AsetPrep Blog

Plain-English guides to the WA GATE / ASET exam for Perth parents. Written by people who actually mark these papers.

GATE 2027 Key Dates: Applications Open 13 October, Test on 6 March

Every official date for the 2028 Gifted and Talented intake, from applications to offers, in one place.

What the online application asks for, how to choose program preferences, deadlines, adjusted testing conditions and late applications.

All 24 Department of Education information sessions for the 2028 intake, 14 October to 26 November 2026, and why they are worth booking.

Saturday 6 March 2027 for Year 6 students: the official WA GATE / ASET dates, who sits it, and when results and offers come out.

How the Perth Modern cut-off works, recent year ranges and what to aim for in your GATE preparation.

Parents often confuse the GATE entrance exam with ATAR. Here's how they differ, when each matters and why your Year 5 isn't doing ATAR yet.

Exactly what your child should pack, eat, sleep and do the night before and morning of the GATE exam. Pragmatic, no fluff.