Acs - and there are those of us who are just too intimidated to apply to DYS! We've only taken the NNAT, which does not qualify even though he hit the ceiling on part of the test. My son is along those lines achievement wise, but to get the test scores and put a portfolio together just sounds like WAY too much effort - physically and emotional. I'm happy to live in a metro area that has a fairly healthy gifted community, so I'm not sure there would be a huge draw for us anyway. So good for you for getting your act together and getting the paper work in and giving it a try!