Is it worth it to appeal to TJ?

[Anonymous]

Do these ever work? What type of information could be included in an appeal?

How about some achievements that happened between the application submission and now, say winning a national science fair?
How about that the student has a learning disability or gets free meals, which was not included in the original application?

[Anonymous]

Just apply for sophomore year.

If you child deserved to be at TJ, they would get in through the sophomore admissions process. It is actually a much better process where actual TJ teachers are making the decisions.

DC got in that way and we know of 3 other children who I knew for a long time. They did not get in the freshman round but all got in the sophomore round.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do these ever work? What type of information could be included in an appeal?

How about some achievements that happened between the application submission and now, say winning a national science fair?
How about that the student has a learning disability or gets free meals, which was not included in the original application?

There is no mechanism to appeal regarding the freshmen round of TJ admissions. They would get crushed with such applications.

As the previous poster mentioned, hang in there until sophomore round and then make sure you don't miss your deadlines.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do these ever work? What type of information could be included in an appeal?

How about some achievements that happened between the application submission and now, say winning a national science fair?
How about that the student has a learning disability or gets free meals, which was not included in the original application?

There is no mechanism to appeal regarding the freshmen round of TJ admissions. They would get crushed with such applications.

As the previous poster mentioned, hang in there until sophomore round and then make sure you don't miss your deadlines.

There is an appeals process listed on the website.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just apply for sophomore year.

If you child deserved to be at TJ, they would get in through the sophomore admissions process. It is actually a much better process where actual TJ teachers are making the decisions.

DC got in that way and we know of 3 other children who I knew for a long time. They did not get in the freshman round but all got in the sophomore round.

Thanks! Few questions if you don't mind as you seem to know kids getting in sophmore round

Is it for the class of 2025? How many kids they take?
How do the kids do (academic and clubs) compared with the peers entering as Freshman?
Are they all from the same school? You mind sharing the school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just apply for sophomore year.

If you child deserved to be at TJ, they would get in through the sophomore admissions process. It is actually a much better process where actual TJ teachers are making the decisions.

DC got in that way and we know of 3 other children who I knew for a long time. They did not get in the freshman round but all got in the sophomore round.

Thanks! Few questions if you don't mind as you seem to know kids getting in sophmore round

Is it for the class of 2025? How many kids they take?
How do the kids do (academic and clubs) compared with the peers entering as Freshman?
Are they all from the same school? You mind sharing the school?

Not PP, but they number of froshmores really depends on the number of dropouts. If your kid crushes the SATs that will really help.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just apply for sophomore year.

If you child deserved to be at TJ, they would get in through the sophomore admissions process. It is actually a much better process where actual TJ teachers are making the decisions.

DC got in that way and we know of 3 other children who I knew for a long time. They did not get in the freshman round but all got in the sophomore round.

Thanks! Few questions if you don't mind as you seem to know kids getting in sophmore round

Is it for the class of 2025? How many kids they take?
How do the kids do (academic and clubs) compared with the peers entering as Freshman?
Are they all from the same school? You mind sharing the school?

Yes. I was surprised to find out that they are allowed to take as many kids as they deem merit admission. Obviously that does not mean there is no limit but it is not based on the number of dropouts.

I cannot share the school as DC is one of two children from our HS. Other 2 kids where from two different HS that I know because we competed with them and know they are exceptionally good students. I was shocked when they did not get in and happy that all 3 got in the sophomore round.

Teacher recommendations are a big deal. I got emails from 2 of DC's teachers during 9th grade appreciating how much they enjoy having DC is their class. Needless to say we asked for their recommendation along with one other teacher.

I would say just focus on 9th grade, do well, ignore the noise.

[Anonymous]

One more thing. 2 of the kids did not take SAT/ACT including mine. Not sure about 1 kid, but 1 kid did take SAT.

Limited sample size but I am guessing SAT scores are not that important.

[Anonymous]

Fun fact - all of the appeals are denied. ALL of them.

Do not waste your time or emotional energy on this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Fun fact - all of the appeals are denied. ALL of them.

Do not waste your time or emotional energy on this.

That's false! A lot of the kids at our center got in on appeal. It's really common these days.

[Anonymous]

How do you appeal???

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Fun fact - all of the appeals are denied. ALL of them.

Do not waste your time or emotional energy on this.

That's false! A lot of the kids at our center got in on appeal. It's really common these days.

This thread is about TJ appeals, not AAP.

[Anonymous]

A. Exceptional Circumstances Appeal

1. An Exceptional Circumstances Appeal form must be submitted within 10 business
days after receiving official notice of the admissions decision. The Appeal form will
ask the parent and/or guardian to provide a written explanation of the exceptional
circumstance that the Appeals Committee should consider.

2. The Appeal form must be submitted to the TJHSST Admissions Office. The
TJHSST Admissions Office will ensure that all appeal documents are submitted to
the Appeals Committee. The parent and/or guardian is not allowed to submit
additional credentials, documents, or letters of recommendation.

3. The Appeals Committee will review the appeal.

4. The decision of the Appeals Committee will be communicated to the parent and/or
guardian in writing and the Appeals Committee decision is final.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A. Exceptional Circumstances Appeal

1. An Exceptional Circumstances Appeal form must be submitted within 10 business
days after receiving official notice of the admissions decision. The Appeal form will
ask the parent and/or guardian to provide a written explanation of the exceptional
circumstance that the Appeals Committee should consider.

2. The Appeal form must be submitted to the TJHSST Admissions Office. The
TJHSST Admissions Office will ensure that all appeal documents are submitted to
the Appeals Committee. The parent and/or guardian is not allowed to submit
additional credentials, documents, or letters of recommendation.

3. The Appeals Committee will review the appeal.

4. The decision of the Appeals Committee will be communicated to the parent and/or
guardian in writing and the Appeals Committee decision is final.

There's no record of an appeal of this nature ever being successful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A. Exceptional Circumstances Appeal

1. An Exceptional Circumstances Appeal form must be submitted within 10 business
days after receiving official notice of the admissions decision. The Appeal form will
ask the parent and/or guardian to provide a written explanation of the exceptional
circumstance that the Appeals Committee should consider.

2. The Appeal form must be submitted to the TJHSST Admissions Office. The
TJHSST Admissions Office will ensure that all appeal documents are submitted to
the Appeals Committee. The parent and/or guardian is not allowed to submit
additional credentials, documents, or letters of recommendation.

3. The Appeals Committee will review the appeal.

4. The decision of the Appeals Committee will be communicated to the parent and/or
guardian in writing and the Appeals Committee decision is final.

There's no record of an appeal of this nature ever being successful.

where can we find the form? thanks