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Which summer program? If you want to go to the Annual Summit I think you can still sign up. The Summer STARS program for your DS' age range was filled by lottery in November. DD is #3 on the wait list and I have heard nothing so I assume she won't be going.

Just FYI. If that is the program you want, no hurry on the IQ test. Good luck!

yes, the summit is the one he wants the most. Thank you for providing the insider info. Now just a matter of finding an IQ test provider, UC berkeley said between $700~3500, do the test provide enough information to justify the cost? DS has no social issues in school, even the math class does not seem to be too boring for him. He is well liked by peers and teachers, lunch issue also disappeared. If DYS' program(the summit, later ambassador, etc) are not accessible, does it still worth applying?

No, we are not in bay area. I submitted the qualified IQ & Achievement test for both DS10 last year and DD7 this year. They got in without further information asked by Davidson. I have the same feeling that IQ is necessary to get in at the young age. Your DS's SAT score is very impressive! If you check out the university nearby or gifted education center, they usually offer much cheaper IQ test. We use WISC as it is more recognizable in our area. Good luck!