What is Northwestern University Midwest Academic Talent Search (NUMATS)?
Northwestern Universitys Center for Talent Development (CTD) conducts the Northwestern University Midwest Academic Talent Search, or NUMATS (formerly known as Midwest Academic Talent Search). This is one of four talent searches conducted by universities within the United States. The talent searches use above-grade-level tests that are better measures of the students intellectual abilities than the standardized in-grade achievement tests gifted students typically take in school. This is vital for parents, students and educators who want to have accurate information on the abilities of bright students in order to plan educational activities that will further develop these talents.