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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m still trying to figure out if OP is talking about different age siblings, where one is already in AAP and the younger one doesn’t get in, or twins applying at the same time. [/quote]

Good point.  If OP has a situation where the older kid is in AAP, but the 2nd grader didn't get in, it's completely different from a case of twins where one got in and the other didn't.  [/quote]

My gut says with twins it would be best to keep them in the same school to prevent sowing the seeds of jealousy and resentment that will have a greater effect on their lives than placement in a public school program for smart kids. Making their paths diverge so early can't be good for either. Better than seeking advice from parents of twins in the same boat would be getting the perspective of adults who are twins themselves.[/quote]

I'm the "smart twin" who was held back from opportunities for the sake of friendship with my twin and ease for our parents.  It created resentment towards my parents and I currently have no real relationship with my twin as an adult--I think we spent our childhood trying to prove we were different from each other because our parents tried to keep things equal.  Would it be different had I gone to the magnet programs and gifted camps and done the early college entry in high school?  Maybe.  Maybe not.  You never know.  You just make the best decision for your family with the information in front of you and hope for the best.[/quote]

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