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[quote=Anonymous]Many schools have a list of testers they recommend. We went to Dana Grasso in Dupont Circle and my son really liked her gentle manner. Keep in mind the WPPSI test is about $400, so if money is an issue, you may want to start saving for that. There are also application fees that vary with each school. Talk to one of the testers, they will tell you when a good time is to get your child tested. I don't remember exactly how it works, but kids are scored based on how they perform in relation to other children in their age group (i.e., 4 years and 9 months through 4 years and 11 months, etc).

If you can, I would start drafting a tentative list of schools you want to visit now. Ask friends and colleagues about their experiences at private schools and read through DCUM with a HUGE grain of salt to gather a general opinion about the schools. Plan to attend the open houses/parents events at the schools in September or October. This will give you a chance to go back if to schools you are on the fence about or really liked/disliked to confirm your feelings. As with anyone, people and organizations have good days and bad days, so you may get an inaccurate impression the first time you visit a school. Try to go with your gut. You know your child best at this point and what kind of environment they will do well in. We decided not to apply to a highly regarded school because we just didn't like elements of their academic program or the vibe. People would say we were crazy, but we did what we knew was best for our child.

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