Entrance Qualifications

Selection
The task of selecting students for any gifted program is one of the most controversial issues in gifted education.   Some programs emphasize selection according to achievement.  Other programs emphasize potential.  All selection is an inexact science with many uncontrolled variables.  Selection for one gifted program in no way guarantees selection for another gifted program.

High verbal abilities have been found to correlate with high intelligence.  The instruments we use measure both verbal, quantitative, perceptual, and creative abilities.  Professional recommendations, interviews, and parent inventories are also considered.

Testing
In order to be considered for admission, a student should be tested by a psychologist using either the WPPSI-R or the WISC-3.  The WPPSI-R is used for younger children and the WISC-3 for older students.  We generally accept children who score in the 90th percentile or above if the psychologist and our admissions committee recommend placement in our school.

When the test results and other information are received, the University Schools Admissions Committee reviews the separate sections of the tests, parent information forms, and any other pertinent information before making a placement recommendation.  We will then contact the parents with the decision made about the admission.

Steps to Admission

1. Have your student tested.
    
2. Complete Parent Inventory
    
3. Submit test results and Parent Inventory Form, and we will activate a file for your child.
    
4. Depending on test scores, Admissions Committee recommendations, and openings in the class, we will forward enrollment forms or you can request that your child be put in the waiting pool.

Psychologists
If you would like to have your child tested, we recommend:

Dr. Paul Schwartz               Testing generally lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour
493-7185                             Charge is $150

Dr. Mary Rineer                  Testing generally takes 2 to 3 hours
747-8282                             Charge is $250 and includes parent conference

Dr. Cleatta Shumate           Testing generally takes 2 to 3 hours
747-8282                             Charge is $250 and includes parent conference

Gina Kingsley                      Testing generally takes 45 minutes - 1 hour
Dr. Ann Taylor                      Charge is $175
584-4321 

Forward all results to:

University School
600 S. College Ave.
Tulsa, OK  74104
Attn:  Debra Price, Coordinator of Admissions