Is it worth applying to TJ?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's basically a lottery these days

Nonsense.

From my experience it really is. Based on the large number who get waitlisted they have way more qualified applicants than they do spots. Hence, the lottery.

DP .. From my experience it really is based on merit. DS in a freshman in TJ and I know a lot of kids from who are in TJ. I also know a few kids from his MS who were really good and sure shot to get into TJ but for whatever reason they did not do well in the test. So PP .. it is not a lottery. Sour grapes .. sure

[Anonymous]

Always worth applying - good exercise for kids in putting together application and essays, recommendations. And good perspective for kids.

If your kid gets in, then you can decide if it is worth going to TJ.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son has As and B+s in 7th grade and the first quarter of 8th grade. He is applying to TJ - will he get in? No idea but he definitely won't if he doesn't apply.

GPA is a part of the package but not the biggest part I think?

Sadly half the applicants have straight A's in LLV AAP at the wealthiest schools so seems like a longshot.

[Anonymous]

Not if you are Asian. Asian kids would need better than a minus, internship from a big firm, run a small business, be a champ at something - spelling bee champion, rank at least in the top five of sports, be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.

Anonymous wrote:My kid scored all As in the 7th grade, and he scored an A in Geometry, science, English, and civics and an A- in French in the first quarter of 8th grade. My question is what will be his GPA, and considering he is from one of the feeders middle school, does he still have a chance of getting in?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's basically a lottery these days

Nonsense.

From my experience it really is. Based on the large number who get waitlisted they have way more qualified applicants than they do spots. Hence, the lottery.

DP .. From my experience it really is based on merit. DS in a freshman in TJ and I know a lot of kids from who are in TJ. I also know a few kids from his MS who were really good and sure shot to get into TJ but for whatever reason they did not do well in the test. So PP .. it is not a lottery. Sour grapes .. sure

This is a typical sour grapes poster. The kids that get in are completely amazing but it's also true there are probably twice as many capable kids are there are seats. Sadly some parents whose kids are overlooked for one reason or another always like to take a swipe at TJ.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's basically a lottery these days

Nonsense.

From my experience it really is. Based on the large number who get waitlisted they have way more qualified applicants than they do spots. Hence, the lottery.

DP .. From my experience it really is based on merit. DS in a freshman in TJ and I know a lot of kids from who are in TJ. I also know a few kids from his MS who were really good and sure shot to get into TJ but for whatever reason they did not do well in the test. So PP .. it is not a lottery. Sour grapes .. sure

I'm the PP that called it a lottery. I went to MIT, I'm not encouraging my child to apply so no sour grapes here. I think that Fairfax County would rather that it is a lottery. You meet the minimum standards then we lottery to try to attain equal race mixture. I thought most people saw this transparently.

[Anonymous]

Lottery is only fair. We need more inclusive programs and ensure that schools including higher ed balance admissions.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's basically a lottery these days

Nonsense.

From my experience it really is. Based on the large number who get waitlisted they have way more qualified applicants than they do spots. Hence, the lottery.

DP .. From my experience it really is based on merit. DS in a freshman in TJ and I know a lot of kids from who are in TJ. I also know a few kids from his MS who were really good and sure shot to get into TJ but for whatever reason they did not do well in the test. So PP .. it is not a lottery. Sour grapes .. sure

I'm the PP that called it a lottery. I went to MIT, I'm not encouraging my child to apply so no sour grapes here. I think that Fairfax County would rather that it is a lottery. You meet the minimum standards then we lottery to try to attain equal race mixture. I thought most people saw this transparently.

[Anonymous]

It’s all heading to non merit based system

Anonymous wrote:Not if you are Asian. Asian kids would need better than a minus, internship from a big firm, run a small business, be a champ at something - spelling bee champion, rank at least in the top five of sports, be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.

Anonymous wrote:My kid scored all As in the 7th grade, and he scored an A in Geometry, science, English, and civics and an A- in French in the first quarter of 8th grade. My question is what will be his GPA, and considering he is from one of the feeders middle school, does he still have a chance of getting in?

[Anonymous]

Maybe we can have avg or less athletic players in the nba or pga. It’s not inclusive.

Anonymous wrote:
It’s all heading to non merit based system

Anonymous wrote:Not if you are Asian. Asian kids would need better than a minus, internship from a big firm, run a small business, be a champ at something - spelling bee champion, rank at least in the top five of sports, be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.

Anonymous wrote:My kid scored all As in the 7th grade, and he scored an A in Geometry, science, English, and civics and an A- in French in the first quarter of 8th grade. My question is what will be his GPA, and considering he is from one of the feeders middle school, does he still have a chance of getting in?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid scored all As in the 7th grade, and he scored an A in Geometry, science, English, and civics and an A- in French in the first quarter of 8th grade. My question is what will be his GPA, and considering he is from one of the feeders middle school, does he still have a chance of getting in?

Definitely but probably depends on their essay.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
It’s all heading to non merit based system

Anonymous wrote:Not if you are Asian. Asian kids would need better than a minus, internship from a big firm, run a small business, be a champ at something - spelling bee champion, rank at least in the top five of sports, be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.

Anonymous wrote:My kid scored all As in the 7th grade, and he scored an A in Geometry, science, English, and civics and an A- in French in the first quarter of 8th grade. My question is what will be his GPA, and considering he is from one of the feeders middle school, does he still have a chance of getting in?

It's the same for all races since selection is race blind.

[Anonymous]

6.02*10^23

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
It’s all heading to non merit based system

Anonymous wrote:Not if you are Asian. Asian kids would need better than a minus, internship from a big firm, run a small business, be a champ at something - spelling bee champion, rank at least in the top five of sports, be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.

Anonymous wrote:My kid scored all As in the 7th grade, and he scored an A in Geometry, science, English, and civics and an A- in French in the first quarter of 8th grade. My question is what will be his GPA, and considering he is from one of the feeders middle school, does he still have a chance of getting in?

It's the same for all races since selection is race blind.

[Anonymous]

There shouldn’t be a selection process that is not transparent.

If it’s based on lottery then it’s better to be lucky than ….

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
It’s all heading to non merit based system

Anonymous wrote:Not if you are Asian. Asian kids would need better than a minus, internship from a big firm, run a small business, be a champ at something - spelling bee champion, rank at least in the top five of sports, be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.

Anonymous wrote:My kid scored all As in the 7th grade, and he scored an A in Geometry, science, English, and civics and an A- in French in the first quarter of 8th grade. My question is what will be his GPA, and considering he is from one of the feeders middle school, does he still have a chance of getting in?

It's the same for all races since selection is race blind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
There shouldn’t be a selection process that is not transparent.

If it’s based on lottery then it’s better to be lucky than ….

Oh jeez. Do you complain about every selection process? "Transparent" is a fool's wish.

[Anonymous]

lol numbers don’t lie. Hold onto merit.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
There shouldn’t be a selection process that is not transparent.

If it’s based on lottery then it’s better to be lucky than ….

Oh jeez. Do you complain about every selection process? "Transparent" is a fool's wish.