What changes in the TJ admissions procedure do you predict this year ?

[Anonymous]

Can you tell which middle school notified you the change of admission procedure? How come our school said they didn’t get any news on the change and the process is still same.

Anonymous wrote:Our Middle School just confirmed that the TJ is changing its admissions procedure this year and parents are advised to monitor the TJ admissions website to keep up with updates about the changes. The application dates have been changed but it does not say anything about changes to the admissions process. Any thoughts ?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can you tell which middle school notified you the change of admission procedure? How come our school said they didn’t get any news on the change and the process is still same.

Anonymous wrote:Our Middle School just confirmed that the TJ is changing its admissions procedure this year and parents are advised to monitor the TJ admissions website to keep up with updates about the changes. The application dates have been changed but it does not say anything about changes to the admissions process. Any thoughts ?

They haven't decided how to change the process yet and will not announce anything until they determine what the changes will be. But there is nearly a zero chance that you will see the same admissions process as in previous years. They are leaving things the way they are on the website so as not to invite thousands of calls to an understaffed office.

[Anonymous]

Wait...did white kids lose seats, too? Or did they just remove n Asians and replace them with n URMs?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wait...did white kids lose seats, too? Or did they just remove n Asians and replace them with n URMs?

They haven't done anything yet. It is unlikely that white students would lose seats in any sort of admissions shake-up - they and every other demographic besides Asian would almost certainly gain seats because of increased interest from high-achievers in those communities in the application process.

If you don't force a 13-year-old to sit for a three hour exam on two separate Saturdays, you will definitely increase the number of white students.

[Anonymous]

The website was updated today and now says that the timeline will be changed and more info will be provided after Sept 15.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wait...did white kids lose seats, too? Or did they just remove n Asians and replace them with n URMs?

They haven't done anything yet. It is unlikely that white students would lose seats in any sort of admissions shake-up - they and every other demographic besides Asian would almost certainly gain seats because of increased interest from high-achievers in those communities in the application process.

If you don't force a 13-year-old to sit for a three hour exam on two separate Saturdays, you will definitely increase the number of white students.

TJ must diversify in order to continue to attract the best and brightest and to service all races/ socioeconomic backgroundS. You can’t continue to offer admissions only to Asians who gain admission via intense prep. My DC is a genius, as confirmed by an IQ test. DC attained a perfect SAT score the first and only time they sat for the SAT. Also a National Merit Scholar. Well qualified for TJ, but refused to even apply as they are Caucasian and didn’t want to go school for 4 years with all Asians. Would never have been a fit socially.

[Anonymous]

TJ is far from getting the diversity they want. If they can’t get white kids that already qualify to attend, they are not going to be able to get black or Latino kids to want to even qualify to attend.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:TJ is far from getting the diversity they want. If they can’t get white kids that already qualify to attend, they are not going to be able to get black or Latino kids to want to even qualify to attend.

If the FCPS School Board continued on their current trajectory and as part of improving the TJ admissions process made a powerful statement that bringing in exceptionally talented students from diverse backgrounds, diverse interests above and beyond STEM, and diverse areas of the county - you would see a serious increase in the number of applications from strong students across the board.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wait...did white kids lose seats, too? Or did they just remove n Asians and replace them with n URMs?

They haven't done anything yet. It is unlikely that white students would lose seats in any sort of admissions shake-up - they and every other demographic besides Asian would almost certainly gain seats because of increased interest from high-achievers in those communities in the application process.

If you don't force a 13-year-old to sit for a three hour exam on two separate Saturdays, you will definitely increase the number of white students.

TJ must diversify in order to continue to attract the best and brightest and to service all races/ socioeconomic backgroundS. You can’t continue to offer admissions only to Asians who gain admission via intense prep. My DC is a genius, as confirmed by an IQ test. DC attained a perfect SAT score the first and only time they sat for the SAT. Also a National Merit Scholar. Well qualified for TJ, but refused to even apply as they are Caucasian and didn’t want to go school for 4 years with all Asians. Would never have been a fit socially.

This is a damn shame, but given the attitudes of many of the Asian families that are there currently (not all, but enough to dominate the culture), I can't say I blame your DC. And this is one of the biggest reasons that things need to change, because TJ loses genuinely talented kids every year for this reason.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wait...did white kids lose seats, too? Or did they just remove n Asians and replace them with n URMs?

They haven't done anything yet. It is unlikely that white students would lose seats in any sort of admissions shake-up - they and every other demographic besides Asian would almost certainly gain seats because of increased interest from high-achievers in those communities in the application process.

If you don't force a 13-year-old to sit for a three hour exam on two separate Saturdays, you will definitely increase the number of white students.

TJ must diversify in order to continue to attract the best and brightest and to service all races/ socioeconomic backgroundS. You can’t continue to offer admissions only to Asians who gain admission via intense prep. My DC is a genius, as confirmed by an IQ test. DC attained a perfect SAT score the first and only time they sat for the SAT. Also a National Merit Scholar. Well qualified for TJ, but refused to even apply as they are Caucasian and didn’t want to go school for 4 years with all Asians. Would never have been a fit socially.

Sorry your racism meant a missed opportunity for your DS. Or, not sorry. My Caucasian DS is a senior at TJ and has loved the experience, made many friends, and had a great social life.

[Anonymous]

TJ must diversify in order to continue to attract the best and brightest and to service all races/ socioeconomic backgroundS. You can’t continue to offer admissions only to Asians who gain admission via intense prep. My DC is a genius, as confirmed by an IQ test. DC attained a perfect SAT score the first and only time they sat for the SAT. Also a National Merit Scholar. Well qualified for TJ, but refused to even apply as they are Caucasian and didn’t want to go school for 4 years with all Asians. Would never have been a fit socially.

This is a stunningly racist statement.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

TJ must diversify in order to continue to attract the best and brightest and to service all races/ socioeconomic backgroundS. You can’t continue to offer admissions only to Asians who gain admission via intense prep. My DC is a genius, as confirmed by an IQ test. DC attained a perfect SAT score the first and only time they sat for the SAT. Also a National Merit Scholar. Well qualified for TJ, but refused to even apply as they are Caucasian and didn’t want to go school for 4 years with all Asians. Would never have been a fit socially.

Your post is proof that intelligence isn't everything.

[Anonymous]

I am a Korean-American parent at Rachel Carson (7th grade this year) and my kid will not be applying to TJ unless there are significant changes to the admissions process.

I see what goes on in our pyramid here among the parents that are totally TJ-focused and I don't have any interest in being a part of a community like that, Asian or otherwise. Parents using volunteer opportunities as a way to control access to certain programs, the obsessive prep culture, the way they demand things out of the poor teachers.... it's all just gross.

Imagine being a part of a whole school filled with parents like that - even if many are not, the ones who behave that way are just so toxic and disgusting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wait...did white kids lose seats, too? Or did they just remove n Asians and replace them with n URMs?

They haven't done anything yet. It is unlikely that white students would lose seats in any sort of admissions shake-up - they and every other demographic besides Asian would almost certainly gain seats because of increased interest from high-achievers in those communities in the application process.

If you don't force a 13-year-old to sit for a three hour exam on two separate Saturdays, you will definitely increase the number of white students.

TJ must diversify in order to continue to attract the best and brightest and to service all races/ socioeconomic backgroundS. You can’t continue to offer admissions only to Asians who gain admission via intense prep. My DC is a genius, as confirmed by an IQ test. DC attained a perfect SAT score the first and only time they sat for the SAT. Also a National Merit Scholar. Well qualified for TJ, but refused to even apply as they are Caucasian and didn’t want to go school for 4 years with all Asians. Would never have been a fit socially.

It is only your perception that admission is only offered to those who prep. That is not the reality of the situation. A large contingency who prep, yes. But not the majority.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wait...did white kids lose seats, too? Or did they just remove n Asians and replace them with n URMs?

They haven't done anything yet. It is unlikely that white students would lose seats in any sort of admissions shake-up - they and every other demographic besides Asian would almost certainly gain seats because of increased interest from high-achievers in those communities in the application process.

If you don't force a 13-year-old to sit for a three hour exam on two separate Saturdays, you will definitely increase the number of white students.

TJ must diversify in order to continue to attract the best and brightest and to service all races/ socioeconomic backgroundS. You can’t continue to offer admissions only to Asians who gain admission via intense prep. My DC is a genius, as confirmed by an IQ test. DC attained a perfect SAT score the first and only time they sat for the SAT. Also a National Merit Scholar. Well qualified for TJ, but refused to even apply as they are Caucasian and didn’t want to go school for 4 years with all Asians. Would never have been a fit socially.

It is only your perception that admission is only offered to those who prep. That is not the reality of the situation. A large contingency who prep, yes. But not the majority.

Curie claims 28% of the TJ Class of 2024 and they are FAR from the only prep company. FAR.