How good of a chance does my daughter have to get into Academies/TJ?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They could have had free and reduced lunch. Just because you're Asian doesn't mean you're not poor.

But it does mean you're Asian.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They could have had free and reduced lunch. Just because you're Asian doesn't mean you're not poor.

Possibly, but the school has a low rate. Some are definitely not free lunch.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:i'm not sure how the tests work, but here's her stats. Anything you need to know, ask.

Female, mixed race (African American, White)
All honors classes
Taking Geometry this year
Comes from a school with a few smart kids, she's probably in the top 10
4.0 GPA
I don't think this matters, but involved in many extracurriculars: volleyball, 4-H, student council, lots of communtity service
Has won a few local academic awards (Science fair, robotics, Odyssey of the Mind, etc.)
Applying to TJ and AET

How good of chance? Who knows. My kid was rejected at TJ.

Female, race (Asian American)
All honors classes
Took Algebra 2 Trig in 8th grade
Comes from a public school with average number of smart kids, she's probably in the top 5 or 10
4.0 GPA
Involved in many extracurriculars: travel soccer league, winter MS basketball team, summer swim team, lots of volunteering, offered free tutoring
Has won academic awards (MS MathCounts team, AMC8/Math League/CML/Math Olympiad winner, Science Olympiad, VEX robotics regionals/world competitions, Odyssey of the Mind since elementary 1st grade, Regional Orchestra band)
Applied to TJ, AOS, AET

I would suggest you apply in sophomore round. I would bet a significant sum that your child would get in if she is still interested. Best of luck.

DC has similar profile and get in sophomore round.

[Anonymous]

OP - ur kid would also need to do well on the problem essay.

I have seen quite a few kids who appeared very strong on paper, but had no clue with the essay.

general math skills, reading up on science topics can help imo

[Anonymous]

What is your SES
Are you from a high or low SES pyramid
Is she going into 8th grade?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:i'm not sure how the tests work, but here's her stats. Anything you need to know, ask.

Female, mixed race (African American, White)
All honors classes
Taking Geometry this year
Comes from a school with a few smart kids, she's probably in the top 10
4.0 GPA
I don't think this matters, but involved in many extracurriculars: volleyball, 4-H, student council, lots of communtity service
Has won a few local academic awards (Science fair, robotics, Odyssey of the Mind, etc.)
Applying to TJ and AET

Definitely apply to both academies and TJ
How good of a chance depends on many factors but she can only control her own performance so focus on that.
For Academies there is a test that tests logic, problem solving, math etc. There is also an essay. They had shared a couple of prompts from last year (I believe it should be on the Academies Admissions page) so go through that and think of a few similar prompts to prepare.
For TJ, there is a math problem solving essay. The "problem" itself is simple with many answers/no one right answer so important to list your assumptions and how you arrived at your thinking. There is also 3 or 4 short statements based on "Portrait of a Graduate" skills - Innovator, Communicator, Collaborator etc. Think of situation based responses for each. (Think of how you would answer in a behavioral interview - Tell me about a situation where you exhibited XYZ skill).
Good Luck to your daughter.

[Anonymous]

she has no chance whatsoever.