Going to TJ doesn't guarantee success

[Anonymous]

14:33 - from what I can tell, generally people who care a lot about TJ don't move to Arlington - they move to Fairfax. The odds of admission are just better, given the limited slots available to Arlington kids. I think the Arlington population is sort of self-selecting that way: people who care more about commute and less about AAP centers and TJ.

I'm at an elementary that attracts a buttload of Tiger Moms, and there's almost no chatter about TJ.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:14:33 - from what I can tell, generally people who care a lot about TJ don't move to Arlington - they move to Fairfax. The odds of admission are just better, given the limited slots available to Arlington kids. I think the Arlington population is sort of self-selecting that way: people who care more about commute and less about AAP centers and TJ.

I'm at an elementary that attracts a buttload of Tiger Moms, and there's almost no chatter about TJ.

Exactly. It's too far. I think some apply, just to say they got in. I know a few students who applied (two actually got in) but they never seriously considered attending.

[Anonymous]

When my kid went there a few years ago Arlington was using less than 1/2 of its allotted number of kids, so I don't think that presents a problem with admissions.

Overall I don't think there's too much reason for an Arlington kid to go to TJ, unless there's a situation where their math/computer science capabilities go beyond what Arlington offers. If your kid is excited about multivariate calculus and wants to be around other kids who agree, TJ could be the right place.

I'm grateful to APS for letting my kid go there.

[Anonymous]

The title of this thread is on point. So why should one go to TJ? For incredible student body who help and care for each other, for an enrivonment that promotes team work, for incredible support from faculties, for the abundant opportunities that are offered to students, the list goes on and on. Students who succeed are the ones who would advocate for themselves. All the resources are there, just reach out. There isn’t anything one can dream of and is not avaialable there because they will make it available. You just need to ask, it may take several no’s until it happens, but isn’t it real life experience?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Relax.

Says Frankie.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The title of this thread is on point. So why should one go to TJ? For incredible student body who help and care for each other, for an enrivonment that promotes team work, for incredible support from faculties, for the abundant opportunities that are offered to students, the list goes on and on. Students who succeed are the ones who would advocate for themselves. All the resources are there, just reach out. There isn’t anything one can dream of and is not avaialable there because they will make it available. You just need to ask, it may take several no’s until it happens, but isn’t it real life experience?

So TJ experience mirrors real life experience?

[Anonymous]

TJ parent here. But thanks for breaking the news to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:14:33 - from what I can tell, generally people who care a lot about TJ don't move to Arlington - they move to Fairfax. The odds of admission are just better, given the limited slots available to Arlington kids. I think the Arlington population is sort of self-selecting that way: people who care more about commute and less about AAP centers and TJ.

I'm at an elementary that attracts a buttload of Tiger Moms, and there's almost no chatter about TJ.

Exactly. It's too far. I think some apply, just to say they got in. I know a few students who applied (two actually got in) but they never seriously considered attending.

TJ is in eastern Fairfax and about as close to Arlington as it is to Vienna or Oakton. I understand if APS parents don't think their kids can get into TJ or handle its demands, but the kids from Carson MS travel further.

[Anonymous]

WHAT?! I thought admission was a guarantee of 100% future success and lifetime avoidance of adversity, tragedy and difficulty. Forget it. I won't let my kids apply now. What's the point?

[Anonymous]

It’s a great high school in VA, and we’re so lucky to have it. Let the TJ parents raise their children and give them a break!

[Anonymous]

There was a death in the freshman class at TJ yesterday. I can’t link it, because it is still internal. But it’s legit. Name has not been realeased by the school, so I’m not posting it. But, the kids all know who it was. Parents, including me, have been hearing from kids all day. I expect the school will send a letter to parents soon, and it will be all over the place by tomorrow.

Before you attack, take a moment to hug your kid and give the TJ kids time and space to grieve.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:14:33 - from what I can tell, generally people who care a lot about TJ don't move to Arlington - they move to Fairfax. The odds of admission are just better, given the limited slots available to Arlington kids. I think the Arlington population is sort of self-selecting that way: people who care more about commute and less about AAP centers and TJ.

I'm at an elementary that attracts a buttload of Tiger Moms, and there's almost no chatter about TJ.

Exactly. It's too far. I think some apply, just to say they got in. I know a few students who applied (two actually got in) but they never seriously considered attending.

TJ is in eastern Fairfax and about as close to Arlington as it is to Vienna or Oakton. I understand if APS parents don't think their kids can get into TJ or handle its demands, but the kids from Carson MS travel further.

Right, but Arlington parents have chosen Arlington so as NOT to have to travel so far for work, and I think that extends to wanting their kids not to travel so far for school. I think there are some kids who apply but don't intend to go. Like I said, I know of two who applied and got in, but chose not to enroll. I can't know why they didn't enroll for sure, but if they were accepted, I don't think they were worried about not being able to hack it. One of them graduated last year and was admitted to both Yale and UVa. Going to UVa for in-state tuition.

[Anonymous]

Watch out: go to UVA interested in STEM, especially for young women, come out a teacher

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:WHAT?! I thought admission was a guarantee of 100% future success and lifetime avoidance of adversity, tragedy and difficulty. Forget it. I won't let my kids apply now. What's the point?

This should have been the first response. In other news, the earth is round.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:WHAT?! I thought admission was a guarantee of 100% future success and lifetime avoidance of adversity, tragedy and difficulty. Forget it. I won't let my kids apply now. What's the point?

This should have been the first response. In other news, the earth is round.

You clearly missed the point of the thread, idiot.