If your child score 99.9% ile on WPPSI, who tested him/her?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Let's all be honest here. We KNOW the test is bogus. Why wouldn't you then want to assure the highest possible score for your child since it is not even a valid assessment but a low score will count against your child? All of you smug parents saying otherwise are full of it. Cough up the names or quit commenting.

LOL.
This is sooo strange. On DCUM people will tell LOTS of personal info., like their kids' test scores, their income, their husband's job and income, but heck, this one gets people all clammy.
JUST GIVE THE NAMES!!! These psychologists already have ads in the phone book and internet.

[Anonymous]

I have to say, this thread has improved my opinion of the majority of people on DCUM--I love that no one will give this intense, over-the-top OP the information s/he wants. Of course, there really is no answer to her question anyway.

[Anonymous]

OP, are you also the type of parent who believes that their kid can only get into a top private school after working connections, soliciting letters, donating money, etc., etc.?

Let me inform you now that you are not entirely in control of the situation. Kids cry during playdates, they don't cooperate with WPPSI testers, donations go unheeded, letters are insignificant.

Choose one of the testers the schools recommend--they provide a list--call and see if you can get an appointment at a convenient time. Most kids do better in the morning. Choose a tester that is close to your home so that you don't have to worry about running late due to traffic, and so that your kid won't be frustrated by sitting the car too long. Have a good, leisurely breakfast. Stay calm. Tell your child what to expect. Don't be a jerk.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have to say, this thread has improved my opinion of the majority of people on DCUM--I love that no one will give this intense, over-the-top OP the information s/he wants. Of course, there really is no answer to her question anyway.

First name and last name.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have to say, this thread has improved my opinion of the majority of people on DCUM--I love that no one will give this intense, over-the-top OP the information s/he wants. Of course, there really is no answer to her question anyway.

First name and last name.

It's pretty clear that people have decided not to answer the question, which is well within their rights. Giving a name is akin to stating that there is some agreement that there is some connection between that tester and a high score, which if we don't believe, would do nothing other than subject the tester to unwarranted ridicule. I like our tester, so why would I do anything to open her up to ridicule?

Getting all aggressive about it doesn't make anyone want to help you. Just makes me hope you're never at our kids' school.

[Anonymous]

ITA with 10:39.

[Anonymous]

OP, you should have just asked for recommendations for testers. You would have been a lot more successful. You could have then asked a follow up question regarding test scores.

[Anonymous]

OP, i don't see what the dust up is about. Try looking up this one: Dr. I. B. Desperado, Heli pad 106, corner of Tiger and East Dragon St.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, i don't see what the dust up is about. Try looking up this one: Dr. I. B. Desperado, Heli pad 106, corner of Tiger and East Dragon St.

Keep in mind that if you use Dr. Desperado, you will have to spend a lot of money on test prep. You will also be required to follow-up on the experience by contacting every friend of a friend of a friend who may know someone on the board of the school to intervene.

[Anonymous]

I have to say, this thread has improved my opinion of the majority of people on DCUM--I love that no one will give this intense, over-the-top OP the information s/he wants. Of course, there really is no answer to her question anyway.

It's called good ole "pull yourself up with your own bootstraps" selfishness.

[Anonymous]

There is well known corruption in this business. There is a price for each score you want. You just need to be a member of the right country club. Shameful I know.

[Anonymous]

LOL.
This is sooo strange. On DCUM people will tell LOTS of personal info., like their kids' test scores, their income, their husband's job and income, but heck, this one gets people all clammy.
JUST GIVE THE NAMES!!! These psychologists already have ads in the phone book and internet.

The entitlement to continually and nauseatingly personally brag about oneself does not permit giving your foes any advantages in the game of life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is well known corruption in this business. There is a price for each score you want. You just need to be a member of the right country club. Shameful I know.

Where did you get this information from? I've never heard of this before. I'm trying to imagine how one would go about essentially trying to bribe a psychologist.

[Anonymous]

OP - you're going about this all wrong. Just find a different kid to take the test for your kid. Now, mine only was 98%, so you won't want him, but then again, all I did was use a tester recommended by the school he now attends, so perhaps he could be a 99.9% under different circumstances.

OR, rather than waste all of this time trying to game the system, why not try reading to your kid - that will help his/her score go up and you might actually get to know your kid and what his/her strengths and weaknesses are and then you could choose a school that is the right fit rather than one that you think will confer on you some kind of prestige.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is well known corruption in this business. There is a price for each score you want. You just need to be a member of the right country club. Shameful I know.

Where did you get this information from? I've never heard of this before. I'm trying to imagine how one would go about essentially trying to bribe a psychologist.

It is not exactly bribing, but just cooperative and understanding assessments. Sort of a well kept secret.... Like a family doctor