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[quote=Anonymous]My TJ kid has a GAI IQ of more than 145. PS 100. That’s three full SDs.  It has taken so much effort for them to perform at a school like TJ with such a variation in subtests.  Does not get extra time to turn in assignments (which would be pointless, because the workload is so high they would just be digging themselves in a hole). Uses extended time at school for tests in advanced math, Chem and physics only. Does not seem to need it for reading based activities and assessments. Has the accommodation for both sections  on the SAT, because it really isn’t an option to only get it for math. But finished the verbal with a lot of time to spare.

SAT superscore by mid- Junior year (with extended time) of 1520 (740V/ 780M).  800 in Math 2 and physics 2 subject tests.  Lit and US History coming up in June to see which is stronger.

Surviving, and now thriving, at TJ with this academic profile is really impressive, and I am am very proud.  Despite the slight boost in time on some STEM tests, they have developed the skills to manage time, chunk large projects, prioritize work, work with groups on group projects and lab partners on their timelines, find a study environment without distractions, etc. They still won’t put the ADHD in college apps.  While I might think it’s amazing how hard they have  worked and how far they have come and that any college should be impressed by what they have overcome, and what they have accomplished with an LD, with no change or extensions to the TJ curriculum.  But,  there’s a stigma.

That said, they’ll  be fine in the workforce.  The SAT isn’t what makes them a good hire. It’s the high school and college education. And they will complete every assignment for every class on time, just like they do now.

We  might ask for math/ physics  extended test time in college as well, depending on if it seems necessary. But, that’s it. Either they can show up, attend class, do the reading, participate, understand the material, write papers, turn in assignments on time or they can’t. The little bit of extra time to do SAT math or even college math tests isn’t going to make them a bad hire if they can otherwise manage the workload.

And that’s the key. Most jobs are about managing a workload, not taking high stakes test for speed over accuracy.

And I’ll wait it again. 3SDa between PS and GAI IQ (more than 45 points). Finding a way to academically achieve at a high level with that significant an LD is impressive.

I’m very profound of my kid. They will do fine. [/quote]

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