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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I submitted WISC in original file, FSIQ 133, GAI 144, but we did not get in.[/quote]

That's very surprising.  Get into local III, then try again next year.[/quote]

Would you try another test and appeal?  I don't know if new information is good enough with another recommendation and some work samples, or if I really need a test score.[/quote]

Would recommendations and works samples really be considered "new information" for an appeal?[/quote]

Are you asking for real or being facetious?   I'm not sure if they would be considered "new".   I did call the center and they said I could include additional work samples showing additional variety, so I'm thinking yes, but not sure...  Any concrete advice appreciated![/quote]

Not being facetious. Hadn't looked at the instructions for the appeal form. Definitely appeal. Submit as many letters of recommendation and work samples as you can. They've seen the test scores. Now make them see the "whole child".[/quote]

Also, when you submit work samples, write a sentence or two on the bottom about what behavior it shows (use the lists on the GBRS). That's what someone from DC's school did with her work samples. Don't assume the committee will look at a work sample and know what it's supposed to show. Same thing for certificates. If your DC has a piano certificate or sports certificate that shows she 's achieved a certain level, type a few sentences on it about any goals she's set for herself, how committed she is to practice, how far she's progressed, etc. You know your child, but the committee doesn't. Let them get to know her in as many ways as you can. Don't limit your explanations to the parent questionnaire. And if you haven't done the parent questionnaire, do it.

Back in the dark ages before online job hunting, we were advised to use thicker paper for resumes. The idea was that the different feel of it would get the reviewer's attention and draw their eye to the information on it. I don't know if that would work in this case, but what I'm trying to say is do as much as you can to keep the reviewer's eyes on your child's file. The more there is for them to see, the better chance that something will catch their eye and strike a chord with them. You don't have anything to lose by trying.[/quote]

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