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Admissions & Enrollment

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Admissions at EverCurious Minds

Who Do We Serve?

We serve gifted and advanced learners in grades 3–8 who:

  • Thrive on challenge and deep thinking

  • Learn best through discussion, inquiry, and hands-on problem solving

  • Benefit from learning alongside intellectual peers

  • Need an environment that understands gifted social-emotional development

At EverCurious Minds, our admissions process is designed to ensure a strong academic and social-emotional fit for gifted learners. We take a whole-child approach that looks beyond test scores to understand each student’s learning profile, needs, and readiness for our program.

Our Admissions Philosophy

Giftedness cannot be captured by a single number. While cognitive ability data helps us understand how a student thinks, we intentionally avoid achievement testing as a gatekeeper. Instead, we use multiple measures to determine readiness and fit.

Our goal is not to find “perfect” students, it’s to build a learning community where students are appropriately challenged, supported, and understood.

Admissions Criteria

To be considered for full-time enrollment, students typically demonstrate:

  • Cognitive ability scores at or above the 95th percentile (or comparable evidence of advanced reasoning)

  • Strong curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills

  • Readiness for advanced academic discussion and independent work

  • Social-emotional readiness for a small, collaborative learning environment

Students who do not yet meet full-time criteria may still be eligible for part-time enrollment or enrichment programs.

How the Admissions Process Works

Flowchart detailing the admissions process at EverCurious Minds, including steps: Submit Interest Form, Family Conversation, Ability & Readiness Review, Placement & Enrollment Decision, and Welcome to EverCurious Minds, with icons and descriptions for each step.

Step 1: Inquiry Form
Families complete a brief interest form to help us understand their child’s background, strengths, and needs.

Step 2: Family Conversation
We schedule a conversation to learn more about your child, answer questions, and determine whether EverCurious Minds may be a good fit.

Step 3: Review of Materials
We review a combination of:

  • Cognitive ability testing (no achievement tests required)

  • Parent input and developmental history

  • Work samples or prior projects (when available)

  • A short performance-based task designed to observe thinking, not content mastery

Step 4: Placement Recommendation
Based on the full profile, we recommend:

  • Full-time enrollment

  • Part-time enrollment

  • Enrichment programming

Performance-Based Tasks

Enrichment & Alternative Entry Points

Our Commitment to Families

Submit an Interest Form

Rather than testing what students know, our performance tasks allow students to demonstrate how they think. Tasks may include:

  • Solving an open-ended problem with multiple possible solutions

  • Analyzing a complex scenario and explaining reasoning

  • Designing or improving a model, system, or solution

There are no right or wrong answers—these tasks are used to observe reasoning, creativity, and persistence.

Students who are not yet ready for full-time placement, or families seeking a lighter commitment, may enter through:

  • Part-time enrollment

  • Summer enrichment camps

  • Short-term or thematic programs

These options allow students to experience our learning environment while we continue to assess fit and readiness.

We value transparency, communication, and partnership. Families can expect:

  • Honest feedback and clear placement recommendations

  • A thoughtful, respectful admissions experience

  • A school community that prioritizes challenge, belonging, and growth

If you’re unsure whether EverCurious Minds is the right fit, we encourage you to reach out, we’re happy to talk.

Ready to Begin?
Complete our interest form or contact us to schedule a conversation.