WISC question?

[Anonymous]

We got a WISC at GMU and included it in my DD's application. I am reviewing her packet and noticed an issue. The WISC score is not listed on the screening sheet with her CogAT, NNAT, and I ready. It is in the packet at the very end with the parent submissions. Is omitting it from the screening sheet a mistake by the school?

[Anonymous]

I am not sure as we never had a Wisc. But I was told that the screening sheet was automatically generated by the information that the school had on file, that they don’t enter information but rather just press print. I had an issue where level II was not on the file. Come to find out it wasn’t on the report cards either even though a letter was sent home about it before the school year. So maybe the Wisc was not placed on the child’s record because it was an outside test and just included in the packet. It’s always best to mention things you want the committee to know in your write up. I hope you did.

[Anonymous]

I submitted a wisc as well and the wisc score is included in the screening sheet. So the AART must have added it in. However as long as the wisc report was included in the parent submissions I think you’re fine. Did you also mention the wisc score in the parent referral write-up?

[Anonymous]

Did you do your Wisc at gmu?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Did you do your Wisc at gmu?

I'm the PP. Yes my child took the WISC at GMU.

[Anonymous]

I am the OP. She did the WISC at GMU. I did not mention the score in my parent essay. I assumed that because it was in the packet it would be looked at but that probably wasn't smart. Hopefully it won't matter! Looking at the volume of what is submitted, I have a hard time believing they are going through each packet with a fine toothed comb.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am the OP. She did the WISC at GMU. I did not mention the score in my parent essay. I assumed that because it was in the packet it would be looked at but that probably wasn't smart. Hopefully it won't matter! Looking at the volume of what is submitted, I have a hard time believing they are going through each packet with a fine toothed comb.

Where do you see the volume of submitted aap applications?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am the OP. She did the WISC at GMU. I did not mention the score in my parent essay. I assumed that because it was in the packet it would be looked at but that probably wasn't smart. Hopefully it won't matter! Looking at the volume of what is submitted, I have a hard time believing they are going through each packet with a fine toothed comb.

There is a lot of info in the packet, that’s why the whole point of the parent letter is to tell the story you want the committee to see from the info you’re providing. It should explain, with support, why you think your child needs full-time level IV. Don’t throw test scores in there and expect the committee to know why they’re there. Why did you have a WISC done prior to an appeal anyway? That’s not typical.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am the OP. She did the WISC at GMU. I did not mention the score in my parent essay. I assumed that because it was in the packet it would be looked at but that probably wasn't smart. Hopefully it won't matter! Looking at the volume of what is submitted, I have a hard time believing they are going through each packet with a fine toothed comb.

Where do you see the volume of submitted aap applications?

You can request your child’s packet from the AART. The packet will include everything submitted to the central office.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am the OP. She did the WISC at GMU. I did not mention the score in my parent essay. I assumed that because it was in the packet it would be looked at but that probably wasn't smart. Hopefully it won't matter! Looking at the volume of what is submitted, I have a hard time believing they are going through each packet with a fine toothed comb.

I agree that they won’t look through everything with a fine toothed comb but the entire Wisc report (multiple pages) is hard to miss. Yes it would have been better if you had provided context in the parent essay but I would expect the committee to review the Wisc report as well.

[Anonymous]

We did the WISC because I expected her CoGAT to be bad. She had to make it up due to being out sick and there were a ton of technology issues when she took it. She ended up doing better than expected.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We did the WISC because I expected her CoGAT to be bad. She had to make it up due to being out sick and there were a ton of technology issues when she took it. She ended up doing better than expected.

Did you explain that in parent letter? I would’ve saved the wisc for a potential appeal but I get FCPS doesn’t help the situation by releasing Cogat scores right before or after packets are due.

It doesn’t really matter if school made a mistake or not. They won’t fix it at this point and the wisc was included in the packet so the committee has seen it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am the OP. She did the WISC at GMU. I did not mention the score in my parent essay. I assumed that because it was in the packet it would be looked at but that probably wasn't smart. Hopefully it won't matter! Looking at the volume of what is submitted, I have a hard time believing they are going through each packet with a fine toothed comb.

There is a lot of info in the packet, that’s why the whole point of the parent letter is to tell the story you want the committee to see from the info you’re providing. It should explain, with support, why you think your child needs full-time level IV. Don’t throw test scores in there and expect the committee to know why they’re there. Why did you have a WISC done prior to an appeal anyway? That’s not typical.

It's easy to say this like every parent is going to be an expert on this process the first time, which of course isn't true. You have hindsight bias. As another parent who dealt with crucial info being downplayed/omitted by the AART/teacher, I now understand the importance of the parent statement.

The parent might have been trying to add more datapoints by getting a WISC--nothing wrong with that, whether typical or not. But in a way, it might be good if the score is not noted because then the parent can perhaps refer to it in an appeal (as 'new' info).

[Anonymous]

(Of course it will not be new info but I don't think there's anything prohibiting the parent from referring to it in an appeal.) At any rate, the kid will probably get in without appeal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am the OP. She did the WISC at GMU. I did not mention the score in my parent essay. I assumed that because it was in the packet it would be looked at but that probably wasn't smart. Hopefully it won't matter! Looking at the volume of what is submitted, I have a hard time believing they are going through each packet with a fine toothed comb.

There is a lot of info in the packet, that’s why the whole point of the parent letter is to tell the story you want the committee to see from the info you’re providing. It should explain, with support, why you think your child needs full-time level IV. Don’t throw test scores in there and expect the committee to know why they’re there. Why did you have a WISC done prior to an appeal anyway? That’s not typical.

It's easy to say this like every parent is going to be an expert on this process the first time, which of course isn't true. You have hindsight bias. As another parent who dealt with crucial info being downplayed/omitted by the AART/teacher, I now understand the importance of the parent statement.

The parent might have been trying to add more datapoints by getting a WISC--nothing wrong with that, whether typical or not. But in a way, it might be good if the score is not noted because then the parent can perhaps refer to it in an appeal (as 'new' info).

Yes, exactly, I’m saying this on this thread so more parents will know in the future and not waste an opportunity to successfully advocate for their kid. Also, the wisc as an additional datapoint in the initial application, w/o context, is not looked upon favorably by the committee.

If OP needs to appeal, the WISC can’t be used as new info, but new work samples can be included instead. Unless they’ve done away w that now.