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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Kids from my DC’s class that I know where advanced in math and reading/writing got in this year. 
The system is not that messed up. It’s pretty much merit based. [/quote]

I think you meant “were” in your sentence.

You “are” wrong. [/quote]

DP.  I see the same pattern.  The system of admissions is reasonable, IME.  [/quote]

The kids in my sons class who were accepted made sense to me, the one kid I know who was not also made sense to me. Smart enough child and a good kid but he isn't interested in school or learning and spends most of his time complaining about having to do any work. He can do it quickly when he has to do it, and his Mom makes him do his work, but he is not the kid who is looking for extra work or exploring topics in greater depth. One of my kids best friends, we love having him over. The kids I know who were accepted are more interested in talking about what ever random subject interests them with a level of detail that is impressive. They are more interested in what is going on the activities I see them at.

None of them scream gifted! or genius! but you can see a difference in their focus and motivation.

It is more then possible that some kids are missed who belong in AAP, that is why there are appeals and you can reapply. It is more then likely that the individual school and Center matter in terms of what kids the Teachers think need to be in AAP because Gen Ed won't meet their needs. My kids GBRSs might have been different if he was at Great Falls or an ES in McLean or Langley and not in Reston. He might not stand out there as much because of the clusters of families and kids. Who knows. [/quote]

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