Retaking NNAT

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m under the impression no one cares about the nnat.

Someone on this board recently posted a report from 2020 that confirms that the NNAT is not worth much in terms of predicting AAP eligibility. CogAT is a stronger predictor, but GBRS/HOPE is the most important (other than race/ethnicity...but that's a conversation for another day).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good afternoon!
I would love to hear peoples opinions about the idea of retaking the NNAT.

DD (second grade) is SUPER motivated to do AAP4 (especially since her 4th grade brother is in AAP4). I'm worried that with her current scores she would likely not get in. We are in a highly compative pyramid and she did not make the pool, but I self referred.

Her current NNAT is 124 (93rd percentile) and her CoGAT is 135 (99th percentile).
We are in a compative pyramid and she did not make the pool, but I self referred.

After receiving her scores we signed her up for retaking the NNAT at Mason. It was pushed from last weekend to tomorrow due to the snow and now I'm having some last minute doubts.

If she takes the NNAT tomorrow and actually does worse than 124, will it further hurt her chances to get in? Do they just look at best score? All scores? Average of scores?

Thank you so much for all your help as always!

My DC has comparable scores (actually slightly lower CogAT) and also not in pool. How competitive is your pyramid? Very high SES? Maybe your DD will still get in. I agree with the other posters not to bother with the NNAT but I wonder if anyone can answer your qs. I would guess that you don't have to report the new NNAT score if you don't want to but maybe someone else can confirm. I don't think you can remove the old one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good afternoon!
I would love to hear peoples opinions about the idea of retaking the NNAT.

DD (second grade) is SUPER motivated to do AAP4 (especially since her 4th grade brother is in AAP4). I'm worried that with her current scores she would likely not get in. We are in a highly compative pyramid and she did not make the pool, but I self referred.

Her current NNAT is 124 (93rd percentile) and her CoGAT is 135 (99th percentile).
We are in a compative pyramid and she did not make the pool, but I self referred.

After receiving her scores we signed her up for retaking the NNAT at Mason. It was pushed from last weekend to tomorrow due to the snow and now I'm having some last minute doubts.

If she takes the NNAT tomorrow and actually does worse than 124, will it further hurt her chances to get in? Do they just look at best score? All scores? Average of scores?

Thank you so much for all your help as always!

My DC has comparable scores (actually slightly lower CogAT) and also not in pool. How competitive is your pyramid? Very high SES? Maybe your DD will still get in. I agree with the other posters not to bother with the NNAT but I wonder if anyone can answer your qs. I would guess that you don't have to report the new NNAT score if you don't want to but maybe someone else can confirm. I don't think you can remove the old one.

Yes, AAP center school in Langley pyramid.

[Anonymous]

The nnat is not worth retaking. I would sign up for the WISC after the results come out. If your child has a great Teacher response then she could be in with good work samples. Just wait to see if appeal is needed before more testing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good afternoon!
I would love to hear peoples opinions about the idea of retaking the NNAT.

DD (second grade) is SUPER motivated to do AAP4 (especially since her 4th grade brother is in AAP4). I'm worried that with her current scores she would likely not get in. We are in a highly compative pyramid and she did not make the pool, but I self referred.

Her current NNAT is 124 (93rd percentile) and her CoGAT is 135 (99th percentile).
We are in a compative pyramid and she did not make the pool, but I self referred.

After receiving her scores we signed her up for retaking the NNAT at Mason. It was pushed from last weekend to tomorrow due to the snow and now I'm having some last minute doubts.

If she takes the NNAT tomorrow and actually does worse than 124, will it further hurt her chances to get in? Do they just look at best score? All scores? Average of scores?

Thank you so much for all your help as always!

My DC has comparable scores (actually slightly lower CogAT) and also not in pool. How competitive is your pyramid? Very high SES? Maybe your DD will still get in. I agree with the other posters not to bother with the NNAT but I wonder if anyone can answer your qs. I would guess that you don't have to report the new NNAT score if you don't want to but maybe someone else can confirm. I don't think you can remove the old one.

Yes, AAP center school in Langley pyramid.

Oooh, ok. Ours is not quite as competitive.

[Anonymous]

FWIW, CAP at GMU actually recommends testing in Feb or March in order to guarantee a spot. Of course, not ideal if one is looking to save the money but could reduce stress.