Gifted Issues Discussion homepage Forums Identification, Testing & Assessment DYS: anyone else checking their email obsessively?

Does anyone know if they send the decision email even if the application is declined? I've only seen people post with the email saying they were admitted.

Right now I'm feeling pessimistic and thinking that they're trying to find a nice way to say no- but ask me again in 10 minutes and I might be feeling better about it, lol.

Yes, I have heard people get the "thanks for applying" or "please submit more information", relatively early as well. I think this is a slow month for them. No news is usually good news, right?

And how long after you get the letter/email of acceptance does it take for the "Extreme Life Makeover" van to pull up in front of your house alerting all the community that you have one of the brightest minds under your care? And then the school lays out the red carpet and the staff welcomes you with open arms and exclaims "How can we accomodate your dc needs?" And then the community members give you their phone numbers 'for support'. And said DC applies him/herself and really accels. About how long after the letter can you expect that?

hkc75 -

Thank you for that wonderful post!lol!lol!lol!

I feel like if my DS gets in to DYS there will be no magic wand for my prince. It will take more baby steps in the right direction. I think the school and my son can deal best with change a little bit at a time. DYS would be a big relief because I will have experienced support. This feels like a lot of pressure for me to get this right for him. I worry....

I wrote the application in one weekend. I had some much to say. It is very hard for me to judge what is 2 to 3 yrs above level.
I took 3 months to add information and edit. We have one minimum broad score in Math so I have the added pressure of needing to WOW them in the portfolio. I am done and still think there is more I could add like some video but we are not setup with that at home. When will it be enough? I need to get my house clean again and move on. I've put a lot of time into researching and yet there is still much to learn. It's going to break my heart if we don't get in. My husband said I shouldn't feel like DS's future rests on DYS. He will be OK either way. I know he is right.

I have gained something by putting all this info down on paper. I can go into our IEP meeting with our new principal and say here this is my son. He is not the average kid and needs more.

I do feel blessed the school is willing to work with us. I have a very motivated independent learner who is interested in so many things. My son has been blessed with a very supportive family and good health. This makes for a great DYS situation.

Thanks in advance, I needed the venting again..

LOL, if only.... and if we are dreaming I will add to this...how long until the school says "money is not an option" and "the sky is the limit" for your DS. We will do whatever it takes to make sure he is interested and challenged and working to the best of his ability. That would be awesome.

We got our email- DS7 is DYS!!!

Just this moment got our DYS acceptance email!!!!!!!!!!!! Best of luck to everyone!!!!

Congrats!!!

Saw the posts here before I checked my email...
DS9 is in. Congratulations mamaandmore and txmama!

I AM DOING IT TODAY. thanks for the encouragement.