This should be an eye opener !!

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Anonymous wrote:What type of PSAT am I supposed to take and what should I do to prepare?

Can someone answer this question and also what would be a good score that would earn my place for a seat at TJ in sophomore year

There is only one PSAT. You need a 90th percentile on both Math and English to move on in the process. You can take the SAT as well.
My kid took the PSAT and didn't get 90th percentile on English. Kid took SAT and got 90th percentile on both and did the additional stuff and didn't get in. I don't know if test scores inform the other part of the decision process.

How about the PSAT 10 isn't that eligible and what should be a good score someone should aim at?

I vaguely remember something about the PSAT 10, but it wasn't offered in our district. Still need 90th percentile in both subjects.

PSAT 10 or PSAT NMSQT？How much behind if a kid gets in TJ in sophomore compared with those who get in in freshman year given that the kid finishes all the courses (Algebra2, honored core courses) successfully in the local school？

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The PSAT NMSQT as in National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test is the regular PSAT given as a junior. You can take that early as well. You need 90th percentile in both Math and English.

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Anonymous wrote:The PSAT NMSQT as in National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test is the regular PSAT given as a junior. You can take that early as well. You need 90th percentile in both Math and English.

That’s like a 1290, which seems sort of low for a TJ bound kid. I suppose it’s good for a freshman.

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Anonymous wrote:The PSAT NMSQT as in National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test is the regular PSAT given as a junior. You can take that early as well. You need 90th percentile in both Math and English.

That’s like a 1290, which seems sort of low for a TJ bound kid. I suppose it’s good for a freshman.

Except it is not. I have repeatedly told you clowns that you needed 90th percentile in both. My kid got 97% and 89% and couldn't apply, but then took the SAT and could apply.

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Will the sophomore admission change for class of 2024 like they did for class of 2025?

PLEASE ANSWER!!!

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Anonymous wrote:What's eye opening about it? It's common sense that if you're in the top 2 or 3%% of your base school class and get in one pool (TJ) with similar kids, some of whom will be in the top half percent of their class, your chances of making it to an Ivy are going to be much lower than if you stayed put.

Agree – I don’t get what’s so eye-opening. Kids make these calculations every single year.

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OP - LOL - did you really go back to dig up a post from 2011/2014 to somehow try to convince kids not to go to TJ? You need to get a life.

Newsflash - it is not up for debate, nor had it been for the past decade - that many kids have better college admissions chances by staying at base school. Don't go to TJ if that is what you are most concerned with.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP - LOL - did you really go back to dig up a post from 2011/2014 to somehow try to convince kids not to go to TJ? You need to get a life.

Newsflash - it is not up for debate, nor had it been for the past decade - that many kids have better college admissions chances by staying at base school. Don't go to TJ if that is what you are most concerned with.

This is why TJ applications have been trending down in recent years. I know of many smart kids of different races didn't apply to TJ because they did not want to jeopardize their college chances. It is always better to be the top kids in base schools than the average/bottom kids in TJ.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Will the sophomore admission change for class of 2024 like they did for class of 2025?

PLEASE ANSWER!!!

No one knows the answer to this.

Right now, the current policy of a PSAT/SAT score is still on the books. The school board could change to test-optional or even scrap Sophmore/Junior admissions this year. There have been no public statements, so its really anyone's guess.

If you have strong views about wanting it to change or stay the same, I would contact your school board member and the At-Large reps.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP - LOL - did you really go back to dig up a post from 2011/2014 to somehow try to convince kids not to go to TJ? You need to get a life.

Newsflash - it is not up for debate, nor had it been for the past decade - that many kids have better college admissions chances by staying at base school. Don't go to TJ if that is what you are most concerned with.

PP, I think the person that "dug up" this post has a question about sophomore/junior admissions to TJ. (Not college admissions from TJ.)

[Anonymous]

Oh - my mistake! I came in late to the thread! It is funny sometimes how threads can morph - especially when the subject line is vague!

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Anonymous wrote:What's eye opening about it? It's common sense that if you're in the top 2 or 3%% of your base school class and get in one pool (TJ) with similar kids, some of whom will be in the top half percent of their class, your chances of making it to an Ivy are going to be much lower than if you stayed put.

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Most students are better off not attending TJ, even if they get in.

+1. All the kids who’re at TJ right now (and their parents) know this, even before they accept.

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Anonymous wrote:What's eye opening about it? It's common sense that if you're in the top 2 or 3%% of your base school class and get in one pool (TJ) with similar kids, some of whom will be in the top half percent of their class, your chances of making it to an Ivy are going to be much lower than if you stayed put.

+1

Most students are better off not attending TJ, even if they get in.

+1. All the kids who’re at TJ right now (and their parents) know this, even before they accept.

They’re at TJ inspite of the negative impact it will have on most of their college admissions - they’re there for the experience.

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Anonymous wrote:What's eye opening about it? It's common sense that if you're in the top 2 or 3%% of your base school class and get in one pool (TJ) with similar kids, some of whom will be in the top half percent of their class, your chances of making it to an Ivy are going to be much lower than if you stayed put.

+1

Most students are better off not attending TJ, even if they get in.

+1. All the kids who’re at TJ right now (and their parents) know this, even before they accept.

They’re at TJ inspite of the negative impact it will have on most of their college admissions - they’re there for the experience.

+1

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Anonymous wrote:I don't think TJ can boost your college profile, someone successful at TJ would be just as successful at their base school.

The differentiating value of TJ is the peer group and networking that does happen. A significant downside is the commute for those that aren't nearby.

The TJ brand does continue into adulthood at least in Northern Virginia. It's not going to get you a job or anything, but everyone knows what TJ is.

It actually is something that gets you jobs. Didn't do squat for me when it came to college, but was part of what got me every job I've ever had.