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[quote=Anonymous]While I do not like the idea of test prep for younger children, no one can deny the impact of missing a few questions can have on being accepted or rejected from a selective school.  I know that students take the InView in Grade 3, but if in Grade 2 they take the Raven test AND teachers see the scores, then it is very likely that it can impact the teacher recommendations (which IS a part of the admissions criteria).  It is hard to ignore standardized test scores once it is part of a student's academic record.  Teachers are only human and if a student has been an average academic performer, but scores very highly on the Raven test, it should make a teacher consider the possibility that the student may be bored and not performing to his/her innate capability.  If prepping for the Raven a couple of days a week can be stress-free, like making sure your child reads 30-60 minutes a day, I think it could be a good idea.   BTW - I looked up Aristotle Circle, and it seems like the competition for gifted schools in Manhattan is insane and they are in the middle of it.[/quote]

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