Just got AAP screening file from AAP teacher and My DC's GBRS was 9, NAT 145 and VQN 93.

[Anonymous]

Just got the AAP screening file from AAP teacher. My DC's GBRS was 9 (disappointed), NAT 145 and VQN 93. what's the likely of her getting in AAP? would you recommend WISC?

[Anonymous]

Don't jump the gun. Wait for the letter, and get the WISC if you need to appeal. I know it's hard, but why spend the money until you have to. There is plenty of time between rejection and appeal deadline. I think your scores are very good, and are more likely than not going to be sufficient without appeal. Breath, relax.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Don't jump the gun. Wait for the letter, and get the WISC if you need to appeal. I know it's hard, but why spend the money until you have to. There is plenty of time between rejection and appeal deadline. I think your scores are very good, and are more likely than not going to be sufficient without appeal. Breath, relax.

Thank you!

[Anonymous]

FCPS teacher ... with those scores, anecdotally, your child will get in (regardless of GBRS).

[Anonymous]

No, not true. Neighbor DC had 145 on cogAT and 150 on NNAT. 9 GBRS kept DC out of AAP. Parents appealed with new evidence - not a test though, they had medical/learning diagnosis and DC got in with that new info. A WISC will not help in the OPs scenario. You would need something to explain the low GBRS, like an LD or some other reason why the GBRS are low.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, not true. Neighbor DC had 145 on cogAT and 150 on NNAT. 9 GBRS kept DC out of AAP. Parents appealed with new evidence - not a test though, they had medical/learning diagnosis and DC got in with that new info. A WISC will not help in the OPs scenario. You would need something to explain the low GBRS, like an LD or some other reason why the GBRS are low.

A WISC will help! It will show that the test scores are more accurate than GBRS if the WISC is high. Happens all the time.

[Anonymous]

Amazing all the different stories. Our DD had 114 nnat, 117 COGat, and 135 WISC: 7 GBRS. In AAP and doing well. Makes you kind of wonder if there really is any logic behind the decisions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Amazing all the different stories. Our DD had 114 nnat, 117 COGat, and 135 WISC: 7 GBRS. In AAP and doing well. Makes you kind of wonder if there really is any logic behind the decisions.

This story is why I think the process is kind of ridiculous. The AAP placement should have nothing to do with the test scores because they truly aren't indicative of need or success in those classes.

[Anonymous]

True! The GBRS should carry the most weight.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Amazing all the different stories. Our DD had 114 nnat, 117 COGat, and 135 WISC: 7 GBRS. In AAP and doing well. Makes you kind of wonder if there really is any logic behind the decisions.

All numbers said no way until she took the wisc. what compelled you to go that extra step.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:True! The GBRS should carry the most weight.

GBRS is flawed also. It's based on a single teacher's assessment, which is difficult based on the # of kids in the classroom.

[Anonymous]

Does this mean the files have been sent to the Central Screening Committees from the schools so we can ask to see the files now?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Amazing all the different stories. Our DD had 114 nnat, 117 COGat, and 135 WISC: 7 GBRS. In AAP and doing well. Makes you kind of wonder if there really is any logic behind the decisions.

All numbers said no way until she took the wisc. what compelled you to go that extra step.

Thought it was wrong. In 8th grade, straight As since 3rd grade and made the SIS stage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:True! The GBRS should carry the most weight.

GBRS is flawed also. It's based on a single teacher's assessment, which is difficult based on the # of kids in the classroom.

Absolutely! It would allow all the "volunteer" moms to make sure their child gets a few extra points/consideration.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Amazing all the different stories. Our DD had 114 nnat, 117 COGat, and 135 WISC: 7 GBRS. In AAP and doing well. Makes you kind of wonder if there really is any logic behind the decisions.

This story is why I think the process is kind of ridiculous. The AAP placement should have nothing to do with the test scores because they truly aren't indicative of need or success in those classes.

Yea, but in our case, it turned out to be right. I'm sure there are situations that turn out the opposite--guess I just support your point!