition, I've taught academic subjects to 6th and 7th grade students in a unique, dual language, bilingual Spanish school in...
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- CLEP
- REGENTS
- ACT
- +57 subjects
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Lydia: CogAT course instructor
...doors for me in my life, and I hope to create those same opportunities for other students through diligent, compassionate instruction. I have been a tutor since I was in the eighth grade and have helped my younger siblings and cousins with homework ever since I was a child. I come from a single-parent home, but was a very driven student who graduated as valedictorian of one of America's top public high schools in a...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
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Chiaki: CogAT course instructor
...to Japan. Those countries included Paraguay, Argentina, Canada and Australia. I attended different school systems where English or Japanese was not the first language. There I learned how to communicate with students from different backgrounds by exploring how I could adapt myself in the multi-cultural environment and this experience, in addition to the varying cultural exposure, has set me a goal to become a language teacher. Since then, I have been teaching ESL and Japanese...
Education & Certification
- Kanagawa University - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
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- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- UK A Level
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- Harris-Stowe State University - Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Lindenwood University - Master of Arts Teaching, Middle School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
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- ACT
- +19 subjects
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Christopher: CogAT course instructor
...tutored everything from pre-algebra to calculus 3 as well as college physics and chemistry. I enjoy tutoring trigonometry the most. I have tutored a wide range of age groups and individuals with diverse backgrounds and learning styles. My teaching philosophy is that each student needs a little bit different technique in order to be most effective so I use strategies to determine what would help the student the most. The role of a tutor is...
Education & Certification
- Westminster College of Fulton - Bachelor of Science, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- Calculus
- Multivariable Calculus
- Physics 11
- +25 subjects
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- Cornerstone University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- REGENTS
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- +48 subjects
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- California University - Doctor of Philosophy, Organizational Leadership
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- CLEP
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- UK A Level
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Medha: CogAT course instructor
...Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST). I plan to major in Computer Science and minor in Economics. The very first time I got involved in tutoring was in middle school where I participated in a program called Homework Helpers. Since then, I have taken up multiple tutoring/teaching opportunities. For the past 3 years, I have been a teaching assistant at Manabadi, a Telugu school, where I help students learn to read, write,...
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- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- NNAT
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Nikitha: CogAT course instructor
...at the University of Virginia, working towards my degrees in biology and computer science. I have worked with K-12 students of all ages in a variety of subjects, including help with their school curriculum as well as SAT prep. I tutor many subjects but especially love tutoring math because problem-solving is so satisfying. I love the moments when I can see something "click" and students finally understand concepts they were struggling with.
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- SAT
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- PSAT
- +58 subjects