[UAGCNews] Rocky Mountain Academic Talent Search (RMATS)

[Teri Lane]

Attached please find the info bulletin and editable application
form for the Rocky Mountain Academic Talent Search (RMATS). The
process has changed from past years.  Past participants are not
automatically prequalified to test again, but must submit scores
or a letter of reference to participate.  Teri L

 

Rocky Mountain Academic Talent Search

 For 3rd - 9th grade students

The Rocky Mountain Academic Talent Search (RMATS) is an academic
talent search program providing opportunities for assessment,
recognition, and special summer programs for academically
talented youth.  

RMATS invites capable and motivated 6th through 9th grade
students to take the SAT or ACT college entrance test not usually
taken until high school.  Younger students (3rd through 6th
grade) take the challenging EXPLORE test.  These tests provide a
higher ceiling for students who already test at the upper limits
of in-grade assessments.   

This above-level testing experience allows students to:

*         better evaluate their strengths 

*         practice taking a more challenging test

*         compare their scores with other high achieving students

*         qualify for special summer opportunities

*         receive recognition of their outstanding abilities

*         receive suggestions for educational planning

 

Beginning in 2007, Gifted and Talented district coordinators,
facilitators, and counselors DID NOT receive packets for the
Rocky Mountain Talent Search.  Materials are online at www.du.edu
<http://www.du.edu/>  .  Financial aid is available for qualified
students.  

STEP ONE: Parents mail an application (that they have fill out
online and printed) and talent search fee of $30 to RMATS by mid
November (dates vary depending on test date) in order to receive
a registration packet for January/February out-of-level tests
(tests must be completed by February to be eligible to
participate in the award ceremony at the University of Utah).  

STEP TWO: After receiving the test registration packet, parents
mail test fee and completed test registration materials to the
test company.  The only exception is the EXPLORE test.  The
testing fee of $26 is submitted along with the application fee to
RMATS.

In the spring, students are sent an Interpretive Guide to help
them understand their scores and review how they scored relative
to other academically talented students their age. This guide
includes suggestions for educational planning. They also receive
a Summer Opportunities Guide describing educational opportunities
for high ability students in the Rocky Mountain region, including
the Youth Academy of Excellence at the University of Utah.   

The RMTS Awards Ceremony is held at the University of Utah each
May for the highest scoring Utah participants.  

 

For further information, please contact the RMATS staff at the
University of Denver: (303) 871-2983 or go to www.du.edu/city .

 

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