Official TJ Admissions Decisions Results for the Class of 2025

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Also, the notion that there is any type racial balancing going on is BS since everyone knows that's illegal. What they did is simply level the playing field to give less affluent schools a sporting chance. The balance is still heavily tilted in favor of those who use their wealth to supplement their kids chances.,

They explicitly said they wanted to increase the number of black and brown kids.

Yet the merit lottery was designed to ensure that more white kids would get admitted, and the new admissions process resulted in more white admissions.

I mean, not by much. The percentage of white students increased by significantly fewer percentage points (17% to 22%) and raw numbers than those for Black and Hispanic kids. And those increases trended pretty solidly in line with the increase in white applications.

It's not really accurate to say that the admissions changes had a huge impact on the white population.

I read by allowing the less affluent schools a fair shot at admission that it almost doubled the number of URMs.

Far more than doubled. Offers to Black students rose from "Too Small to Report" (reporting appears to have settled on 6) to 39. Offers to Hispanic students went from 16 to 62. The population of FEMALE students went from under 42% to 46%.

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Also, the notion that there is any type racial balancing going on is BS since everyone knows that's illegal. What they did is simply level the playing field to give less affluent schools a sporting chance. The balance is still heavily tilted in favor of those who use their wealth to supplement their kids chances.,

They explicitly said they wanted to increase the number of black and brown kids.

so?

It's amusing that people say "They wanted to make the school look more like the community it serves!" (or more frequently something more insensitive) as though that's some death blow that should immediately delegitimize the changes to admissions.

This is a racist dogwhistle. Fairfax is majority white, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

Wrong. Fairfax is majority Democrat, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

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Also, the notion that there is any type racial balancing going on is BS since everyone knows that's illegal. What they did is simply level the playing field to give less affluent schools a sporting chance. The balance is still heavily tilted in favor of those who use their wealth to supplement their kids chances.,

They explicitly said they wanted to increase the number of black and brown kids.

so?

It's amusing that people say "They wanted to make the school look more like the community it serves!" (or more frequently something more insensitive) as though that's some death blow that should immediately delegitimize the changes to admissions.

This is a racist dogwhistle. Fairfax is majority white, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

Wrong. Fairfax is majority Democrat, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

This is far more true than the white piece.

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Also, the notion that there is any type racial balancing going on is BS since everyone knows that's illegal. What they did is simply level the playing field to give less affluent schools a sporting chance. The balance is still heavily tilted in favor of those who use their wealth to supplement their kids chances.,

They explicitly said they wanted to increase the number of black and brown kids.

so?

It's amusing that people say "They wanted to make the school look more like the community it serves!" (or more frequently something more insensitive) as though that's some death blow that should immediately delegitimize the changes to admissions.

This is a racist dogwhistle. Fairfax is majority white, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

Wrong. Fairfax is majority Democrat, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

This is far more true than the white piece.

It sounds like FCPS is going to win the lawsuit, so this will be the new status quo. I hope everyone can accept that and move on.

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Also, the notion that there is any type racial balancing going on is BS since everyone knows that's illegal. What they did is simply level the playing field to give less affluent schools a sporting chance. The balance is still heavily tilted in favor of those who use their wealth to supplement their kids chances.,

They explicitly said they wanted to increase the number of black and brown kids.

so?

It's amusing that people say "They wanted to make the school look more like the community it serves!" (or more frequently something more insensitive) as though that's some death blow that should immediately delegitimize the changes to admissions.

This is a racist dogwhistle. Fairfax is majority white, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

Wrong. Fairfax is majority Democrat, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

This is far more true than the white piece.

It sounds like FCPS is going to win the lawsuit, so this will be the new status quo. I hope everyone can accept that and move on.

But this thread hasn't gotten to 100 pages yet! Can't shut it down at 99!

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Also, the notion that there is any type racial balancing going on is BS since everyone knows that's illegal. What they did is simply level the playing field to give less affluent schools a sporting chance. The balance is still heavily tilted in favor of those who use their wealth to supplement their kids chances.,

They explicitly said they wanted to increase the number of black and brown kids.

so?

It's amusing that people say "They wanted to make the school look more like the community it serves!" (or more frequently something more insensitive) as though that's some death blow that should immediately delegitimize the changes to admissions.

This is a racist dogwhistle. Fairfax is majority white, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

Wrong. Fairfax is majority Democrat, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

This is far more true than the white piece.

It sounds like FCPS is going to win the lawsuit, so this will be the new status quo. I hope everyone can accept that and move on.

Sad that TJ lost and is now going to be a lottery school. Well done FCPS! Great victory!

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Also, the notion that there is any type racial balancing going on is BS since everyone knows that's illegal. What they did is simply level the playing field to give less affluent schools a sporting chance. The balance is still heavily tilted in favor of those who use their wealth to supplement their kids chances.,

They explicitly said they wanted to increase the number of black and brown kids.

so?

It's amusing that people say "They wanted to make the school look more like the community it serves!" (or more frequently something more insensitive) as though that's some death blow that should immediately delegitimize the changes to admissions.

This is a racist dogwhistle. Fairfax is majority white, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

Wrong. Fairfax is majority Democrat, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

This is far more true than the white piece.

It sounds like FCPS is going to win the lawsuit, so this will be the new status quo. I hope everyone can accept that and move on.

Math is racist. Merit is a myth. Hard work and equity can't co-exist. Let's move on.

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Also, the notion that there is any type racial balancing going on is BS since everyone knows that's illegal. What they did is simply level the playing field to give less affluent schools a sporting chance. The balance is still heavily tilted in favor of those who use their wealth to supplement their kids chances.,

They explicitly said they wanted to increase the number of black and brown kids.

so?

It's amusing that people say "They wanted to make the school look more like the community it serves!" (or more frequently something more insensitive) as though that's some death blow that should immediately delegitimize the changes to admissions.

This is a racist dogwhistle. Fairfax is majority white, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

Wrong. Fairfax is majority Democrat, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

This is far more true than the white piece.

It sounds like FCPS is going to win the lawsuit, so this will be the new status quo. I hope everyone can accept that and move on.

Math is racist. Merit is a myth. Hard work and equity can't co-exist. Let's move on.

OK.

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Also, the notion that there is any type racial balancing going on is BS since everyone knows that's illegal. What they did is simply level the playing field to give less affluent schools a sporting chance. The balance is still heavily tilted in favor of those who use their wealth to supplement their kids chances.,

They explicitly said they wanted to increase the number of black and brown kids.

so?

It's amusing that people say "They wanted to make the school look more like the community it serves!" (or more frequently something more insensitive) as though that's some death blow that should immediately delegitimize the changes to admissions.

This is a racist dogwhistle. Fairfax is majority white, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

Wrong. Fairfax is majority Democrat, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

This is far more true than the white piece.

It sounds like FCPS is going to win the lawsuit, so this will be the new status quo. I hope everyone can accept that and move on.

Math is racist. Merit is a myth. Hard work and equity can't co-exist. Let's move on.

Nobody has said this. I'm sorry you are unable to understand this very basic set of issues. Wealthy areas supplement giving their children an advantage over many equally bright students in less affluent areas. Some wealthy families went as far to buy answers to a test that enabled admission. Publicly funded schools have to benefit all families equally not just those who supplement or attend cram school.

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Also, the notion that there is any type racial balancing going on is BS since everyone knows that's illegal. What they did is simply level the playing field to give less affluent schools a sporting chance. The balance is still heavily tilted in favor of those who use their wealth to supplement their kids chances.,

They explicitly said they wanted to increase the number of black and brown kids.

so?

It's amusing that people say "They wanted to make the school look more like the community it serves!" (or more frequently something more insensitive) as though that's some death blow that should immediately delegitimize the changes to admissions.

This is a racist dogwhistle. Fairfax is majority white, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

Wrong. Fairfax is majority Democrat, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

This is far more true than the white piece.

It sounds like FCPS is going to win the lawsuit, so this will be the new status quo. I hope everyone can accept that and move on.

Math is racist. Merit is a myth. Hard work and equity can't co-exist. Let's move on.

Nobody has said this. I'm sorry you are unable to understand this very basic set of issues. Wealthy areas supplement giving their children an advantage over many equally bright students in less affluent areas. Some wealthy families went as far to buy answers to a test that enabled admission. Publicly funded schools have to benefit all families equally not just those who supplement or attend cram school.

That's your distorted view of reality. Good for you. Move on!

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Also, the notion that there is any type racial balancing going on is BS since everyone knows that's illegal. What they did is simply level the playing field to give less affluent schools a sporting chance. The balance is still heavily tilted in favor of those who use their wealth to supplement their kids chances.,

They explicitly said they wanted to increase the number of black and brown kids.

so?

It's amusing that people say "They wanted to make the school look more like the community it serves!" (or more frequently something more insensitive) as though that's some death blow that should immediately delegitimize the changes to admissions.

This is a racist dogwhistle. Fairfax is majority white, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

Wrong. Fairfax is majority Democrat, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

This is far more true than the white piece.

It sounds like FCPS is going to win the lawsuit, so this will be the new status quo. I hope everyone can accept that and move on.

Math is racist. Merit is a myth. Hard work and equity can't co-exist. Let's move on.

Nobody has said this. I'm sorry you are unable to understand this very basic set of issues. Wealthy areas supplement giving their children an advantage over many equally bright students in less affluent areas. Some wealthy families went as far to buy answers to a test that enabled admission. Publicly funded schools have to benefit all families equally not just those who supplement or attend cram school.

This again. OK, but then you refuse to apply this philosophy to sports. You cannot have it both ways.

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Also, the notion that there is any type racial balancing going on is BS since everyone knows that's illegal. What they did is simply level the playing field to give less affluent schools a sporting chance. The balance is still heavily tilted in favor of those who use their wealth to supplement their kids chances.,

They explicitly said they wanted to increase the number of black and brown kids.

so?

It's amusing that people say "They wanted to make the school look more like the community it serves!" (or more frequently something more insensitive) as though that's some death blow that should immediately delegitimize the changes to admissions.

This is a racist dogwhistle. Fairfax is majority white, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

Wrong. Fairfax is majority Democrat, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

This is far more true than the white piece.

It sounds like FCPS is going to win the lawsuit, so this will be the new status quo. I hope everyone can accept that and move on.

Math is racist. Merit is a myth. Hard work and equity can't co-exist. Let's move on.

Nobody has said this. I'm sorry you are unable to understand this very basic set of issues. Wealthy areas supplement giving their children an advantage over many equally bright students in less affluent areas. Some wealthy families went as far to buy answers to a test that enabled admission. Publicly funded schools have to benefit all families equally not just those who supplement or attend cram school.

Exactly.

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Also, the notion that there is any type racial balancing going on is BS since everyone knows that's illegal. What they did is simply level the playing field to give less affluent schools a sporting chance. The balance is still heavily tilted in favor of those who use their wealth to supplement their kids chances.,

They explicitly said they wanted to increase the number of black and brown kids.

so?

It's amusing that people say "They wanted to make the school look more like the community it serves!" (or more frequently something more insensitive) as though that's some death blow that should immediately delegitimize the changes to admissions.

This is a racist dogwhistle. Fairfax is majority white, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

Wrong. Fairfax is majority Democrat, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

This is far more true than the white piece.

It sounds like FCPS is going to win the lawsuit, so this will be the new status quo. I hope everyone can accept that and move on.

Math is racist. Merit is a myth. Hard work and equity can't co-exist. Let's move on.

Nobody has said this. I'm sorry you are unable to understand this very basic set of issues. Wealthy areas supplement giving their children an advantage over many equally bright students in less affluent areas. Some wealthy families went as far to buy answers to a test that enabled admission. Publicly funded schools have to benefit all families equally not just those who supplement or attend cram school.

Exactly.

Publicly funded schools have absolutely no right to overtly discriminate against someone just because their kids do supplementary work outside the school. It is completely shameful abuse of power.

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Accepting kids based on their accomplishments in school is not discriminating against anyone. It allows for a comparison across data points that are shared. Removing the various extras that not everyone knows about or can afford or can get kids to simply levels the playing field.

We are talking admissions to a Public High School, not a Private College or High School where they are not meant to serve the entire population. A Public high school should be looking to serve all the kids in its boundaries. It should not be worried about trying to weigh the resume of a kid whose parents know about, can afford, or can transport a kid to various special classes and activities when other kids do not have the same option.

Kids have certain classes that are available to all of them through Middle School, so compare against that. They can use their essays and the like to demonstrate their interest in STEM. That should be more then enough.

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Also, the notion that there is any type racial balancing going on is BS since everyone knows that's illegal. What they did is simply level the playing field to give less affluent schools a sporting chance. The balance is still heavily tilted in favor of those who use their wealth to supplement their kids chances.,

They explicitly said they wanted to increase the number of black and brown kids.

so?

It's amusing that people say "They wanted to make the school look more like the community it serves!" (or more frequently something more insensitive) as though that's some death blow that should immediately delegitimize the changes to admissions.

This is a racist dogwhistle. Fairfax is majority white, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

Wrong. Fairfax is majority Democrat, that is why the admissions reforms took place.

This is far more true than the white piece.

It sounds like FCPS is going to win the lawsuit, so this will be the new status quo. I hope everyone can accept that and move on.

Math is racist. Merit is a myth. Hard work and equity can't co-exist. Let's move on.

Nobody has said this. I'm sorry you are unable to understand this very basic set of issues. Wealthy areas supplement giving their children an advantage over many equally bright students in less affluent areas. Some wealthy families went as far to buy answers to a test that enabled admission. Publicly funded schools have to benefit all families equally not just those who supplement or attend cram school.

If you believed this you would want to eliminate TJ entirely. So much hypocrisy, as long as TJ ends up embarrassing you less because it has a few more Black and Hispanic kids.