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[quote=Anonymous]This thread is off-track, so let us get back to the original discussion.

To answer the OP's question the type of questions for magnet tests are published.

To answer some of the other posters’ questions, yes there are prep classes. However, many prep classes do not teach the relevant test taking skills. I have some experience in this area. My DS is a smart kid, but performed poorly in HGC test. In spite of his need being recognized in the form of being placed in the wait pool, MCPS did not provide the appropriate service due to lack of spots in the HGC. He suffered through the next two years due to lack of challenge. As a risk mitigation strategy, I did prep him at home for MS magnet test and he was accepted into both MSCS and Humanities. I also prepped him for HS magnet test and he was accepted into all three programs at Poolesville and RM. I am not saying that I could have prepped him if he did not have the foundation to start with. But, the magnet tests are standardized test (similar to SAT) and the skills can be improved / developed.  As a parent you have to know the difference between various prep classes though to know which one can really help your kids before handing them top dollars.
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