Thomas Jefferson Test

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I appreciate your thoughts; however, spending 20 hours a week over two weeks reviewing math concepts that will likely be on the test is not FORCING anything. FWIW, DC wants only to go to Oakton, yet because of unparalleled aptitude to comprehend and put into practice we thought it worth our time and money to have DC take the class. DC will apply, will most likely get accepted, and will more than likely choose to go to Oakton. However, in the off chance, less than 1%, that DC changes mind, it will be an option. I am always amazed by parents who are not vested in their DC efucation. I also plan to pay thousands for SAT prep. Call me crazy!!

I'll bite. You sound if not crazy, a least a tad over the top. And your proclamations about your child's "unparalleled aptitude" (really, unparalleled?) and likely acceptance to TJ before he turns it down for Oakton (a big badge of honor for you, no doubt) comes across as smug if not a bit deluded.

Don't you know prepping is only done by Asians obsessed with TJ? Besides, prepping is totally unnecessary if your kid is a good fit for TJ according to most posters . Your kid is not a good fit for TJ since she is prepping so there is no need to apply especially if she doesn't want to attend TJ.

Besides, she will be crushed academically at TJ with all the smart Asians there.

[Anonymous]

Not really prepping; it is all review.

[Anonymous]

Why would you pay thousands in SAT prep for a kid with "unparalleled aptitude"?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For a highly intelligent kid, it is wasting your money and his time to spend 20 hours a week for two weeks just to go over math concepts. If he is bright, he already knows these things and he will be bored. The TJ test is not a difficult test for the mathy kids who are a good fit for TJ.

I would spend that two weeks doing some family activities. If is is your first, you will be surprised at how quickly those high school years will fly by. Kids go off to college before you know it and there will be less and less time to spend together as a family.

Perhaps with this mother, the girl would rather study, prep, do anything but hang out with family.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I appreciate your thoughts; however, spending 20 hours a week over two weeks reviewing math concepts that will likely be on the test is not FORCING anything. FWIW, DC wants only to go to Oakton, yet because of unparalleled aptitude to comprehend and put into practice we thought it worth our time and money to have DC take the class. DC will apply, will most likely get accepted, and will more than likely choose to go to Oakton. However, in the off chance, less than 1%, that DC changes mind, it will be an option. I am always amazed by parents who are not vested in their DC efucation. I also plan to pay thousands for SAT prep. Call me crazy!!

things may turn out different than you think. It is always a surprise who get accepted and who does not. And once accepted, most go.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, but English is Germanic based, not Latin.

That is why I noted that it something that is done in Romance languages and some English speakers do it, too I noted that they were different. I wasn't clear enough that I meant that some English who are familiar with Romance languages also use that custom.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, but English is Germanic based, not Latin.

That is why I noted that it something that is done in Romance languages and some English speakers do it, too I noted that they were different. I wasn't clear enough that I meant that some English who are familiar with Romance languages also use that custom.

Sorry for typos, on ipad.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, but English is Germanic based, not Latin.

English is more of a meld between latin and germanic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I appreciate your thoughts; however, spending 20 hours a week over two weeks reviewing math concepts that will likely be on the test is not FORCING anything. FWIW, DC wants only to go to Oakton, yet because of unparalleled aptitude to comprehend and put into practice we thought it worth our time and money to have DC take the class. DC will apply, will most likely get accepted, and will more than likely choose to go to Oakton. However, in the off chance, less than 1%, that DC changes mind, it will be an option. I am always amazed by parents who are not vested in their DC efucation. I also plan to pay thousands for SAT prep. Call me crazy!!

things may turn out different than you think. It is always a surprise who get accepted and who does not. And once accepted, most go.

Very true. Kids we thought were shoo-ins did not get in and the quiet kids who were flying under the radar did get in. You just never know.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For a highly intelligent kid, it is wasting your money and his time to spend 20 hours a week for two weeks just to go over math concepts. If he is bright, he already knows these things and he will be bored. The TJ test is not a difficult test for the mathy kids who are a good fit for TJ.

I would spend that two weeks doing some family activities. If is is your first, you will be surprised at how quickly those high school years will fly by. Kids go off to college before you know it and there will be less and less time to spend together as a family.

Perhaps with this mother, the girl would rather study, prep, do anything but hang out with family.

Well, no. We just got back from. 3-week vacation when camp began, and are leaving for another 2-weeks soon Lots of family time, not much in camps, though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For a highly intelligent kid, it is wasting your money and his time to spend 20 hours a week for two weeks just to go over math concepts. If he is bright, he already knows these things and he will be bored. The TJ test is not a difficult test for the mathy kids who are a good fit for TJ.

I would spend that two weeks doing some family activities. If is is your first, you will be surprised at how quickly those high school years will fly by. Kids go off to college before you know it and there will be less and less time to spend together as a family.

Perhaps with this mother, the girl would rather study, prep, do anything but hang out with family.

Well, no. We just got back from. 3-week vacation when camp began, and are leaving for another 2-weeks soon Lots of family time, not much in camps, though.

You sound like a piece of work as well as a braggart.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I appreciate your thoughts; however, spending 20 hours a week over two weeks reviewing math concepts that will likely be on the test is not FORCING anything. FWIW, DC wants only to go to Oakton, yet because of unparalleled aptitude to comprehend and put into practice we thought it worth our time and money to have DC take the class. DC will apply, will most likely get accepted, and will more than likely choose to go to Oakton. However, in the off chance, less than 1%, that DC changes mind, it will be an option. I am always amazed by parents who are not vested in their DC efucation. I also plan to pay thousands for SAT prep. Call me crazy!!

Okay-- I'll bite. You sound crazy. -- signed, a mother recognizes that , in FCPS, having an 8th grader with "unparalleled aptitude" is actually very common. And who can't imagine why you would consider sending a 12-13 year old to college. Even if you just applied so that you have another reason to humblebrag. Are you that anxious to get rid of your phenom?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No MB is not Mont Blair. Its a college for super smart girls that can skip HS. Never said my DC was a he. Interesting how people assume!

Stop being coy, for what does MB stand?

[Anonymous]

I really doubt that MB the college for really smart 12 year olds actually provides the same education (let alone experience) of college. REALLY smart youngsters enter REAL colleges like Harvard, Stanford, even NOVA or MCC if they have what it takes (and choose to ignore the social aspects of developing with one's peers). TJ provides a very college-like atmosphere for the students, yet at the same time they get to be high school kids ... And do sports, and plays, and clubs, and prom, and walking over to Five Guys or Starbucks --- just like the children that they are.

[Anonymous]

No. Why would I want to get rid is a great child? Quite the opposite, indeed.