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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]IME, the fact that your child's teacher or teachers do not think of him/her as "AAP material" will not directly affect his/her chance at getting into AAP.  The child HAS to have the test scores to make it into AAP and some work samples that show some level of originality -- but age appropriate originality.  IME, your child does not need to show extraordinary ability... just be an analytical thinker.[/b]

My AAP child's 1st and 2nd grade teachers didn't think DC was AAP material. DC got in.  One told me she was quite surprised by DC's NNAT score.  The other discouraged AAP and described it as being for kids who were X,Y, and Z (which were qualities DC didn't show according to her).

Now that DC is in AAP,  DC's AAP teacher is shocked that the 1st and 2nd grade teachers told me those things about DC b/c DC is doing very well in AAP.  It's ironic that DC's grades in AAP (including the behavior ratings) are a little higher than DC got in 2nd grade.  DC recently scored the highest in the class on a national verbal-analysis competition.  Yet, DC's 1st and 2nd grade teachers discouraged the idea of AAP.

The screening tests really made the difference.  We know of another child who was also discouraged b/c of his  impulsive behavior -- his AAP teacher thinks he is exactly right for the program.  [/quote]

I somewhat agree with what you're saying but not totally. 
The child's teacher is in the local screening committee that produces the GBRS so it does affect the child's chances of getting into AAP. 
The child does NOT have to have the test scores to get into AAP.

In-pool test scores + high GBRS= more than likely will be found eligible. 
Below cut off test scores +average GBRS= will require a lot of other data such as further testing to be found eligible

Our DC was below cut off and had a GBRS of 10. Not much support from his teacher or from the AART. We did outside testing to include above grade level tests, provided work samples that showed analytical thinking, and included a letter.  DC is now in AAP and is doing so well. Not struggling at all- just getting the right amount of everything and is making better grades than he did in gen ed.

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