Where did your child take the WISC-IV and how much is it?

[Anonymous]

So we are ready in case we need to appeal. He is in pool, but doesn't have Naglieri scores because he was not in the public system last year.

[Anonymous]

We took it at GMU and I think it cost about $350. This was 3 years ago, though.

[Anonymous]

Dr. Dahlgren - just under 400. Worth every cent - you will find out a lot about your child.

GMU are not actuay doctors that give the test - so know that if you decide to go with GMU

[Anonymous]

Yes, they are. That's not a fair statement at all. The woman who gave my DS the exam had her Ph.D. She was also supervising doctoral students who were giving other tests in the center (not just WISC is given there). But she was definitely a doctor.

[Anonymous]

OK. Maybe you had a Dr, but most do not. They allow students to test the kids and you still pay the same.

[Anonymous]

Private psychologists are giving you a service and no one is looking over their shoulders - their scores tend to be higher. (WISC is not as objective as it should be.)

[Anonymous]

Please show me the data that correlates with your observation. Or is just the word private that makes it different?

In the end if you are paying 350 or 400, please make it a real doctor. and not a student,

[Anonymous]

GMU- $380

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OK. Maybe you had a Dr, but most do not. They allow students to test the kids and you still pay the same.

The students referred to are graduate level students, most in their mid-twenties and older who have earned bachelor's degrees. They are supervised by a full professor with a PhD. So, you are essentially getting the attention of two people who are highly educated in the field. I had no worries about my child's testing experience at GMU. Very professional all around.

Here is the description from the GMU site:

Our INDIVIDUAL intelligence test examiners are graduate students in GMU programs in clinical or school psychology. All examiners have received formal training and supervision in psychological testing. A licensed psychologist supervises every case.

Lots of good info here:
http://cap.gmu.edu/page1/page12/page12.html#4

[Anonymous]

Thank you kindly for all your responses! I'm surprised there is not a biggger difference in price between GMU and a private psychologist!

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't be surprised if a highly experienced private tester had more skills at putting a child at ease and in this way creating the conditions for the child to do his best. Of course no tester is going to risk his/her license by recording incorrect answers as correct or reporting false scores.

[Anonymous]

OP here. I have another question. After hearing in April if an in pool child is accepted or not to the AAP, what is the time window a parent has to appeal?

[Anonymous]

Check the FCPS site under AAP for the exact date.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I have another question. After hearing in April if an in pool child is accepted or not to the AAP, what is the time window a parent has to appeal?

According to this, there should be about a 30-day window - http://www.fcps.edu/is/aap/timeline.shtml (Decisions mailed late April, appeals due May 30). That should be plenty of time to get a WISC scheduled and have the results back by the appeal deadline.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I have another question. After hearing in April if an in pool child is accepted or not to the AAP, what is the time window a parent has to appeal?

According to this, there should be about a 30-day window - http://www.fcps.edu/is/aap/timeline.shtml (Decisions mailed late April, appeals due May 30). That should be plenty of time to get a WISC scheduled and have the results back by the appeal deadline.

Many thanks!!!