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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]yes they are buying their way in.  and what about people, and I hope there are more than a few of them, who have problems with this from an ethical standpoint?  [b]is it fair that I can essentially afford to overrule a no decision for my child, while other parents might not have the means to, or even know it's a possibility?[/b]  This is not how you pull a class of the best and brightest together.[/quote]

As stated above, GMU does offer reduced pricing for families eligible for free and reduced-price lunch. For those not in such need, they should be able to make choices enabling themselves to have the WISC done if it is a priority to them. FCPS already pays for the NNAT and CogAT/FxAT, and covers staff time for the completion of the GBRS by a team. There is definitely inequality in our society, but it isn't limited to the WISC. For example, some children not taking piano lessons may be musical geniuses with the aptitude to be internationally recognized concert pianists, but their families cannot afford (either literally or based on priorities) a piano or lessons. So these children live their lives with their potential unrealized. A year of piano lessons costs WAY more than the WISC -- about four times more -- but piano lessons seem commonplace in many of our FCPS communities.

I think that parents to whom AAP is extremely important will find out what to do if they need to appeal. We were fortunate to receive an eligibility letter, but does the ineligibility letter not contain directions on what to do in order to appeal? No link to webpage with appeal instructions and suggestion to take WISC?

I agree it could seem unfair that some parents don't know enough to advocate for their child, but the children are probably at a disadvantage in other ways as well. Parents may not have sought opportunities for their children in sports, music, dance. Potential goes unrealized. Getting into AAP is just one hurdle. How will children fare if their parents aren't savvy or resourceful enough to save for their college educations, get them any SAT prep needed, help them with college applications? It is impossible to make opportunities completely equal for all children, although we can try and I agree that we should try as far as opportunities related to public school. [/quote]

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