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What Happens If We Sent in Old Materials with a Blank Date of Birth (DOB)?

If you’ve sent in older materials with a missing date of birth (DOB), don’t worry—there are ways to resolve the issue based on the test you’re administering.

If You’re Testing CogAT

Between March 3, 2025, and August 1, 2025, our Scoring Operations team will proactively review all CogAT Level 5/6 orders:

  • If any blanks or errors are found, they will either:
    • Correct the DOB using the scanned image, or
    • If the DOB is missing entirely, we’ll contact you to confirm the correct information before scoring.

After August 1, 2025, or if a blank field is not caught before scoring, missing DOB information will impact the following scores:

  • Age-Based Scores – SAS (Standard Age Score), APR (Age Percentile Rank), and AS (Age Stanine).
  • Ability Profile – Will not be generated without a DOB.
  • Class/Group Averages – If all students in a group are missing DOBs, age-based averages will not be calculated.

You’ll know there is a missing DOB if you see a double caret (<<) next to or in place of a student’s date of birth or age, or if no age scores are reported.

How to Correct Missing DOBs:

  1. Request a Data Correction – Share the correct DOB with us, and we’ll reprocess your reports with the updated information.
  2. If You Need Scores Right Away – While waiting for updated reports, you can calculate age-based scores manually:
    • Note the correct DOB and age as of the test date.
    • Use the Universal Scale Score (USS), located to the left of the Age Scores, and reference the CogAT Forms 7/8 Norms and Score Conversion Guide.
    • This method is only recommended for a small number of missing scores, as it can be time-consuming for large groups.
  3. If You’re Still Testing – For ongoing testing, you can order barcodes to capture and correct DOB information more easily.

If You’re Testing Iowa or Logramos

Good news! Missing DOBs will not affect student scores.

  • You’ll still receive Scale Scores and Percentile Ranks, as these assessments are grade-based rather than age-based.
  • If you’d still like the DOB to appear on the report, simply request a data correction, and we’ll update and rerun the reports for you.

 

If you have any questions or need assistance, your Riverside representative is here to help. We’re committed to making this process as smooth as possible!