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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So my kid has a 4.0 and is an all-around outstanding student at a MoCo middle school. But the kid was only wait listed at CAP. Not in a middle school magnet as we moved into the district from far away while she was in middle school.

Kid asks 'what more could I do'.

Honey, I have no idea. Given they don't reveal the test scores, I can't even give any insight there ...

Rather bemused that everyone who posts talks about acceptances (usually to both CAP and IB at Richard Montgomery). So just thought I'd introduce some diversity here.

Also, thank you CAP for saying you mailed the letters 31 January, they're postmarked Feb 3rd ... just in case this wasn't stressful enough. 
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You have a right to appeal the rejection; you should have received information about this with your rejection letter.  You also have a right under FERPA to know what your child's test scores were, as well as any other data that you need to understand the score (this may included, even seeing the secure exam itself, any bubble sheet, and knowing what the range, mean and median of the accepted students scores are).  Write a letter to AEI or whoever and ask for this data under FERPA, and say that you need it in order to consider and make an appeal.

I agree with other posters that there will be wait list movement.  Many kids at Eastern got into multiple programs.  Wait-listed kids are just as capable as other students.   There are far more qualified students than seats.

Often kids who don't get into these programs are just poor testers.  It's something to consider when going thru the college process.  Watch PSAT or ACT/Plan results and get a test prep tutor if necessary. It can be a very good investment, IMO.[/quote]

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