Thanks, this is helpful and reassuring feedback!

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Anonymous wrote:My son was waitlisted at Barnsley with a score of 144.

Really? Does he have behavioral or focus problems at school? That is a very high score compared to the Barnsley median.

I suspect not a strong teacher recommendation, which is probably what PP was getting at, too. Is math a particular strength? Which home school?

Teacher strongly recommended we have him take the test, and became visibly upset when we shared he was not interested in potentially leaving farmland due to loss of peer group. She can't offer him math that is challenging enough. Reading is 5th grade level. Typically Scores 98th -99th percentile on the standardized tests. We are not upset about him being on a wait list. Honestly, would prefer an enriched program at home school. Just wondering if farmland does a good job of offering accelerated classes in 4th and 5th grade. Any experience?

That's strange, it's my understanding that math is not different in the CPHG. All classes are regrouped (HGC and non-HGC) with some kids taking regular math and others taking compacted 4/5. There seems to be more formal things in place at schools to meet the needs of strong math students than strong reading students.

A classmate of my son got 145, wait listed for clear spring

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone willing to share what their child scored who got in or waitlisted for Barnsley? I am deciding whether or not to appeal--child got a 125 (median =116). Is very disappointed, constantly asking me for more challenge, homework, etc. If the score received simply wasn't even close what was required then I will reconsider the appeal.

Thanks!

My child got into Barnsley with a 148. His friend from school got in with a 147.

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone willing to share what their child scored who got in or waitlisted for Barnsley? I am deciding whether or not to appeal--child got a 125 (median =116). Is very disappointed, constantly asking me for more challenge, homework, etc. If the score received simply wasn't even close what was required then I will reconsider the appeal.

Thanks!

That median is for the applicant pool, not the accepted pool. I'm not sure if that's the median for the Barnsley applicant pool (that would be my assumption) or for the entire 6200 county-wide pool.

My kid was accepted to Barnsley and got a 136. I don't think that's a record-breaking score, but she also had a very high MAP-R score (although I don't remember what it was), consistently great report cards (even given the fairly meaningless scale) and a strong recommendation from her teacher.

I'd first get your child's report cards and MAP-R scores, have those in hand, and then go talk to his/her teacher to see if there's the possibility that the teacher might help support an appeal with a revised or expanded recommendation. To have a shot at a successful appeal, you will need more than the 125 score.

Another one holding 140+ SAS in the wait pool.

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Anonymous wrote:Is anyone willing to share what their child scored who got in or waitlisted for Barnsley? I am deciding whether or not to appeal--child got a 125 (median =116). Is very disappointed, constantly asking me for more challenge, homework, etc. If the score received simply wasn't even close what was required then I will reconsider the appeal.

Thanks!

If your child wants you to appeal, then appeal. That's what I'm doing even though my child's score was lower than yours. It shows your child that you believe in them and will do everything you can to give them the enrichment and acceleration they need. I don't think appealing will make a difference in my child's case, but you may have other factors in your favor on appeal.

PP here - I talked to AEI and they stated that a successful appeal would lead to a waitlist spot, not a seat in the school. If that makes a difference in your calculation.

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone willing to share what their child scored who got in or waitlisted for Barnsley? I am deciding whether or not to appeal--child got a 125 (median =116). Is very disappointed, constantly asking me for more challenge, homework, etc. If the score received simply wasn't even close what was required then I will reconsider the appeal.

Thanks!

If your child wants you to appeal, then appeal. That's what I'm doing even though my child's score was lower than yours. It shows your child that you believe in them and will do everything you can to give them the enrichment and acceleration they need. I don't think appealing will make a difference in my child's case, but you may have other factors in your favor on appeal.

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone willing to share what their child scored who got in or waitlisted for Barnsley? I am deciding whether or not to appeal--child got a 125 (median =116). Is very disappointed, constantly asking me for more challenge, homework, etc. If the score received simply wasn't even close what was required then I will reconsider the appeal.

Thanks!

Scores in the 135-144 range were posted earlier in this forum.

Is anyone willing to share what their child scored who got in or waitlisted for Barnsley? I am deciding whether or not to appeal--child got a 125 (median =116). Is very disappointed, constantly asking me for more challenge, homework, etc. If the score received simply wasn't even close what was required then I will reconsider the appeal.

Thanks!

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My son was waitlisted at Barnsley with a score of 144.

Really? Does he have behavioral or focus problems at school? That is a very high score compared to the Barnsley median.

I suspect not a strong teacher recommendation, which is probably what PP was getting at, too. Is math a particular strength? Which home school?

Teacher strongly recommended we have him take the test, and became visibly upset when we shared he was not interested in potentially leaving farmland due to loss of peer group. She can't offer him math that is challenging enough. Reading is 5th grade level. Typically Scores 98th -99th percentile on the standardized tests. We are not upset about him being on a wait list. Honestly, would prefer an enriched program at home school. Just wondering if farmland does a good job of offering accelerated classes in 4th and 5th grade. Any experience?

Anonymous wrote:Many people who say let kids have fun actually park them in front of the tv, iPad, or iPhone. The irony is if you talk to these kids who supposededly cram all day you find they are engaged, creative, and generally have more fun than most children. You can tell they are motivated and gifted

take one sweeping generalization and counter it with another sweeping generalization. cool.

Many people who say let kids have fun actually park them in front of the tv, iPad, or iPhone. The irony is if you talk to these kids who supposededly cram all day you find they are engaged, creative, and generally have more fun than most children. You can tell they are motivated and gifted