The Mason Cognitive Assessment Program (CAP) offers one-on-one, professionally supervised cognitive/IQ evaluations. While these assessments are frequently used for private school admissions and Advanced Academic Program (AAP) or other advanced programming applications, they also provide parents with a comprehensive view of their child’s intellectual profile.
Primary Assessments
The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V) is our most commonly administered individual test. However, we offer several specialized scales to ensure the most accurate assessment for your child's age and needs:
- WISC-V: For children and adolescents ages 6 through 16.
- WPPSI-IV: (Wechsler Preschool & Primary Scale of Intelligence) Optimized for younger children (ages 2:6 through 7:7).
- DAS-II-NU: (Differential Ability Scales) A versatile battery used to assess specific cognitive strengths and weaknesses. This is offered when a student has had a WISC-V in the last 12 months.
Program Highlights
- Professional Oversight: Every assessment is administered by a highly trained Graduate Student in School Psychology and supervised by a Licensed Psychologist.
- Year-Round Availability: We test six days a week during the academic year. (Summer hours are slightly more limited).
- Comprehensive Results: Your fee includes a virtual feedback session with our team and a secure electronic report delivered within 2 to 4 weeks.
- Fee: $425 (Waivers available for families who qualify for Medicaid or the Free/Reduced Lunch program).
How to Schedule
- Scheduling Your Child’s Evaluation for April through early May 2026. This is our “busy season” associated with AAP Appeals. If you do not have a published deadline before May 15, we ask that you contact us in May to schedule your testing with much more flexibility.
- To ensure a fair process for all families, we schedule testing sessions in April-May on a first-come, first-served basis using an intake list. Please follow the steps below:
- Submit the Intake Form: Complete our Request for Testing Form in order to be added to the scheduling queue.
- Wait for Our Call: A member of our team will contact you via phone in the order your form was received. Please wait several days, up to a week for us to call you.
- Select Your Date: We will provide you with the currently available testing dates during this call and finalize your appointment.
Additional Notes
- Due to high demand, our flexibility regarding dates is limited. We appreciate your understanding. Your child will likely have to miss school for testing.
- We are aware of the May 1 AAP deadline and will do our best to get you results by that date.
- Please do not call our office unless it is a call back, as this ties up the line for scheduling. If you must reach us with a specific question, you may email us cap@gmu.edu.
What to Expect After Scheduling
Once your date is confirmed, you will receive a comprehensive email containing:
- A secure payment link (to be completed prior to your appointment).
- Access to our client portal for required intake forms.
- Specific location and parking instructions for the GMU Fairfax Campus.
Note on deadlines: If you are testing for a specific school application, please inform us of your deadline during the scheduling call. We make every effort to prioritize reports for upcoming submission dates.