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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think you are over-thinking this.  If you are immediately thinking of a special award your child received (involving reasoning ability or persistence/tenacity/dedication), then include it.  If you are stumped to know what to submit, that's an indication that your child doesn't have any notable/useful awards.  It's ok!  REally.

I submitted NOTHING.  No parent form, no letters from the soccer coach or cub scout leader.  Those things aren't going to move the needle unless the award/letter shows that the kid is UNUSUALLY above his/her developmental level.

If your child won the chess tournament, then that would be useful.  If your child has been taking piano since she was 3 and now performs with 8th graders, that would be unusual b/c it shows the ability to focus and work at something challenging.  If your child writes short stories that are more intricate than most kids that age, then send it.

If your child is a decent kid doing normal 2nd grade activities, then please don't think that getting the coach's award for "most improved" is going to help.

If there isn't something that REALLY stands out in your mind, then your child needs to have good test scores.  Being well-rounded with average test scores is not what they are looking for.

AAP IS challenging.  One kid in my son's class that left after the first quarter, one left before Xmas and I've heard that others are thinking they will go back to the base school after the year is over (that may not be true -- who knows.).  The point is, your kid needs to have the mental quickness to handle the curriculum.

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It makes me feel better that some parents submit nothing. This part was stressing me out a bit. I couldn't decide about the coach's award. I thought about including it because he received it for his ability to focus and his dedication. It was for a year-round swim team. However, now that I have read some of the comments, I probably will not include it. My son doesn't have any other awards. Luckily, it seems like he is not the only one.

I have heard AAP is challenging. I feel like my child can handle the work, but I am a little nervous because I have heard 3rd grade is a big change (both AAP and general program). However, my child is a hard worker, loves to learn, etc.. I just want to give the committee an accurate picture of him. I'll trust their decision on whether or not he is a good fit. Thanks again for your advice. Your post was very helpful. [/quote]

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