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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]None of us know exactly how the committee members use the GBRS, test scores, work samples, and other materials in the packet.

I think a kid needs to have a demonstrated need for advanced services in at least one subject, with at least two indications of giftedness in that area (scores, classwork, GBRS, etc.)  But, the same kid also has to demonstrate that he or she can handle an advanced program in the other subject areas.  At least this would explain some of the inconsistencies:

-Kid A is is all around good and could handle AAP in every subject, but doesn't demonstrate a need for gifted services in anything -> reject
-Kid B demonstrates giftedness in one subject but doesn't look like she can handle AAP in the other-> reject.
-Kid C [b]with lower overall stats than the kids above shows a need for gifted services in say language arts.[/b]  Kid isn't great in math, but has stats suggesting that he can handle AAP math -> accepted into AAP.

Of course, this is all just spitballing.  The process is opaque, and none of us know how the decisions are made.  [/quote]

It's REALLY hard to show a need for "gifted services" when overall all the stats are low, including GBRS and school work grades and samples!  (Keep in mind that schools also package DRA and MRA in support of AAP services when those scores come in at "above grade level.")

But having said that, let's be real--AAP does NOT provide an ounce of "gifted services" for the kids who truly are "exceptional" (the favorite catch phrase for AARTs and AAP program officials to use).  [b]That is just false propaganda.[/b]  AAP services are best suited for advanced learners, not "gifted" or "exceptional" learners.  So in your above scenario, Kid A is for SURE getting in if his test scores and school package supports that he is an "all around good" candidate; Kid B will get in also if that "one subject" happens to be Math; Kid C is the one where you have to show something in his work that says he just had a "very bad 3 days of testing" and he happens to be a bad "tester" though his work samples and teacher feedback show that he is a great candidate for AAP.  Kid C's package will be highly dependent on the teacher/AART feedback that is included.  [/quote]

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