IQ Assessment & School Admissions Testing

Preferred Psychologists for Harker School, Tesselations, Nueva School, Davidson Institute & Helios School

For over 10 years, Turning Points Educational Solutions has supported families in the school admissions process requiring IQ tests. Many private and gifted programs request an “IQ” test as a supplemental component of their application. We are on the preferred psychologists lists for the Harker School, Helios School, Tesselations, and the Nueva Schools and have enjoyed supporting their families in the past. Other programs, such as online schools, specialized programs, and other specialty services may require IQ testing to be completed. We are happy to support both adults and families in the IQ testing process regardless of the specific need.

What to Expect

Locations in South Bay & Peninsula

Our locations are conveniently located in the heart of San Jose and right next to Insterstate 101 in Redwood City. We also have both weekday and weekend appointments!

Quick Turnaround

A copy of the report will be provided a few days after the appointment. For school/program admissions, the Ravenna IQ upload should also be delegated to us within your application portal.

Expert Evaluators

Our Licensed Educational Psychologists are adept in the assessment and IQ process and have expertise working with students & adults who are English fluent or second language learners.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I complete payment?

Payment is collected directly when you book your appointment on our website (turningpointsed.com/book-iq/). After reserved your appointment, you will be prompted to enter your payment details through our secure Stripe checkout. Once payment is confirmed, you will receive an email with your reservation details and next steps for the intake form.

For vouchers, please reach out to us info@turningpointsed.com.

What cognitive and/or academic achievement measures does Turning Points utilize?

We may utilize any of the following measures based on your specific needs as well as the requirements of schools/programs to which you are applying:

Cognitive Assessment System-Second Edition (CAS-2)
Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children, Second Edition Normative Update (K-ABC II NU)
Test of Nonverbal Intelligence-Fourth Edition (TONI-4)
Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV)
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition (WISC-V)
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV)
Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Fourth Edition (WIAT-IV)
Woodcock-Johnson V, Tests of Cognitive Abilities (WJ-V COG)
Woodcock-Johnson V, Tests of Achievement (WJ-V ACH)

How do I know which version of the Wechsler scales to select for my child?

Depending on the exact age of your child, we will typically administer:

For ages 5 years, 11 months and under: The Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence – Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV)
For ages 6 years, 0 months to 15 years, 11 months: The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fifth Edition (WISC-V).
For ages 16 years, 0 months and up: The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale – Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV)

If I want the information just for myself, is Turning Points able to send me the test results directly or does it have to go to a school?

For school-aged clients, parents/guardians with educational rights over the client will automatically receive a copy of the final report.

To share the report with outside individuals, schools, or programs: during registration, you will be prompted to indicate whether the assessment will be used for admissions purposes. We require signed consent to submit your report to the program(s) you are applying to.

Can I make my child’s testing appointment for any time of day?

For younger children in particular, it is typically in their best interest to schedule the appointments during the morning hours, when they are typically more alert and the appointment does not conflict with nap time or times when they may be hungry. For older clients that prefer to sleep in, afternoon appointments may be best. It is important to schedule the appointment for the time of day that will allow the client to do their very best.

How do I know the earliest available slot to book for my child?

You can navigate to the calendar within the booking page to view our up-to-date availability for testing. For accommodating specific scheduling requests, please reach out to info@turningpointsed.com.

If I select a testing date the week of a program’s deadline, will that incur any additional fees?

Yes. Appointments scheduled within 7-days/one week of an admissions deadline incurs a $100 expedited fee to ensure completion/submission of your child’s report in a timely manner.

How long will the appointment be?

Ages 3-5 years old: 1-hour appointment
Ages 6 & up: 2-hour appointment

Are parents allowed to stay for the testing appointment?

To protect the integrity of the assessment, parents are not allowed to remain in the testing room during the appointment. Parents are welcome to wait outside our offices. We appreciate your understanding in ensuring the validity of your child’s test results. Our clinicians have many years’ experience ensuring that clients are comfortable before beginning the assessment tasks.

If you anticipate that the client will not be able to separate from their parents/caregivers for the appointment, please reach out to info@turningpointsed.com to discuss this further.

What can I expect the day of my appointment?

On the day of the scheduled appointment, please ensure they have a healthy meal beforehand, are adequately hydrated, and get a good night’s sleep. Feel free to bring a water bottle to the appointment. It is typically in the client’s best interest to avoid eating during the appointment. If the client has medical needs that dictate otherwise, please let us know prior to your appointment by reaching out to us at info@turningpointsed.com.

At the time of your appointment, please have a seat in the waiting room or knock if the outside door is locked, and the psychologist will greet you at the time of your appointment. The psychologist will speak with you and/or the client briefly prior to the client separating from the parent/caregivers to enter the assessment room with the psychologist.

No results will be available at the end of the appointment. Once the report is completed, typically within a week or less, we will send it to you via an encrypted link.

How can I prepare my child for their appointment?

The best preparation is to make sure the client is well-rested, has had a healthy meal, and is feeling 100% well.

As a friendly reminder, please do not expose the client to any materials that are similar to the assessment measures in preparation for the appointment. IQ testing must be given under standardized conditions and without exposure within the past year to ensure accurate results. Test results for those who have been exposed to any components of the test materials are considered invalid and may jeopardize the ability to apply to schools/programs for the entire year following the appointment. The appointment will also be billed in full.

What would be covered in the report?

The final report will be based on your specific needs and any requirements for school/program admissions. All reports will include basic demographic/background information, behavioral and other observations made during the testing period, and scores/percentiles.

Turning Points cannot guarantee any specific result or outcome.

Can parents receive feedback or follow-up support?

Yes! Please reach out to the office to book a follow-up appointment. All meeting(s) are billed at the psychologist’s rate of $300.00/hour.

We also provide specialized ongoing supports: Learn more on our website or reach out to info@turningpointsed.com.

Office & Operation Hours

Ongoing & Assessment Services

Willow Glen

1261 Lincoln Ave., Suite 104

San Jose, CA 95125

Redwood City

611 Veterans Blvd., Suite 100
Redwood City, CA 94063