The Online CogAT is now available!
Only accredited homeschools are exempt from this requirement in Minnesota. A nationally normed achievement test compares students’ performance to other students in the same grade across the nation. MSTP offers two options that meet this requirement, as well as additional assessments. Get started by choosing the assessment.
If you have not yet informed your district that you are homeschooling, please visit the Minnesota Department of Education website or the Department of Education office in your state for more information. You must indicate your selected assessment on their intent to homeschool forms.
Both assessments meet the yearly testing requirement.
Note: The Stanford is available to Minnesota residents only.
We also offer a learning ability/learning style test (CogAT) and a career interest inventory (IDEAS).
*The Iowa Form E is the preferred assessment test.
For paper tests please allow three weeks for your order to be processed and tests shipped. If you do not have access to a printer, please contact MSTP@umn.edu and we will mail you an order form.
Note: Beginning July 1, 2022, turnaround time for Stanford results will increase to 3-4 weeks. See FAQ for additional info