Gifted students are not necessarily high-achievers

"As a gifted/talented specialist and as a district GT coordinator, I have lost count of the number of times I have sat with a parent and explained why his or her very capable, high-performing student did not qualify for the gifted program. Often, the outward accomplishments of high-performing students seem much more noteworthy than the lower achievements of some gifted students. There are many traits of gifted students that may not be evident in what the public sees, which is grades and performance..." by Heather Brown Read more at this link.