Selective3 min read·24 March 2026

How to Know If Your Child Is Ready for the Selective Test

5 Readiness Signals

1. They finish practice papers with time to spare

Not rushing — finishing comfortably with 2-3 minutes for review.

2. They don't change correct answers

Low answer-change rate (<10%) means they trust their first instinct.

3. They recover after hard questions

Getting a hard question wrong doesn't derail the next 5 questions.

4. Their scores are consistent

70% every time is better than swinging between 50% and 90%.

5. They can explain their wrong answers

Understanding why they got something wrong matters more than the score.

How to Measure Readiness Objectively

Select Academy's Behaviour Analytics provides scores across 7 dimensions: Time Management, Confidence, Pressure Handling, Focus, Review Discipline, Panic Control, and Recovery. A score of 70+ across all 7 means your child is behaviourally ready.

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