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[quote=Anonymous]Advanced math isn't *that* advanced.  Plenty of kids in AAP are very strong in language arts but only above average in math.  For gen ed advanced math, which is technically the same track as AAP math, they're looking for CogAT Q scores of 115 or higher, which is around the 84th percentile.

For the questions of whether your kid would likely qualify for AAP, would have their needs met in gen ed, etc., it's all highly school dependent.  If your kid will be attending school in McLean, there would be a large cohort of advanced kids in gen ed.  If your kid is going to attend school in Annandale, your kid needs AAP.

In your shoes, I would have my kid take the CogAT at GMU.  Gather report cards and whatever other evidence you have.  Then, before the summer AAP deadline, meet with the AART or principal of your school to discuss where they think your child's needs would best be met.  If the CogAT scores are high, I would apply for AAP either way, because you can choose to defer placement the first year and then activate it after that.  [/quote]

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