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[quote=Anonymous]As a parent who moved to FCPS when oldest was in 2nd and learning about AAP was trial by fire this is what we learned:
1) There are no exceptions to deadlines, but don't worry there is nothing you missed that can't be remedied the next year.
2) You can have your child retake to Cogat every year and reapply to AAP program every year if you want.
3) If you get a denial letter, appeal it! Was told by AAP rep 50% of appeals get approved.
4) Don't let anyone tell you what to do and do your own research. 
5) Just because a child is in the AAP class full-time doesn't mean they are level IV.

Personal experience:
-Oldest scored high on math only CogAt in 2nd, due to just moving to district didn't even know what it was. Never took NNAT. Accepted for level III AAP math denied level IV.
-When inquired about the whole program, was told we should appeal, we did and was denied level IV.
-Told by 2nd grade teacher they were not AAP level. We requested they take NNAT anyway.
-Got so much negativity wasn't going to even reapply in 3rd
-Got pushed by 3rd grade teacher and spouse to try again so we did and got in level IV for 4th, no appeal needed.
-Not sure about other kids but was way worth it. Child is very nerdy/tech oriented but late bloomer socially.
-20% of kids in their AAP class were put there by the local school and the parents assumed they were now full time AAP and never tried to get them accepted to level IV. Most of the parents of those 20% don't realize what a big deal this becomes when they transition to middle school.
-This can be easily rectified by having them reapply to AAP in 5th grade.
-We know lots of parents of kids who were in AAP but not level IV who did not know this including the parents of one child who's mom was a teacher at Carson.
-Bottom line, don't go to the school or the AAP for anything other than procedural questions. They get overwhelmed and rightfully defensive about the topic. Talk to other parents and read everything you can online especially on the FCPS site and most importantly do what you think is best and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.  [/quote]

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