Anonymous
Post 03/19/2014 20:06     Subject: MCPS GT Acceptance Letters
I believe it's more of a wait pool, that they pick someone who's the best fit for the opening (boy/girl, strengths, whatever) This is why you might want to appeal if you're wait listed - it might make your application float to the top if you can find a way of arguing that your kid's needs aren't met in the home school.
Anonymous
Post 03/19/2014 19:12     Subject: MCPS GT Acceptance Letters
Yes, kids do get accepted off the wait list. Had one child who was offered spot a few years ago. We toured with about 5 other families who were also offered spots off wait list.
Anonymous
Post 03/19/2014 19:02     Subject: MCPS GT Acceptance Letters
Barnsley - 140/123/124 - verbal/quant/nonverbal. median 136/135/126
Anonymous
Post 03/19/2014 18:51     Subject: MCPS GT Acceptance Letters
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Can anyone please clarify what happens to the wait listed child? Do they have a chance?


I believe a few children are accepted off the waitlist, by lottery. I suppose you are notified when some accepted children decide not to go, so it might be as late as the start of the school year.


A boy in my DD's class (CCES) left after 2nd quarter. I think they went to the wait list, but it was so late in the year, no one joined the class. Makes me feel bad for kids who were waiting for a spot. Don't give up hope, they do go to the wait list if/when kids don't want their spot.
Anonymous
Post 03/19/2014 18:41     Subject: MCPS GT Acceptance Letters
Just got the letter that our daughter got into Pinecrest!
Anonymous
Post 03/19/2014 18:23     Subject: MCPS GT Acceptance Letters
There are children who were on the wait list an are now in my child's class. Child is at Oak view. 28 students were accepted last year and the class has 26.
Anonymous
Post 03/19/2014 18:12     Subject: Re:MCPS GT Acceptance Letters
Cold Spring - accepted.
Anonymous
Post 03/19/2014 17:50     Subject: MCPS GT Acceptance Letters
Anonymous wrote:Can anyone please clarify what happens to the wait listed child? Do they have a chance?


I believe a few children are accepted off the waitlist, by lottery. I suppose you are notified when some accepted children decide not to go, so it might be as late as the start of the school year.
Anonymous
Post 03/19/2014 17:46     Subject: MCPS GT Acceptance Letters
Can anyone please clarify what happens to the wait listed child? Do they have a chance?
Anonymous
Post 03/19/2014 17:11     Subject: MCPS GT Acceptance Letters
Has anyone heard from Cold Spring?
Anonymous
Post 03/19/2014 15:36     Subject: MCPS GT Acceptance Letters
Anonymous wrote:Accepted into Fox Chapel

My kids scores 132 / 160 / 145

Median 134/ 137 / 131

Order is verbal / Quantitative / Non verbal.

Wow! I've never seen such high scores. Congrats.
Anonymous
Post 03/19/2014 15:28     Subject: MCPS GT Acceptance Letters
Wish people would put the program when they post the median scores.
Anonymous
Post 03/19/2014 15:26     Subject: MCPS GT Acceptance Letters
Not accepted.

Median 136/135/126. DC's scores: 132/114/117.

I knew it was a long shot but we applied because DC is a talented writer and would have greatly benefited from that aspect of the program.

I'm a little bummed out, but at least DC can stay with friends and a younger sibling in our home school which is good. And I don't have to figure out how to make that transportation fit into our schedule!

Congrats to all who got in. Hopefully DC won't be too upset tomorrow at learning who did get accepted. Please encourage your accepted kids to be considerate of those who did not.
Anonymous
Post 03/19/2014 15:16     Subject: MCPS GT Acceptance Letters
Accepted into Fox Chapel

My kids scores 132 / 160 / 145

Median 134/ 137 / 131

Order is verbal / Quantitative / Non verbal.
Anonymous
Post 03/19/2014 14:52     Subject: MCPS GT Acceptance Letters
Anonymous wrote:DS was not accepted. All median scores in our area were 133-130- 125. DS killed the nonverbal ( way way way over median) - I am so proud he can use his congnative abilities in finding new resoureful ways and applying them to new situations.

DS score on Quantitive was the same as Median.

Here was the issue- and I knew this going into the process: Verbal was only 125. And, looking back on his reports cards and probably teacher recommendations he is smart yet lazy and a bit unmotivated, especially in writing. I was hoping the HGC would push him to do his best. But, if there is a lot of writing and language based assignments then staying in his home school might be best. He really hates to write.

DS will not not be sad...in fact he will be happy not to do the extra work. He would much rather film with his video camera and concentrate on computer hacking.

Thanks for letting me share- best of luck.


I would not worry at all about this kid's future. Folks with those skills rule the world these days. I bet he fits the profile of most tech moguls.