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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DS was in pool, but was not found eligible in the inital eval.  His test scores were very high, but his GBRS was only 9 that 2nd grade year (his teacher mentioned his social immaturity, though that technically was not a category on the GBRS).  On the advice of his 3rd grade teacher, we parent referred in 3rd (for a start in 4th) and breezed through.  We did not have additional testing done, but assumed that since his teacher was pushing us to refer, that her GBRS, with his same test scores would be enough.  I think it is important to ask the teachers who would write the GBRS what their opinion is, the GBRS carries a good amount of weight, even when scores are well above the threshold, though I have heard that high WISC scores may have more ability to overpower a medium GBRS than very high CogAT or Naglieri.[/quote]

OP here, thanks for the feedback.  In your DS case, it was easier to reapply since his test scores were initially high and you just need a good GBRS.  I think in my DS case, it may be the opposite.

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I am the one you quoted. I agree, since I had the test scores it was easier.  I still think, if you had close test scores the first time, and a teacher who supports the decision (assuming that will be reflected in a high GBRS) there is a strong chance, though I guess you probably will want the test scores to be sure.  I say go for it.  I was worried, that with missing one year, my DS would have a lot of catching up to do, he would be overwhelmed, but he did not miss a beat.  Made me feel like our decision was the right one.[/quote]

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