Perhaps the tester was alluding to the environment at Hunter, as in, if she is going to attend this school...here are some things they expect.

Might be more of a personality issue? DD8 could thrive in an environment like that at three or four. DD6 wouldn't fare so well....because of personality not level of intelligence.

I guess time will tell if it's a good fit. I would guess there are brilliant children in New York who would qualify intellectually to attend Hunter, but don't, and grow up to be immensely successful.