cutoff scores for Fairfax County GT centers for this year?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi,

I got a letter that my son got into the screening pool. I referred to certain instances of people telling me that their kid got high scores and yet they dint get into the level IV program to my friend ( who was a FCPS elementary teacher). she said honestly, we would want to make it look that it is all an overall count of school work, GBRS etc . But we can't definitely deny a kid with such high scores. Most parents think that its a shame that their kid did not make it to the pool and they convince poeple that the school referral is the reason. But It is not entirely true. Even with a kid with low scores get it if the kid is found to have the potential to think outside the box. But never a kid with high scores was denied.

I am not sure who to trust at this point. I can say for sure what is going on only if I was in the screening committee.



They can deny a kid with high scores due to subjective GBRS scores. I personally went through it.

[Anonymous]

The reason all of the data is considered and not just the test scores is that people in this area tend to try to "prep" their kids for everything so they score higher than they would otherwise.

If a child had high test scores but a moderate or low recommendation and average classwork they might be denied on the assumption that their test scores are not an accurate representation of their ability.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The reason all of the data is considered and not just the test scores is that people in this area tend to try to "prep" their kids for everything so they score higher than they would otherwise.

If a child had high test scores but a moderate or low recommendation and average classwork they might be denied on the assumption that their test scores are not an accurate representation of their ability.

I do see your point however, in my case, DC was not prepped in anyway and the teacher was wrong. DC is excelling at the AAP center this year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The reason all of the data is considered and not just the test scores is that people in this area tend to try to "prep" their kids for everything so they score higher than they would otherwise.

If a child had high test scores but a moderate or low recommendation and average classwork they might be denied on the assumption that their test scores are not an accurate representation of their ability.

I do see your point however, in my case, DC was not prepped in anyway and the teacher was wrong. DC is excelling at the AAP center this year.

yeah well who isn't? Not that tough really. A little compacted math and some more in-depth type assignments than regular school and that's about it.
Was happy my kid got in, but DC reports to me it isn't nearly as challenging as was expected.
I have heard they don't boot anyone out, so once you're in your in regardless if whether the kid excels or not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The reason all of the data is considered and not just the test scores is that people in this area tend to try to "prep" their kids for everything so they score higher than they would otherwise.

If a child had high test scores but a moderate or low recommendation and average classwork they might be denied on the assumption that their test scores are not an accurate representation of their ability.

Exactly. The central screening committee is looking for an overall assessment and not just test scores.

[Anonymous]

We received in-pool letter and Cogat test results in separate mail from Navy ES today !!!

[Anonymous]

what is the Cogat score? Do you know what is the cutoff for this year?

[Anonymous]

It looks like we won't get ours until next Wednesday at the earliest. The front office person said she was working on them today and they wouldn't be done until Tuesday due to the holiday.

[Anonymous]

Are parents allowed to see the GBRS before or after the package is submitted or are they private?

[Anonymous]

Has anyone got the NNat score yet?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are parents allowed to see the GBRS before or after the package is submitted or are they private?

We met with our local AART to see the packet (including the GBRS) that was submitted to the central selection committee, but we could not see anything until after the referral deadline had passed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Has anyone got the NNat score yet?

Yes. We received ours today.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Has anyone got the NNat score yet?

We haven't gotten our 1st grader's NNAT yet.

[Anonymous]

yeah well who isn't? Not that tough really. A little compacted math and some more in-depth type assignments than regular school and that's about it.
Was happy my kid got in, but DC reports to me it isn't nearly as challenging as was expected.
I have heard they don't boot anyone out, so once you're in your in regardless if whether the kid excels or not.

Maybe you should pull him out & just send him to MIT.

[Anonymous]

Truly curious, whats the big deal that a kid "makes it into a GT pool" other than for the parents to brag about how all 4 kids are doing well in AAP blah blah. on internet boards. It all seems just prepping to score high and slogging from a young age in the rat race to prove some obscure point. What will all these geniuses end up doing or are we really dumbing up with coached 99th percentile "abilities" and competitive, prescriptive learning?

FWIW, got my older kid's 1st grade NNAT2 which is 2 SDs over mean, so not really a case of sour grapes...