Georgia School Entrance Exam Prep Guides

We publish 3 in-depth prep guides covering 3 selective enrollment and competitive admission schools in Georgia, including Academy of Research and Medical Sciences at South Cobb High School (ARMS), Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology (RMSST) and The Center for Advanced Studies in Science, Mathematics, & Technology at Wheeler High School (Wheeler Magnet) — covering essays, exam strategy, and application timelines.

PSAT 8/9 for Cobb County Magnet Admissions: What Parents Need to Know in 2026

Academy of Research and Medical Sciences at South Cobb High School (ARMS)

June 12, 2026 9 min read

PSAT 8/9 for Cobb County Magnet Admissions: What Parents Need to Know in 2026

Your 8th grader has one October shot at the PSAT 8/9 that directly feeds ARMS admissions scoring at South Cobb High School. This post covers competitive score ranges, the separate private-school testing date at Kennesaw Mountain High School, how the essay is weighted, and exactly what to do before the December 2 deadline.

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RMSST Personal Insight Questions: How 8th Graders Can Write a Winning Magnet School Essay (2026–2027 Cycle)

Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology (RMSST)

July 14, 2026 9 min read

RMSST Personal Insight Questions: How 8th Graders Can Write a Winning Magnet School Essay (2026–2027 Cycle)

The RMSST Personal Insight Questions are the part of the Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology application that catches most families off guard. Your child's Georgia Milestones EOG score of 550 or higher — or an ITBS score at or above the 60th National Percentile — gets them past the eligibility gate. After that, these written essay responses are what separate admitted students from wait-listed ones. I've seen students with nearly identical test scores receive very different outcomes based entirely on the strength of their written application. This guide gives you the specific preparation strategy that most competitors and the school's own resources page simply don't spell out.

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Wheeler Magnet Admissions: Complete Guide for Non-CCSD Applicants (Private School, Homeschool & Transfer Students)

The Center for Advanced Studies in Science, Mathematics, & Technology at Wheeler High School (Wheeler Magnet)

July 28, 2026 9 min read

Wheeler Magnet Admissions: Complete Guide for Non-CCSD Applicants (Private School, Homeschool & Transfer Students)

If your child attends private school or is homeschooled in the Atlanta area, the path to Wheeler Magnet admissions looks different from the standard CCSD route. This guide covers every requirement — from the October PSAT 8/9 at Kennesaw Mountain HS to the Iowa Assessments NPR score — with a parent-ready action checklist and concrete prep advice.

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