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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I can't speak specifically to how each compares but I would suggest you understand the process for applying to AAP from a private. [b] It strongly favors students already in FCPS.[/b]  We looked into  it for the same reasons but did not end up applying for AAP. We switched to a private that adequately challenges DC.  It does not seem DC would have been challenged similarly in AAP, based on what their friends tell us.[/quote]

Former AAP family now at private and I can tell you the perception of whether the process favors public or private school kids swings like a pendulum from year to year. Pre-pandemic it was always rumored that they didn't like kids from private. Post-pandemic as the numbers in FCPS declined there was a strong sense (backed up by anecdotal admissions evidence) that FCPS was actually [b]more[/b] likely to take kids from private because they wanted to lure families back to FCPS. Last year's AAP admissions cycle I didn't see much.

And to the OP - if you do decide to apply to AAP treat it with the same level of rigor you'd treat a private school application. Research the HOPE rating scale AND the old GBRS scale and make sure you factor those things into all parent commentary. Make sure whoever from your school is filling out the school's part of the packet is helpful and also fully aware of what FCPS is looking for - a kid with a demonstrated need for acceleration across the board by HOPE and GBRS. Make sure all work samples show in-depth thinking and are not just advanced worksheets. If possible attend an AART presentation on level IV at Haycock or your local zoned ES - you can sign up for a newsletter to get the dates. Last year at our public ES's level IV presentation there was at least one private school family in attendance. Know that the HOPE scale is the defining factor in admission, ability test scores being equal.[/quote]

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