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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]128 COGAT here (very high in verbal, more average in quantitative) and very strong HOPE scores (3 always, the rest almost always).  Our DC is registered for the WISC next week.  I feel like, if she scored above 135+, it would be a new data point that we could point to (in addition to submitting a new letter and work samples).  Plus, I think a full-fledged IQ test like this is interesting -- for AAP purposes and just for general knowledge of your child's strengths.

I understand it is a cost commitment and time commitment, but I think it's worth it for kids whose scores are borderline.[/quote]

Just curious, did your child get their results back? [/quote]

Yes. FSIQ is the same as the COGAT (128) but DC's verbal score and fluid reasoning score were 130 and 129, so we are using the WISC and submitting as both are in the "very high" range.  I was obviously hoping for higher, but I still think these are good scores that paint a strong picture of DC in those important categories.  DC was brought down slightly by processing speed, the tester commented in the write-yup that DC was a perfectionist and meticulous in trying to get everything right, rather than doing it quickly -- which is not a surprise to us.  The WISC write-up as a whole also had some good anecdotes about DC's personality while taking the test.  I'm not sure if any of it will matter, but we will try.

We are writing a strong letter, updating with work samples that show more creative thinking than what the school submitted, and using the entire WISC report.  I know that this board often advises that only WISC scores of 130+ should be submitted, but we are going to go with our high 120s and see what happens![/quote]

It looks like your DC has a strong chance! Good luck!! [/quote]

Thank you! I think DC is very borderline, but this board has been immensely helpful as we navigate this process.  Hopefully, the appeal is something that can help a borderline kid -- another set of eyes looking at the application, another letter emphasizing why your kid would really benefit from the AAP curriculum and can do the work, and another opportunity to give work samples.  I am optimistic, but not getting my hopes up because the process as a whole seems so uncertain and subjective for kids who have "good" everything but not stellar test scores.

If DC does not get in on appeal, we will try again next year and see what happens then.

Good luck to everyone![/quote]

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