In my research of different Gifted programs in NYC, I found that the G&T program was just the gen ed program with a few extra projects. Only the magnet gifted schools had curriculum a year ahead, starting at Kindergarten, and would allow pull out acceleration by subject.

So maybe this particular gifted program isn't that special and you can supplement with extracurricular stuff at home or field trips until you can get a good placement.

Ren