Do you think this WISC-V score is good enough for FCPS AAP?

[Anonymous]

Third grader got 124 composite WISC, with some subcategory scores much higher (e.g., 135 and 130 in some of the verbal subcategories) and other subcategory score average (108 in quantitative).

I know that this is just one datapoint and that decisions are based on many things. But assuming that the rest of her application package is strong and that her teachers will rate her well, do you think that this WISC score is good enough for AAP? I thought I remembered reading somewhere that they like to see a WISC above 128.

She's coming from a private school, and so our application deadline is early next week.

Thank you.

[Anonymous]

Not really.

However, the program looks at more than the score.

Have the teachers fill out a gifted behavior rating scale (and do it thoughtfully, not just all perfect score) and work on your samples.


Samples that highlight the areas of strength on the WISC make sense.

A score of closer to 140 is better.

A well-rounded application is a good idea.

On the parent form, include anecdotes about the gifted characteristics you see in this child, not just that they read a lot or are diligent workers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not really.

However, the program looks at more than the score.

Have the teachers fill out a gifted behavior rating scale (and do it thoughtfully, not just all perfect score) and work on your samples.


Samples that highlight the areas of strength on the WISC make sense.

A score of closer to 140 is better.

A well-rounded application is a good idea.

On the parent form, include anecdotes about the gifted characteristics you see in this child, not just that they read a lot or are diligent workers.

Thank you for this advice. We received some of this same advice elsewhere, and have tried to do what you suggest in her application packet.

[Anonymous]

Agree with the PP. The score in itself is borderline at best (without knowing anything else). I think it needs to be accompanied by a strong total package to have a really good chance. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

My DS scored 126. But he had perfect grades. Onward to TJ then to Ivy. Guess he had a bad test day.

[Anonymous]

Yes! He will do just fine in AAP with this WISC. My DC had similar scores and is thriving in AAP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My DS scored 126. But he had perfect grades. Onward to TJ then to Ivy. Guess he had a bad test day.

Or maybe he isn’t gifted but can compensate because he’s a hard worker.

[Anonymous]

That’s on the cusp. My friend’s dd had a 126 and didn’t get in 2 years ago.

[Anonymous]

Maybe 50/50 chance?

Hard to say without the other info and also I’m most familiar with second grade admission.

[Anonymous]

It depends on the area too. In the wealthier areas where some are paying for prep, it's not that competitive a scorte, but not unheard of. In areas with more solid middle class and a range of SES, yes, I have known a bunch. In fact one of my friends got her kid is with average to high average COGAT and NNAT and an IQ near that (but lower). The teacher saw himself in the kid and felt the kid was showing many signs of giftedness.

[Anonymous]

Coming from a private school environment, they won't really look at the GBRS (private school teachers are not trained in how to evaluate a student properly), so it really hinges more on test scores, report cards, work samples, and parent input. If that's the only test score you're submitting, make sure you have really strong work samples (NOT done at home) to submit along with it. On its own, that score is not a shoo-in.

[Anonymous]

That WISC is high enough to do well in AAP, but I'm not sure that it's high enough to be admitted without a very strong application.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Third grader got 124 composite WISC, with some subcategory scores much higher (e.g., 135 and 130 in some of the verbal subcategories) and other subcategory score average (108 in quantitative).

I know that this is just one datapoint and that decisions are based on many things. But assuming that the rest of her application package is strong and that her teachers will rate her well, do you think that this WISC score is good enough for AAP? I thought I remembered reading somewhere that they like to see a WISC above 128.

She's coming from a private school, and so our application deadline is early next week.

Thank you.

My DD was denied with a WISC-V score of 133. She has a 11 GBRS when 16 was the top. She scored in 120s on CogAT and NNAT. So, who knows. We appealed with a SB where she got a 145 and she got in on appeal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Third grader got 124 composite WISC, with some subcategory scores much higher (e.g., 135 and 130 in some of the verbal subcategories) and other subcategory score average (108 in quantitative).

I know that this is just one datapoint and that decisions are based on many things. But assuming that the rest of her application package is strong and that her teachers will rate her well, do you think that this WISC score is good enough for AAP? I thought I remembered reading somewhere that they like to see a WISC above 128.

She's coming from a private school, and so our application deadline is early next week.

Thank you.

My DD was denied with a WISC-V score of 133. She has a 11 GBRS when 16 was the top. She scored in 120s on CogAT and NNAT. So, who knows. We appealed with a SB where she got a 145 and she got in on appeal.

What is a "SB?"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My DS scored 126. But he had perfect grades. Onward to TJ then to Ivy. Guess he had a bad test day.

Sounds like he got in with this score awhile ago. Times have changed.