Laura,

Your kids sounds like at least MG. I wouldn't give up if I were you. SIG at Yale would have been really great for them. Last year when we were in NY, we drove to New Haven and showed my DDs the school and hospital where I did my postgrad. I am not sure the kids get inspiration that early in age, but sonner or later, they will get the message: success in education leads to success in life.

Take the plunge and test. Go for it.