IQ Assessment & School Admissions Testing
Preferred Psychologists for Harker School, Tesselations, Nueva School, & Helios School
To set up an appointment for your child, select ‘Book Now’ at the link below. We want to support you through this process, for any questions about booking or accommodating schedule requests, kindly reach out to us at info@turningpointsed.com. To learn more about the process or review common questions, visit our FAQ below.
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?
| Service | Full Price | Discounted Price |
|---|---|---|
| WPPSI Basic | $770 | $700 |
| WPPSI Full | $880 | $800 |
| WISC Basic | $880 | $800 |
| WISC Full | $990 | $900 |
What cognitive measures does Turning Points utilize?
Depending on the age of your child, we will typically administer either: the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence® – Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV) or the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children® – Fifth Edition (WISC-V).
The WPPSI-IV is an innovative measure of cognitive development for preschoolers and young children, rooted in contemporary theory and research. The WISC-V is an intelligence test that measures a child’s intellectual ability and 5 cognitive domains that impact performance.
We can utilize the following alternative cognition measures based on your specific needs:
- Cognitive Assessment System-Second Edition (CAS-2)
- Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV)
- Woodcock-Johnson IV, Tests of Cognitive Abilities (WJ-IV COG)
- Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children, Second Edition Normative Update (K-ABC II NU)
- Test of Nonverbal Intelligence-Fourth Edition (TONI-4)
How do I know which version of the test to select for my child?
The “Basic” version of the either the WPPSI-IV or WISC-V includes the testing required outlined in the admissions requirements of most schools in the area.
The “Full” version of the applicable test includes the optional subtests you can elect for us to administer. The information yielded by the additional subtests is for the family only, and is not considered in the admissions process. This typically shows additional information, including strengths, about your child’s cognitive abilities.
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?
Families will automatically receive a copy of the final report. No other individual/third party will gain access to the report without your written consent.
Within the forms completed during the registration process, you will see a form titled: “Consent to Release Report”. This form provides consent for TPES to distribute a copy of your child’s report to the listed individuals—this includes and is not limited to: Pediatrician/Primary care provider, school counselor, therapist or other mental health professional, admissions staff, and others.
Can I make my child’s testing appointment for any time of day?
Typically, we conduct testing in the morning, after a good night’s rest and after the child has eaten breakfast when they can perform their best. Both morning and afternoon appointments are offered based on availability.
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.
What can I expect the day of my appointment?
The day of your child’s IQ test, please ensure they have breakfast or a meal beforehand and are hydrated. Feel welcome to bring a water bottle into the appointment but we cannot accommodate food/eating in the testing environment.
At the time of your appointment, please knock and the psychologist will welcome you at the door. The psychologist may have brief questions for the parent and will check in about pick-up and any other expectations at that time. The psychologist will welcome the student inside to begin the assessment.
At the end/after the appointment, please allow the time for us to prepare the report. Upon delivery, we will provide it to you via an encrypted link for your access.
How can I prepare my child for their appointment?
The best and only way to prepare is making sure your child is well-rested, has had a healthy meal, and feels comfortable.
If you attempt to prepare by exposing them to practice materials/activities similar to the testing materials/activities, this will invalidate the results and you will still be charged in full for the appointment. To help the student understand more about the appointment, you can let them know that we will be doing lots of different “activities” that look at how they learn best (like looking at pictures, answering questions, and working with blocks). We recommend avoiding telling them that they will be playing “games” as they will quickly figure out that the activities we are doing are not games and may be disappointed. We also recommend avoiding using language like “IQ testing” or “testing” as this may make them unnecessarily nervous for the appointment. By maintaining the integrity of the testing process we can be confident the scores reflect your child’s abilities and can be used to make the best recommendations for their learning.
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 your admission 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?
WPPSI-IV: Basic versions require a 60-minute appointment. Full versions require a 90-minute appointment.
WISC-V: Basic versions require a 2-hour appointment. Full versions require a 2.5-hour appointment.
Any other cognitive testing measure will be between 60-180 minutes.
Are parents allowed to stay for the testing appointment?
To protect the integrity of the assessment results, parents are not allowed to remain in the testing room during the appointment. Parents are welcome to wait outside our offices but we appreciate your understanding in ensuring the validity of your child’s test results.
What would be covered in the report?
All reports will include basic demographic/background information, behavioral and other observations made during the testing period, and scores/percentiles of your child’s cognitive abilities.
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. See our contact information at the bottom of this webpage.
Office & Operation Hours
- Monday-Friday
- Saturday-Sunday
- 9:30am-6:00pm
- Closed
Ongoing & Assessment Services
- Assessment
- Ongoing Services
- By Appointment
- By Appointment
Willow Glen
1261 Lincoln Ave., Suite 104
San Jose, CA 95125
Redwood City
Redwood City, CA 94063
