Originally Posted by cmac
The coordinator told me that DD's scores make her look like a good candidate for the full-time program, but she was not 99th percentile in everything. I am guessing she is at the lower end of the top 1.4%... I suppose I could be underestimating her ability, but her group test scores were not way off the mark of what I would have predicted for her. I dunno.
It is clear that your daughter is gifted. From the availible information, it's impossible to know if you daugher is a line-hugger, or a 'way-out-there-er' with extra-good hiding skills. Many daughers and a few sons are quite good at hiding. If she has the will to blend into her friend's expectations, then she may also have the will, and perhaps even the skills to fool you too.

If you are leaning towards just sending her and seeing how it goes, then send her. If you are leaning away, then certianly sit down with the GC and share your concerns and ask - point blank - if it looks like your DD will be the least gifted kid in the room. But remember that even if she is hugging the line, she won't be alone in that position - she's be in the majority!

Smiles,
Grinity


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