What happens when a kid, with scores that clearly indicate a great mind (including a great WISC), has to overcome a low GBRS? Of course, the fact that such a kid got a low GBRS in the first place is unnatural, but let's blame it on the parents not being members of the school's "mom culture" or on the kid not being an "in-your-face" personality when it comes to displaying knowledge. Either way, GBRS is low but all scores point to a highly intelligent kid. The AART said in a nutshell that "GBRS carries the most weight and can override test scores", a paradoxical statement if true, because in this case, why are kids even tested? If nothing trumps a GBRS, then it seems to me that the only thing that is needed for AAP placement is GBRS. If you have a good GBRS you're in, if not, no matter what scores you have, you're out. Any similar experiences? Thoughts?

Anonymous wrote:What can I do if my dc does not get in on appeal but clearly belongs in AAP?

well apparently the selection committee believed otherwise. The only answer to this is keep pushing! They give in eventually. I know one mom who tried three times and her DC eventually did get in.

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Anonymous wrote:What can I do if my dc does not get in on appeal but clearly belongs in AAP?

retake cogat test in Oct for 3rd Grade kids.

yes, some borderline kids or those who blew the test and were denied on appeal can get admitted the next year after retake and reapplication. the kids who clearly belong in AAP typically get in. all scores well over 130 supported by plenty else in their file. why do you think your child was overlooked?

Anonymous wrote:What can I do if my dc does not get in on appeal but clearly belongs in AAP?

retake cogat test in Oct for 3rd Grade kids.

What can I do if my dc does not get in on appeal but clearly belongs in AAP?

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Anonymous wrote:That is correct. New test scores do not count toward your limit, and as PP noted, you must include a copy of the psych's license (usually included as last page of the report). Your AART should have told you all of this, if you consulted him/her.

I tried to get information from her, but I got nothing. Just a cold "you can check the appropriate links". Apparently, my DC does not have the support of the school...

Thanks PPs, this forum has been a great help!

I guess according to your AART, your DC is not the "chosen" one. AART's rule!

Anonymous wrote:That is correct. New test scores do not count toward your limit, and as PP noted, you must include a copy of the psych's license (usually included as last page of the report). Your AART should have told you all of this, if you consulted him/her.

I tried to get information from her, but I got nothing. Just a cold "you can check the appropriate links". Apparently, my DC does not have the support of the school...

Thanks PPs, this forum has been a great help!

That is correct. New test scores do not count toward your limit, and as PP noted, you must include a copy of the psych's license (usually included as last page of the report). Your AART should have told you all of this, if you consulted him/her.

Anonymous wrote:Do we also need to submit the original WISC report and scores? It doesn't really say anywhere. Also, in our case, the report is 5 pages long, incl. the scores page. Does this count towards the page number limit or not? Thanks!

If it is new information, submit the entire WISC report and scores (be sure you keep a copy); it will not "count" towards the page number limit. If the WISC was done by a private psychologist (vs. GMU), be sure to include a copy of the psychologist's license.

Do we also need to submit the original WISC report and scores? It doesn't really say anywhere. Also, in our case, the report is 5 pages long, incl. the scores page. Does this count towards the page number limit or not? Thanks!

Anonymous wrote:For your appeal form, do you just list the test scores on the space next to the test name?

Any other order the papers should be in? The original screening file had a very speciifc order.

Yes, list the score(s) on the line next to the test name. Follow the order listed on the appeal form.

http://www.fcps.edu/is/aap/pdfs/2013AppealForm.pdf

For your appeal form, do you just list the test scores on the space next to the test name?

Any other order the papers should be in? The original screening file had a very speciifc order.

they have rejected most in pools kids with low fxat and high nnat, I think.

fairfax aap 2013 - how many in pools kids has been rejected?

Am I the only one thinking that 19:32 and 19:48 are the same person having some sort of breakdown?