Official TJ Admissions Decisions Results for the Class of 2025

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The best way to kill the meritocracy is to eliminate objective measurements of aptitude or achievement. TJ isn't about rewarding merit any longer; it's about allocating a scarce commodity (TJ seats) more broadly across the county. It's an attempt to send a message to Asians and those who bought zoned for "better" schools that the political power in the county resides elsewhere.

Except this isn't really happening some people like to spread hysteria but all the evidence suggests things are fine.

“All the evidence”? Just because the TJAAG have posted 1000 times about how great the change is doesn’t exactly provide evidence. The jury is still out on that one.

Similarly, the people who cry that TJ is now ruined are doing so with zero evidence, and other places like NYC's elite schools seem to be doing just fine after similar reforms.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Yes, of course. Once the Asian kids are out, we will have our very own equity lottery school all to ourselves. Once we get bored of this, we can find another place to make equitable. Asian kids can got to private schools. I am sure it will be better for all

Once the Asian kids are out, they'll return to their base schools and dominate the top 10% and all of the academic teams at all of the base schools. FTFY

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The best way to kill the meritocracy is to eliminate objective measurements of aptitude or achievement. TJ isn't about rewarding merit any longer; it's about allocating a scarce commodity (TJ seats) more broadly across the county. It's an attempt to send a message to Asians and those who bought zoned for "better" schools that the political power in the county resides elsewhere.

Except this isn't really happening some people like to spread hysteria but all the evidence suggests things are fine.

“All the evidence”? Just because the TJAAG have posted 1000 times about how great the change is doesn’t exactly provide evidence. The jury is still out on that one.

Similarly, the people who cry that TJ is now ruined are doing so with zero evidence, and other places like NYC's elite schools seem to be doing just fine after similar reforms.

The admissions criteria for the elite schools in NYC comparable (in the past) to TJ only changed last December, and NYC students still have to take a competitive admissions test (the SHSAT) unlike at TJ. You don't know what you're talking about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The best way to kill the meritocracy is to eliminate objective measurements of aptitude or achievement. TJ isn't about rewarding merit any longer; it's about allocating a scarce commodity (TJ seats) more broadly across the county. It's an attempt to send a message to Asians and those who bought zoned for "better" schools that the political power in the county resides elsewhere.

Except this isn't really happening some people like to spread hysteria but all the evidence suggests things are fine.

“All the evidence”? Just because the TJAAG have posted 1000 times about how great the change is doesn’t exactly provide evidence. The jury is still out on that one.

Similarly, the people who cry that TJ is now ruined are doing so with zero evidence, and other places like NYC's elite schools seem to be doing just fine after similar reforms.

Are you referring to this?

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/06/left-targets-testing-gifted-programs/619315/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The best way to kill the meritocracy is to eliminate objective measurements of aptitude or achievement. TJ isn't about rewarding merit any longer; it's about allocating a scarce commodity (TJ seats) more broadly across the county. It's an attempt to send a message to Asians and those who bought zoned for "better" schools that the political power in the county resides elsewhere.

Except this isn't really happening some people like to spread hysteria but all the evidence suggests things are fine.

“All the evidence”? Just because the TJAAG have posted 1000 times about how great the change is doesn’t exactly provide evidence. The jury is still out on that one.

Similarly, the people who cry that TJ is now ruined are doing so with zero evidence, and other places like NYC's elite schools seem to be doing just fine after similar reforms.

Are you referring to this?

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/06/left-targets-testing-gifted-programs/619315/

The Left’s War on Gifted Kids
Local progressive activists have found a cause even more unpopular than "Defund the police," and are pushing it with even greater vigor.

By David Frum

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The best way to kill the meritocracy is to eliminate objective measurements of aptitude or achievement. TJ isn't about rewarding merit any longer; it's about allocating a scarce commodity (TJ seats) more broadly across the county. It's an attempt to send a message to Asians and those who bought zoned for "better" schools that the political power in the county resides elsewhere.

Except this isn't really happening some people like to spread hysteria but all the evidence suggests things are fine.

“All the evidence”? Just because the TJAAG have posted 1000 times about how great the change is doesn’t exactly provide evidence. The jury is still out on that one.

Similarly, the people who cry that TJ is now ruined are doing so with zero evidence, and other places like NYC's elite schools seem to be doing just fine after similar reforms.

The admissions criteria for the elite schools in NYC comparable (in the past) to TJ only changed last December, and NYC students still have to take a competitive admissions test (the SHSAT) unlike at TJ. You don't know what you're talking about.

it was actually in 2018

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The best way to kill the meritocracy is to eliminate objective measurements of aptitude or achievement. TJ isn't about rewarding merit any longer; it's about allocating a scarce commodity (TJ seats) more broadly across the county. It's an attempt to send a message to Asians and those who bought zoned for "better" schools that the political power in the county resides elsewhere.

Except this isn't really happening some people like to spread hysteria but all the evidence suggests things are fine.

“All the evidence”? Just because the TJAAG have posted 1000 times about how great the change is doesn’t exactly provide evidence. The jury is still out on that one.

Similarly, the people who cry that TJ is now ruined are doing so with zero evidence, and other places like NYC's elite schools seem to be doing just fine after similar reforms.

Are you referring to this?

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/06/left-targets-testing-gifted-programs/619315/

The Left’s War on Gifted Kids
Local progressive activists have found a cause even more unpopular than "Defund the police," and are pushing it with even greater vigor.

By David Frum

This is interesting and all but the issue with TJ is that kids are buying test answers to secure a seat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Heard someone mention that it's "easier" to get accepted from TJ for LCPS student versus FCPS? Is this true that percentage of applicants who get accepted for LCPS is higher than FCPS?

It wouldn't surprise me if this were true. TJ is such a long commute from Loudoun County that the only kids likely to apply are the ones who really want it. Also, they have AOS and AET for their top students, which may not be considered quite as good as TJ, but the commute would be much more feasible.

Stone Hill saw its numbers cut in half for TJ admissions. Previously there was a feeling that AOS and AET were discriminating against Asians and that it was easier to get into TJ. I know students who got accepted to TJ and not AOS.
TJ is a long commute, but the bus is at a reasonable time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The best way to kill the meritocracy is to eliminate objective measurements of aptitude or achievement. TJ isn't about rewarding merit any longer; it's about allocating a scarce commodity (TJ seats) more broadly across the county. It's an attempt to send a message to Asians and those who bought zoned for "better" schools that the political power in the county resides elsewhere.

Except this isn't really happening some people like to spread hysteria but all the evidence suggests things are fine.

“All the evidence”? Just because the TJAAG have posted 1000 times about how great the change is doesn’t exactly provide evidence. The jury is still out on that one.

Similarly, the people who cry that TJ is now ruined are doing so with zero evidence, and other places like NYC's elite schools seem to be doing just fine after similar reforms.

Are you referring to this?

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/06/left-targets-testing-gifted-programs/619315/

The Left’s War on Gifted Kids
Local progressive activists have found a cause even more unpopular than "Defund the police," and are pushing it with even greater vigor.

By David Frum

This is interesting and all but the issue with TJ is that kids are buying test answers to secure a seat.

Again with the unsubstantiated claims. As if weekend classes and summer school year after year are irrelevant...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The best way to kill the meritocracy is to eliminate objective measurements of aptitude or achievement. TJ isn't about rewarding merit any longer; it's about allocating a scarce commodity (TJ seats) more broadly across the county. It's an attempt to send a message to Asians and those who bought zoned for "better" schools that the political power in the county resides elsewhere.

Except this isn't really happening some people like to spread hysteria but all the evidence suggests things are fine.

“All the evidence”? Just because the TJAAG have posted 1000 times about how great the change is doesn’t exactly provide evidence. The jury is still out on that one.

Similarly, the people who cry that TJ is now ruined are doing so with zero evidence, and other places like NYC's elite schools seem to be doing just fine after similar reforms.

Are you referring to this?

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/06/left-targets-testing-gifted-programs/619315/

The Left’s War on Gifted Kids
Local progressive activists have found a cause even more unpopular than "Defund the police," and are pushing it with even greater vigor.

By David Frum

This is interesting and all but the issue with TJ is that kids are buying test answers to secure a seat.

Again with the unsubstantiated claims. As if weekend classes and summer school year after year are irrelevant...

This has been on local news and in the papers. Not sure how substantiated it has to be for you but seems cut and dry to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

This is interesting and all but the issue with TJ is that kids are buying test answers to secure a seat.

Again with the unsubstantiated claims. As if weekend classes and summer school year after year are irrelevant...

This has been on local news and in the papers. Not sure how substantiated it has to be for you but seems cut and dry to me.

The substantiated is some kids said they saw the test questions beforehand.
This could be that Curie acquired the test papers illegally.
This could be that Curie acquired previous years' test papers and the questions were only similar.
This could be that Curie got previous years' test takers to tell them what was on the test, and Curie made up their own similar tests to prepare students.

People are placing a lot of weight on students' statements that were not that specific.

[Anonymous]

This is interesting and all but the issue with TJ is that kids are buying test answers to secure a seat.

Again with the unsubstantiated claims. As if weekend classes and summer school year after year are irrelevant...

This has been on local news and in the papers. Not sure how substantiated it has to be for you but seems cut and dry to me.

My Google machine must be broken as I can't find any such reference. Any chance you could point me in the right direction? Or are you referring to the fact that students prepare for the exam by taking practice tests and familiarizing themselves with the type of problems that could be expected?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well. They checked all the boxes. Not sure how a 7% ELL (???? Which makes no sense given the honors English requirements and lack of ELL services) survives. Or How TJ supports a jump from 2% FARMs to 25% FARMs— especially given the parent supports, carpools, etc required.

Thank god my kid graduated in 2020. They now have equity. All the kids I know got WL’d, including some blowing pre-Calc out of the water in Middle School and with state and national STEM awards. But hey— equity y’all.

This is what the White UNC has voted for.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The best way to kill the meritocracy is to eliminate objective measurements of aptitude or achievement. TJ isn't about rewarding merit any longer; it's about allocating a scarce commodity (TJ seats) more broadly across the county. It's an attempt to send a message to Asians and those who bought zoned for "better" schools that the political power in the county resides elsewhere.

Except this isn't really happening some people like to spread hysteria but all the evidence suggests things are fine.

“All the evidence”? Just because the TJAAG have posted 1000 times about how great the change is doesn’t exactly provide evidence. The jury is still out on that one.

Similarly, the people who cry that TJ is now ruined are doing so with zero evidence, and other places like NYC's elite schools seem to be doing just fine after similar reforms.

Are you referring to this?

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/06/left-targets-testing-gifted-programs/619315/

The Left’s War on Gifted Kids
Local progressive activists have found a cause even more unpopular than "Defund the police," and are pushing it with even greater vigor.

By David Frum

This is interesting and all but the issue with TJ is that kids are buying test answers to secure a seat.

Again with the unsubstantiated claims. As if weekend classes and summer school year after year are irrelevant...

This has been on local news and in the papers. Not sure how substantiated it has to be for you but seems cut and dry to me.

I heard in the local news that among other things you still beat your spouse. It is cut and dry to me.

[Anonymous]

How did we go from some kids supposedly saying that they had seen some of the quant-q questions before the test to it being proven and well reported that most kids bought their way into TJ by buying the answers to the tests?