Anonymous
Post 05/05/2013 08:17     Subject: Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
For those with high NNATs, I would think the WISC would help. The NNAT is known for having a lot of very high scores and a lot of very low scores. I would think a WISC would show that the high score is "real" not just a "false positive." Personally, I'd appeal with any WISC over 125. It's worth a shot if you think it's the right program for your child.
Anonymous
Post 05/05/2013 08:00     Subject: Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
You can appeal the decision based on a WISC.
Anonymous
Post 05/05/2013 07:44     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
My child got accepted into the first pool with NNat score in the 99th percentile and COGAT composite of 85.
She was denied the program. Can I take the GMU testing and reapply before the end of this month? How long does it take for the scores to be released?
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2013 23:11     Subject: Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Rejected with NNAT 145, Fxat 78%, GBRS 6, and 3's and 4's on report card. Any chances for my dd to make it in with a strong WISC?

Plz share your thoughts. Thanks.


Similar situation: rejected with NNAT 142 (99%), FxAT 84% (very young September kid), GBRS 8 (shocking), mostly 4s but also some 3s. The school did a horrible job with DC's screening file. They only included one measly short story (and not even a very good one) and nothing else! Thankfully, we had great letters but still, with no support from DC's school, scores and letters were clearly not enough.

We just took the WISC and got a 140 (with strong VCI and PRI, but weak processing speed). What do you think of our chances?



In years past, WISC 140 would have been a shoe in. Who knows this year.
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2013 20:17     Subject: Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Anonymous wrote:Rejected with NNAT 145, Fxat 78%, GBRS 6, and 3's and 4's on report card. Any chances for my dd to make it in with a strong WISC?

Plz share your thoughts. Thanks.


How strong is strong? Do you have the WISC already? If you're willing to go through an appeal, it's worth a try. The committee can't reach a different conclusion if you don't give them the chance.
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2013 20:13     Subject: Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Anonymous wrote:Rejected with NNAT 145, Fxat 78%, GBRS 6, and 3's and 4's on report card. Any chances for my dd to make it in with a strong WISC?

Plz share your thoughts. Thanks.


Similar situation: rejected with NNAT 142 (99%), FxAT 84% (very young September kid), GBRS 8 (shocking), mostly 4s but also some 3s. The school did a horrible job with DC's screening file. They only included one measly short story (and not even a very good one) and nothing else! Thankfully, we had great letters but still, with no support from DC's school, scores and letters were clearly not enough.

We just took the WISC and got a 140 (with strong VCI and PRI, but weak processing speed). What do you think of our chances?

Anonymous
Post 05/04/2013 19:59     Subject: Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Rejected with NNAT 145, Fxat 78%, GBRS 6, and 3's and 4's on report card. Any chances for my dd to make it in with a strong WISC?

Plz share your thoughts. Thanks.
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2013 17:02     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
With this years scores, you have to put the percentile with the nnat because a 97 % in Fxat doesn't really mean 97% since it was not age normed! The Central committee knew that a lower % Fxat for a younger child meant it could have been and would have been higher if age normed and an older child with higher % could have been lower if age was factored in.
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2013 14:47     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:DD accepted with gbrs of 4 but nnat of 150 and fxat 98th percentile. I guess the panel knew the teacher was biased.

Is this real? My son is rejected with nnat of 135 and fxat 97%. GBRS 6, I am trying to appeal now.


of course it's not real. Someone trying to stir the pot and having a good laff when you take the bait.
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2013 13:50     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Anonymous wrote:DD accepted with gbrs of 4 but nnat of 150 and fxat 98th percentile. I guess the panel knew the teacher was biased.

Is this real? My son is rejected with nnat of 135 and fxat 97%. GBRS 6, I am trying to appeal now.
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2013 12:27     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Here's some tips for your appeal based on reading these threads

1. Make a FOIA request to see what went wrong
2. Use thicker resume paper for your appeal. That should get their attention.

Good luck to all!


Are you trying to discourage other people from appealing so your kid's file won't look mediocre in comparison?


Of course not. I was just trying to be helpful based on comments I read on several of these threads.
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2013 11:18     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Anonymous wrote:Here's some tips for your appeal based on reading these threads

1. Make a FOIA request to see what went wrong
2. Use thicker resume paper for your appeal. That should get their attention.

Good luck to all!


Are you trying to discourage other people from appealing so your kid's file won't look mediocre in comparison?
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2013 10:14     Subject: Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Actually, those scores are above te median of the program


above average, then?


Above average for those admitted to AAP.
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2013 10:03     Subject: Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Anonymous wrote:If my kid gets in on appeal, I will post my appeal letter so others can use it as a jumping off point.


That is a generous offer, but unfortunately it could end up backfiring. If the committee suddenly began receiving letters that are very similar to each other, one child's information would not stand out from any other child's.

The parents initiating an appeal really need to write very specifically about their own children. They need to describe how the child acts in learning situations and how these behaviors indicate the need to be in the AAP classroom.

Anonymous
Post 05/04/2013 09:54     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Here's some tips for your appeal based on reading these threads

1. Make a FOIA request to see what went wrong
2. Use thicker resume paper for your appeal. That should get their attention.

Good luck to all!