Anonymous wrote:20:44: From what I can tell, the group test scores and GBRS are weighted about the same. It is just that we do not know things like the the mean values of GBRS. However, based on a older report, we can assume the GBRS x 10 is about the same as the test scores. So, a 13 GBRS is like 130 in the cogAT's. That may not be exactly right.
Now, lets assume it is a numbers game.
(GBRS x10 + test scores)/2 > 125 and you are in.
So with a 9 GBRS and 140 test scores, toy are at 115, and not in.
An 11 and 140, and you are in. (these numbers can be constrained from last years reports on the boards).
As an example, my DD had a 15 GBRS, and 120 test score two years ago, so she was in.
I do not know if this is the actual algorithm, as I am reverse engineering it, but it seems to work.
Note that WISC replaces the algorithm. It seems like 128 WISC and you are in regardless of the other factors.
Anonymous wrote:Why are people on this board so interested in AAP scores and cutoffs over and over again? Everyone complains about teaching to the test but then they get so caught up in these AAP tests. Aren't there other things to focus on with our childrens' education besides whether they make it into the AAP center or not?
20:44: From what I can tell, the group test scores and GBRS are weighted about the same. It is just that we do not know things like the the mean values of GBRS. However, based on a older report, we can assume the GBRS x 10 is about the same as the test scores. So, a 13 GBRS is like 130 in the cogAT's. That may not be exactly right.
Now, lets assume it is a numbers game.
(GBRS x10 + test scores)/2 > 125 and you are in.
So with a 9 GBRS and 140 test scores, toy are at 115, and not in.
An 11 and 140, and you are in. (these numbers can be constrained from last years reports on the boards).
As an example, my DD had a 15 GBRS, and 120 test score two years ago, so she was in.
I do not know if this is the actual algorithm, as I am reverse engineering it, but it seems to work.
Note that WISC replaces the algorithm. It seems like 128 WISC and you are in regardless of the other factors.
Anonymous wrote:PP, can you share your child's scores. if will be useful for us to have to go through the process this year.
wonder why some kids with high test scores are not being selected in first round?
i understand GBRS is given most weightage!
Anonymous wrote:I will go one step further. Yes, I want my snowflake in AAP. Badly. I will spend the bucks on WISC, endure the headaches of compiling outstanding work samples, and will grovel for letters of recommendation. I will do whatever I can to get him into the program (my daughter is in, via appeal, and here comes your favorite phrase for ridicule, she's thriving). Why do I want this so bad? Because hands down, it's a better education, with a more disciplined set of peers. If my desire to do this for my child ticks you off, then eff you. Come on, make my day, and rage on about how my child will water down the program for your profoundly gifted precious.