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Just to give some evidence for the 'other side', so to speak, I know of at least one application with FSIQ / VCI / PRI too low, but a qualifying GAI, that was accepted.

Sorry if this seems to be pressing a minor issue - my point is just that scores that are just below the stated cutoff shouldn't keep parents from applying.

Yes, your last post was clear - don't worry! And I certainly don't know whether it was the GAI that made the application successful. The rest of it may have simply outweighed the various ability-test scores.

About the reverse scenario you imagine - I haven't heard of something like it, but it's certainly possible, for example in the case of an underachieving gifted kid. And I would think Davidson would take that possibility into account in reviewing applications with borderline achievement scores.