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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I think we can all agree that prepping does increase a child's score.[b] I was VERY against any kind of prepping until I bumped into some crazy moms sending their kids to classes and prepping[/b] months/years in advance. SO - I prepped my son with some practice questions and going over the ones he got wrong gave him confidence and he understood some of the ones he didn't quite get. He is quite bright and I figured he'd get in anyway, but wanted to avoid all the appeal stuff and any questions. I am sure giving him those practice questions helped raise his score. I feel bad about it, because I do think it's unfair to some kids, but I didn't want to be on the wrong side of the prep/no prep results because it was no longer an even playing field.

So now FCPS has a problem. Some kids are prepping and some are not. This test is not useful anymore. Going just by teacher and history I am sure my kid would get in, but I was worried because of all the parent lobbying and ass kissing and whatever else goes on.

I don't know the answer but the current system is definitely broken and surely they need to stop some of this madness. Prepping for my kid was fun, he loves puzzles and these things and I didn't push, but I imagine some kids do not react the same way. [/quote]

Do not feel bad about prepping.  Peyton preps so it's ok to prep.  We all want to be like Peyton.

And don't fell bad now that you have become a crazy mom by joining them to prep your kid.  There's still a place for you in heaven.[/quote]

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