Davidson Institute

[Anonymous]

Does anyone here have children in the Davidson community? Do you meet with these people? Do you use help from their councilors?

Looking for ideas for a profoundly gifted child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Does anyone here have children in the Davidson community? Do you meet with these people? Do you use help from their councilors?

Looking for ideas for a profoundly gifted child.

Yes, we go to the seminars. Used the counselor service once or twice. I use the regular Davidson forum. It's a lovely community- JHU CTY is closer and offers a lot of online classes and summer camps too.

[Anonymous]

We just joined so we're slowly getting acclimated and have used the counselors. I haven't seen any local gatherings being put together since we were accepted in June. I keep looking. Would love to attend with my DYS. I am in the FB Group a lot.

[Anonymous]

Was I competitive to get on?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Was I competitive to get on?

You have to have a Standard score of 145+ on an IQ test or on certain sub-tests or you can be accepted with certain SAT, ACT and pSAT scores - https://www.davidsongifted.org/Young-Scholars/How-to-Apply/Qualification-Criteria

[Anonymous]

Thanks. I've seen that, but am wondering whether the IQ score criteria a firm one, and the real decisive factor, or is it not sufficient alone?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks. I've seen that, but am wondering whether the IQ score criteria a firm one, and the real decisive factor, or is it not sufficient alone?

My anecdotal evidence based on people I know who applied (so take that for what it's worth) is that if you have less than the criteria (less than 145+ or the required SAT, etc.. scores) you will not get in. There is no holistic look then. The score is a minimum requirement to even be considered. However, just having the 145+ or SAT, etc.. score will also not guarantee you access. I know people who said they had the scores and were rejected. That said, I didn't see their scores. I took their words for it. I am not on a the admissions committee so take my advice with a grain of salt. You can always call and ask and not identify yourself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks. I've seen that, but am wondering whether the IQ score criteria a firm one, and the real decisive factor, or is it not sufficient alone?

My anecdotal evidence based on people I know who applied (so take that for what it's worth) is that if you have less than the criteria (less than 145+ or the required SAT, etc.. scores) you will not get in. There is no holistic look then. The score is a minimum requirement to even be considered. However, just having the 145+ or SAT, etc.. score will also not guarantee you access. I know people who said they had the scores and were rejected. That said, I didn't see their scores. I took their words for it. I am not on a the admissions committee so take my advice with a grain of salt. You can always call and ask and not identify yourself.

For what it's worth, my child was admitted with a 150 IQ and we didn't provide work samples. We did have to answer specific questions though.

[Anonymous]

We've been to at least one meet-up and enjoyed it. I wish there were more, but the burden is on the families to organize them and I certainly haven't done that yet! I did contact a counselor early on but have found that the online communities have been a stronger resource for me on an ongoing basis.

[Anonymous]

Are there intellectual DYS activities locally? Is, clubs, camps, erc?