My ds took the EXPLORE in 3rd grade at a local private school for gifted kids. There were only 3 3rd grade kids there and they had their own room. They made them feel very much at ease. The proctor told them they were very brave and she was very proud of them for taking the test. She explained how it was separate from school and there is no real grade. She explained everything to them.
She also showed them another room full of bigger kids and said they are taking the same test as you, instead of you are taking the same test they are.
DS took the act last year in 6th grade and it was like being in a penitentiary.
