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Yep.  They seem to be placing a huge emphasis on work samples, which really hurts the kids with poor executive function.  I bet your DD1 had [b]prettier looking work samples[/b] than DD2, and that was why DD1 got in and DD2 didn't.  [/quote]

I think this is a stereotype about the process.  My DS definitely didn't have 'pretty work samples' and wasn't a particular people-pleaser and got in without appeal.  His sister with much prettier work samples, more conscientious worker and similar scores (cogat 134) only got in with appeal and a IQ test of 145.  I think it varies widely by committee.  But if the kids in either of their AAP classes are any case pretty work samples and strong executive function are not required.  [/quote]

I think teachers and committee members are more likely to expect pretty work from girls and excuse messy work from boys.  But I also agree that it varies widely by committee.  It is not a consistent process, and there’s a decent chance that if your DS’ and DD’s files had landed on different tables with different panel members, the DS’ file might have been rejected and the DD’s might have been in first round.  [/quote]

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