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[quote=Anonymous]OP, it will be okay.  The NNAT is only one part of the picture, and my understanding is that a weak NNAT is given less weight.  One of my DDs read very early, was pulled out for accelerated reading and math, does math workbooks for fun, and can build anything, but scored only 100 (50%) on the NNAT -- which is supposed to measure visual-spatial intelligence!  She said she didn't understand the point of the test and just stopped trying.

We did not have her re-take the NNAT at GMU or prep her for the CoGAT.  We very much tried to minimize the significance of the CoGAT and to downplay AAP generally to take the pressure off.  She scored better on the CoGAT (131) and was admitted to AAP on parent referral.  We put a lot of effort into the examples on the parent referral form and submitted strong work samples.  I believe she also has a good GBRS.

My other daughter scored 105 on the NNAT and in the mid-120s on the CoGAT, but we had her privately tested and she was admitted to AAP with a 139 WISC-V.  Some kids just don't test well in a group environment or are perfectionists and freak out during timed tests, or there are other issues going on (anxiety, for mine).

Good luck![/quote]

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