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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I agree.  I don't get the competition thing.  I was told the number of slots is not limited.  Children who qualify for the service will get it.  I agree that a child could still qualify even if they had an off day for the NNAT or CogAt.  My DC happens to be in the pool (with a 150 on one section of the CogAT but otherwise "just" above average scores).  I do not think DC is a shoo in by any stretch, which is why we included extra materials that everyone seems to think are useless.  I have no idea how DC will do on the GBRS since I guess it is done by the reading teacher (who is not DC's homeroom teacher and I'e never spoken to).  I find the process less than transparent, but ultimately feel that we put forth the best picture of DC that we could and if it doesn't work out, then we will revisit our options.[/quote]

We're not really talking about competition for spaces.  This is all about kids whose parents can't accept the fact that their child isn't GT material and will push every boundary and pay any amount of money.  My daughter is in GT and  it is pretty clear who really made it and who shouldn't have, but that's ok.  It just makes it easier for my daughter when compared to these kids.  If these parents have dreams of TJ its a total illusion, they'll never cut it there. So, go ahead, stuff the GT file with silly examples of "GT" work, award certificates and letters of recommendation from soccer coaches.

I don't get the point about the teachers and being able "to buy" them.  Never have seen this and doubt it really occurs.[/quote]

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