School Prep Guides
NEST+m Upper Grades Admissions Essay: Complete 2026-2027 Guide for 8th Graders
The NEST+m admissions essay counts for 50% of your child's final score — equal weight to four years of core grades. This guide explains exactly how the essay is scored, what the rubric rewards, and how 8th graders can write to NEST+m's four core values before the December deadline.