Can you share with me when and why you decided to have your child tested? What are the benefits? My son is 6 and we live close enough to Johns Hopkins that we could go there for testing, but the approximate $2000 price tag has me wondering if it's really necessary. All testing for the gifted and talented center in our school system is based on in-school assessments and recommendations I believe. I'd love to hear how having your child's scores helped you in any way.