Anonymous
Post 04/16/2026 14:16     Subject: Re:AAP program
Anonymous wrote:My understanding from our AART is that FCPS has an understanding with GMU, so if you do the WISC there, FCPS already trusts it. If you do the WISC somewhere else, I think you have to complete additional paperwork about the provider or something.

Either way, the WISC isn't necessary. Ask the AART at your child's school for their portfolio so you can see what was submitted and what was said in their HOPE ratings. Then write a cover letter in your appeal that addresses any areas you think need to be strengthened and submit new work samples.


If you don’t use GMU, You only need to submit a copy of the provider’s license, along w/ the report. There’s no additional paperwork to fill out. Most reputable local providers, who are familiar with the AAP process, do this automatically.
Anonymous
Post 04/16/2026 13:29     Subject: Re:AAP program
My understanding from our AART is that FCPS has an understanding with GMU, so if you do the WISC there, FCPS already trusts it. If you do the WISC somewhere else, I think you have to complete additional paperwork about the provider or something.

Either way, the WISC isn't necessary. Ask the AART at your child's school for their portfolio so you can see what was submitted and what was said in their HOPE ratings. Then write a cover letter in your appeal that addresses any areas you think need to be strengthened and submit new work samples.
Anonymous
Post 04/16/2026 11:21     Subject: AAP program
I thought the WISC was great at GMU! My DD had a fun time doing it with the grad student and the report was very thorough.
Anonymous
Post 04/16/2026 11:19     Subject: AAP program
The most important item is to write a letter explaining why your child’s needs cannot be met in the regular classroom. The reasons will vary by child. You know your own child best so you can best explain why your child cannot be successful in the regular classroom and thus needs to be in the AAP classroom.
Anonymous
Post 04/16/2026 10:56     Subject: AAP program
It's worth trying but there are still no guarantees to get into AAP even with a good score. A good score will not hurt, but you need to be sure you are addressing specific deficiencies in the initial application, whether through the test report and/or additional information you submit (e.g., new work samples). There also appears to be unfortunately a lot of randomness in the process, so even with a seemingly strong application, plenty of students are rejected apparently, as you will read on this website.
Anonymous
Post 04/16/2026 08:01     Subject: AAP program
Anonymous wrote:Grad students are great. They are undersupervisoon and are going to through current training so they are up on all the newest info. I wouldn't think twice about having a grad student do the testing.


+1
Anonymous
Post 04/15/2026 21:52     Subject: AAP program
We just got the results from the WISC from GMU and having gone through a separate testing with our other kid with a licensed psychologist I thought they were very on par with each other.
Anonymous
Post 04/15/2026 21:04     Subject: AAP program
Grad students are great. They are undersupervisoon and are going to through current training so they are up on all the newest info. I wouldn't think twice about having a grad student do the testing.
Anonymous
Post 04/08/2026 23:24     Subject: AAP program
I wouldn’t take the WISC at GMU. They make grad students test your child and some of the grad students aren’t very experienced. I would go to an actual licensed psychologist for testing. I know people here say the committee prefers GMU but I don’t think that’s true at all.
Anonymous
Post 04/08/2026 19:27     Subject: AAP program
Your child would need to take the WISC at GMU. I'm assuming your child already took the NGAT in school. You can also submit new work samples and parent narrative as part of the appeal. This doesn't guarantee your child will get in. I would ask the AART for a copy of your child's application if you haven't already, so that you can see where your appeal should focus.
Anonymous
Post 04/08/2026 14:04     Subject: AAP program
Hi

I need information about appealing for the AAP program. Do I need to take the ngat test in GMU? If I take and got a good score will the county people will send my kid to AAP. I heard from one my friend like taking test in gmu the county will definitely accept them to aap. Is it right?