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Gifted and Talented (GT) Testing Dates – Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
Mellichamp Elementary School will administer Gifted and Talented (GT) testing during the Fall 2026 semester.
Testing Dates:
- Monday, October 5, 2026
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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