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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think unmovitated kids should stay out of hgc. My DC went, and when they had to work in groups, which was a lot, DC hated working with the  unmotivated kids.  [b]Why accept an unmotivated child when there are so many who are motivated?[/b]

Also, admittance is not based purely on test scores.  [/quote]

[b]Sometimes [/b]kids get motivated when they're doing challenging work with other motivated kids.[/quote]
There are very limited spots. Give it to a child who shows they are motivated already.  
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Alternatively, a child who is unmotivated due to a lack of challenging work/challenging peers would benefit more from the enriched studies than a child who is already motivated in the home school.[/quote]
What's the guarantee that such a child would miraculously become motivated at HGC?  None, hence let's go with kids who are already motivated since the child who is already motivated shows not only a gifted aptitude but a willingness to learn. Like I said, there are very limited spots.  IMO it's a waste to give that spot to a kid who is unmotivated with zero guarantees that it will help.  [/quote]

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