Anonymous
Post 12/15/2010 16:31     Subject: Re:AAP Question
Who did you use and not like at Educational Assessment Associates? Any thoughts on a tester named MariaColchado?
Anonymous
Post 12/10/2010 10:35     Subject: AAP Question
15:58 again: We used Educational Assessment Associates (Elizabeth (Lee) Ingram). We were not as happy with the WPPSI testter there, although she was ok. Lee Ingram only administers the WISC. At the time we were also applying to private schools, and EAA was listed one of the private school websites.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2010 12:27     Subject: AAP Question
Anonymous wrote:We applied for FCPS Level IV GT program for our DS in January when he was at a private. We used a testing service in DC for the WISC IV (you also need a copy of the license of the tester if you take this route). The tester specialized in giving the WISC IV, had many years of experience, and was just great with our kid. She also wrote a wonderful detailed review of his test results. In addition, our DS' teacher last year - who loved our kid - gave him a stellar review on the GBRS. He started in FCPS' Level IV GT program (3rd grade) this fall, and we have been thrilled. Make sure you work with your DC's current teacher to collect work samples and to have him/her complete the GBRS. In some ways it may be easier to apply from outside FCPS b/c your child's teacher won't have lots of other applicants to deal with.


Which test center did you use?
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2010 15:58     Subject: AAP Question
We applied for FCPS Level IV GT program for our DS in January when he was at a private. We used a testing service in DC for the WISC IV (you also need a copy of the license of the tester if you take this route). The tester specialized in giving the WISC IV, had many years of experience, and was just great with our kid. She also wrote a wonderful detailed review of his test results. In addition, our DS' teacher last year - who loved our kid - gave him a stellar review on the GBRS. He started in FCPS' Level IV GT program (3rd grade) this fall, and we have been thrilled. Make sure you work with your DC's current teacher to collect work samples and to have him/her complete the GBRS. In some ways it may be easier to apply from outside FCPS b/c your child's teacher won't have lots of other applicants to deal with.
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2010 15:36     Subject: AAP Question
it's true don't go the GMU for testing. they do get graduate students to do the tests, and you're paying almost $400 for the WISC IV (they don't tell you there beforehand though, you are told that when you are at the office). my dd took the test with a GMU grad student, and i think going into it i didn't have very good feeling about grad student, and it turns out my daughter scored worst off on these tests than her cogat and nnat (granted it could be just us). but for what it's worth - you should consider going to a certified psychologist for the tests than a grad student, where you are paying the same amount, but for more experienced professional.
Anonymous
Post 11/19/2010 10:13     Subject: AAP Question
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:GMU Cognitive Assessment Program
or any Virginia Licensed Psycologist



OP, for what it is worth, some people think that the AAP selection committee will view GMU testing as more objective than testing performed by a private psychologist.


That is the rumor, but you have no idea who will be doing the testing at GMU, and I have heard of some people getting stuck with a grad student who has never given the WISC before. That could have a major impact on scoring.
Anonymous
Post 11/19/2010 09:56     Subject: AAP Question
Anonymous wrote:GMU Cognitive Assessment Program
or any Virginia Licensed Psycologist



OP, for what it is worth, some people think that the AAP selection committee will view GMU testing as more objective than testing performed by a private psychologist.
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2010 17:45     Subject: AAP Question
GMU Cognitive Assessment Program
or any Virginia Licensed Psycologist
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2010 17:29     Subject: AAP Question
Our child is not currently NON-FCPS student. We will have to do testing on our own for the WISC-IV. I can't find much information on WISC testing center here in FC.
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2010 17:22     Subject: AAP Question
I will add one thing to PP: the test scores are only one factor that go in to the admission process. So, there is a minimum score for FCPS children to enter the automatic screening pool, but any parent can refer their child for screening. And many children that were not in the pool are admitted to the AAP program.
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2010 17:20     Subject: AAP Question
Thanks for the reply. I meant to say last year cut off score for WISC-IV.
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2010 17:12     Subject: AAP Question
Anonymous wrote:I am looking for information for Grade 2 getting into FCPS AAP program for Grade 3 2011 -
1. Does anyone know being NON-FCPS student applying for AAP with JUST WISC-IV test results would be ok with out having CoGAT & NNAT?
2. Does anyone can help us with a WISC-IV testing center in FC?
3. Can anyone tell us the accepted WISC-IV score for NON-FCPS for the AAP in 2010-2011?
Please help.
BLB


Read through this thread. I think that all of your questions will be answered (except for #3 - no one knows that yet - but you will get an idea from last year's scores).

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/83440.page
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2010 16:57     Subject: AAP Question
I am looking for information for Grade 2 getting into FCPS AAP program for Grade 3 2011 -
1. Does anyone know being NON-FCPS student applying for AAP with JUST WISC-IV test results would be ok with out having CoGAT & NNAT?
2. Does anyone can help us with a WISC-IV testing center in FC?
3. Can anyone tell us the accepted WISC-IV score for NON-FCPS for the AAP in 2010-2011?
Please help.
BLB
Anonymous
Post 11/02/2010 18:20     Subject: AAP Question
All subjects.
Anonymous
Post 11/02/2010 17:15     Subject: AAP Question
I don't know too much about AAP, so is there more focus on math and science or is the AAP focus on all subjects?