Anonymous
Post 01/11/2018 21:39     Subject: CogAT/Pool letter arrived
Anonymous wrote:NNAT 136 / CogAT 131 got in the pool 22015. Chances of getting accepted?

Great, if the GBRS is at least okay.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2018 21:36     Subject: CogAT/Pool letter arrived
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Funny thing is that the AART at DD’s school said that they don’t always understand why the decisions go the way they do. Kids they think are shoo-ins don’t get in, and kids they don’t feel have a shot, do get in.


Ours told us the same thing.

Think about it - there is no formula, a certain test score doesn't guarantee anything as other factors are considered. At the end of the day it is the subjective decision of a group of individuals who provide their opinions but are subject to their own biases.


+ 1 Ours also said the same thing. Ours said every year, there are a handful of kids who deserve to be accepted and fit the profile of an AAP student, but somehow, shockingly aren't. Also, each year, there are a few kids who have nothing at all in the file indicating admission who somehow are accepted. The process is much more random than people would like to believe. And this is from a very experienced AART with a very good track record at getting kids accepted into AAP.

Re: the bolded - It's not even the same group of 6 individuals making these subjective decisions when you compare one child's acceptance/rejection with another child's. For borderline kids, it's quite possible that a child who was accepted would have been rejected if he had been reviewed by a different panel. Likewise, a child who was rejected might have been accepted by a different panel. Ultimately, the vast majority of kids who belong in AAP as the system currently stands should be able to get in when you consider multiple years of applying and appealing. But, they might not get in first round or even first year.


This explains why only psychologists benefit from this kind of process and make money off of parents.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2018 21:32     Subject: CogAT/Pool letter arrived
NNAT 136 / CogAT 131 got in the pool 22015. Chances of getting accepted?
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2018 21:31     Subject: CogAT/Pool letter arrived
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Funny thing is that the AART at DD’s school said that they don’t always understand why the decisions go the way they do. Kids they think are shoo-ins don’t get in, and kids they don’t feel have a shot, do get in.


Ours told us the same thing.

Think about it - there is no formula, a certain test score doesn't guarantee anything as other factors are considered. At the end of the day it is the subjective decision of a group of individuals who provide their opinions but are subject to their own biases.


+ 1 Ours also said the same thing. Ours said every year, there are a handful of kids who deserve to be accepted and fit the profile of an AAP student, but somehow, shockingly aren't. Also, each year, there are a few kids who have nothing at all in the file indicating admission who somehow are accepted. The process is much more random than people would like to believe. And this is from a very experienced AART with a very good track record at getting kids accepted into AAP.

Re: the bolded - It's not even the same group of 6 individuals making these subjective decisions when you compare one child's acceptance/rejection with another child's. For borderline kids, it's quite possible that a child who was accepted would have been rejected if he had been reviewed by a different panel. Likewise, a child who was rejected might have been accepted by a different panel. Ultimately, the vast majority of kids who belong in AAP as the system currently stands should be able to get in when you consider multiple years of applying and appealing. But, they might not get in first round or even first year.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2018 21:25     Subject: CogAT/Pool letter arrived
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Funny thing is that the AART at DD’s school said that they don’t always understand why the decisions go the way they do. Kids they think are shoo-ins don’t get in, and kids they don’t feel have a shot, do get in.


Ours told us the same thing.

Think about it - there is no formula, a certain test score doesn't guarantee anything as other factors are considered. At the end of the day it is the subjective decision of a group of individuals who provide their opinions but are subject to their own biases.


That's why I hate it because everybody could be required to do appeals thats more waiting game and more time and money invested in the process. Who would want to miss the orientation in April?
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2018 21:22     Subject: CogAT/Pool letter arrived
Anonymous wrote:Funny thing is that the AART at DD’s school said that they don’t always understand why the decisions go the way they do. Kids they think are shoo-ins don’t get in, and kids they don’t feel have a shot, do get in.


Ours told us the same thing.

Think about it - there is no formula, a certain test score doesn't guarantee anything as other factors are considered. At the end of the day it is the subjective decision of a group of individuals who provide their opinions but are subject to their own biases.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2018 21:17     Subject: CogAT/Pool letter arrived
Anonymous wrote:Funny thing is that the AART at DD’s school said that they don’t always understand why the decisions go the way they do. Kids they think are shoo-ins don’t get in, and kids they don’t feel have a shot, do get in.


I'm sure there is a small percentage of kids that shocked them with results, however, they're experienced teachers and have seen and done this for years. Generally speaking, they should know who will make it and who won't.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2018 21:08     Subject: CogAT/Pool letter arrived
Funny thing is that the AART at DD’s school said that they don’t always understand why the decisions go the way they do. Kids they think are shoo-ins don’t get in, and kids they don’t feel have a shot, do get in.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2018 21:05     Subject: Re:CogAT/Pool letter arrived
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:As a retired FCPS AART, I enjoy reading these threads which have no basis in reality. Parents advising others with no real knowledge of the process. Do not make any assumptions on AAP admission based on anything you read on this site. Do what you think is best for your child but make no assumptions based upon what you read here.


Because there is no clear guidance from FCPS, parents may only rely on other parents' experiences. Why don't you share your knowledge so everybody can be more educated about the process and make right decisions ourselves.


Agree.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2018 21:02     Subject: Re:CogAT/Pool letter arrived
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:As a retired FCPS AART, I enjoy reading these threads which have no basis in reality. Parents advising others with no real knowledge of the process. Do not make any assumptions on AAP admission based on anything you read on this site. Do what you think is best for your child but make no assumptions based upon what you read here.


Because there is no clear guidance from FCPS, parents may only rely on other parents' experiences. Why don't you share your knowledge so everybody can be more educated about the process and make right decisions ourselves.


It's been my experience too. I get absolutely no help or information from school or teachers. If you chase teachers around to ask one question about AAP, you become one of those parents harassing teachers for no reason.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2018 21:01     Subject: Re:CogAT/Pool letter arrived
Anonymous wrote:As a retired FCPS AART, I enjoy reading these threads which have no basis in reality. Parents advising others with no real knowledge of the process. Do not make any assumptions on AAP admission based on anything you read on this site. Do what you think is best for your child but make no assumptions based upon what you read here.


Is the NNAT and Coqat high scores alone mean anything for AAP acceptance and what FCPS thinks about test results alone? Would be great if you can give us some examples about your real experiences.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2018 20:58     Subject: Re:CogAT/Pool letter arrived
Anonymous wrote:As a retired FCPS AART, I enjoy reading these threads which have no basis in reality. Parents advising others with no real knowledge of the process. Do not make any assumptions on AAP admission based on anything you read on this site. Do what you think is best for your child but make no assumptions based upon what you read here.


Because there is no clear guidance from FCPS, parents may only rely on other parents' experiences. Why don't you share your knowledge so everybody can be more educated about the process and make right decisions ourselves.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2018 20:44     Subject: Re:CogAT/Pool letter arrived
As a retired FCPS AART, I enjoy reading these threads which have no basis in reality. Parents advising others with no real knowledge of the process. Do not make any assumptions on AAP admission based on anything you read on this site. Do what you think is best for your child but make no assumptions based upon what you read here.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2018 20:35     Subject: CogAT/Pool letter arrived
Anonymous wrote:We received coqat results today. 22102, in the pool, what are the chances of being accepted with NNAT 156 and Coqat 131


Should be in!
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2018 20:30     Subject: CogAT/Pool letter arrived
We received coqat results today. 22102, in the pool, what are the chances of being accepted with NNAT 156 and Coqat 131