It is my understanding that a compelling case for admission may be helpful if scores are on the cusp of qualifying-and-not-qualifying.
Otherwise, I believe that scores which clearly qualify, accompanied by a solid nomination/recommendation, will lead to being a DYS. I also believe that the recommendation does not necessarily need to be from a school teacher... it could be from any adult familiar with the student, their interests, mode of thinking/learning/working which distinguishes them from other children and indicates they need or would benefit from additional help/support for their "giftedness." For example, over time successful recommendations may have been written by a principal, a tutor, a club leader, etc.
https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-programs/young-scholars/admissions/how-to-apply/The full list of eligibility info is found on the Davidsion DYS webpages.
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https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-programs/young-scholars/admissions/eligibility-and-testing/-
https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-programs/young-scholars/young-scholars-faqs/-
https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-programs/young-scholars/admissions/
