... satisfying innate curiosity... raised familiarity, but not ability really. So in that way I think it made the scores a more accurate portrayal of ability than just going in blind.
This approach may both manage expectations and optimize comfort level. Staying grounded and keeping it real may bode well for future college application, selection, and transitioning: finding the best "fit" and adjusting to the various demands...
being discussed in a concurrent thread called Gifted teens and suicide.
