So my daughter is in 7th grade and we just found out that the COOP exam registration deadline is about 8 weeks away. I honestly had no idea this test existed until her homeroom teacher mentioned it last week — apparently it's what determines admission to several Catholic high schools in our area and the competition is pretty stiff. I've been scrambling to figure out what's actually on it.
From what I've gathered, it covers sequences, analogies, quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning, and reading comprehension. She's a solid student but not the type who just wings standardized tests — she needs structure. I found a COOP practice test online that seemed decent, and her first run-through showed she's weakest in the sequences section. Has anyone used a structured study guide that actually targets those specific subtests?
We're trying to figure out how to split up 8 weeks realistically — maybe 45 minutes a day? I'd love to hear from parents or students who've been through this. What worked, what didn't, and is 8 weeks even enough time to see meaningful improvement?