Originally Posted by aeh
As to whether the school is looking for high achievers...that is another question altogether, and best answered by looking at what GT programming consists of in your district. Is it faster, deeper, more creative, or just more volume of the same lower-level work, with extra executive functioning and output demands?

I'd argue that distinction speaks to whether its a good program in general and applies to everyone. I can't imagine anyone wanting or needing more volume of lower-level work.