Our district now gives EXPLORE to all 9th grade students and 8th graders from Title 1 schools (half the middle schools in town). I asked the gifted department head if somehow gifted kids could test with the middle or high schoolers when offered, 'cause it would beat driving 6 hrs & staying in a hotel overnight. Haven't heard back yet. Plus it could give all gifted kids in the district an opportunity and boost participation from our state in Talent Search...