Reasons why one would not accept TJ offer?

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:Why are so few girls being accepted now?

What is the evidence for this? I read that the number of girls went up, which is expected with an admissions process that prioritizes essay writing.

From the link above. Female students represent 43.4%. - class of 2027

I believe females were 55% of the class of 2026. It was the first class I can remember, and I've been paying attention for over a decade now, that a class was majority female.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do they have any tours of the school before you decide or do you have to decide right away?

There will be a Freshmen Preview Night very shortly after admissions decisions are announced. It's an opportunity for admitted students to come in, get a look around, get registered, hear a bit about the curriculum, and visit booths from a good chunk of the student groups and sports teams.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Do they have any tours of the school before you decide or do you have to decide right away?

There will be a Freshmen Preview Night very shortly after admissions decisions are announced. It's an opportunity for admitted students to come in, get a look around, get registered, hear a bit about the curriculum, and visit booths from a good chunk of the student groups and sports teams.

Definitely go that night if you are accepted. DC was on the fence about going initially but totally sold after the open house. It really helps give kids a feel for things - as much as something only a few hours long can.

[Anonymous]

if your child is academically advanced, they can talk to upperclassman who have participated in math, science Olympiad competition teams.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do they have any tours of the school before you decide or do you have to decide right away?

There will be a Freshmen Preview Night very shortly after admissions decisions are announced. It's an opportunity for admitted students to come in, get a look around, get registered, hear a bit about the curriculum, and visit booths from a good chunk of the student groups and sports teams.

Definitely go that night if you are accepted. DC was on the fence about going initially but totally sold after the open house. It really helps give kids a feel for things - as much as something only a few hours long can.

This. My son was also torn about whether to go, but the preview night really helped him to decide. He’s now thriving at TJ.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Not wanting to be surrounded by myopic students solely focused on grades. I’ve heard some white students say it’s too Asian.

My white student says this. Actually it was phrased "Mom, I'm the only white kid. Everyone is so nerdy. I don't think I can make friends." I said, "Give it a try. The kids are smart like you. Maybe you'll be surprised by how much you have in common"

She hasn't changed her mind!

If she doesn't like nerdy kids, or talking about nerdy things, then maybe she doesn't belong at TJ. I'm surprised this wasn't obvious to you or her before accepting. Did you not take her to open house night to get a feel for the school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:if your child is academically advanced, they can talk to upperclassman who have participated in math, science Olympiad competition teams.

would suggest meeting with the advanced math faculty too. DC discovered details about the post-DE courses, which significantly influenced their decision to accept the offer.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:if your child is academically advanced, they can talk to upperclassman who have participated in math, science Olympiad competition teams.

would suggest meeting with the advanced math faculty too. DC discovered details about the post-DE courses, which significantly influenced their decision to accept the offer.

What level of math do they need to be in in 8th grade in order to take these courses junior/senior year? When would they need to have taken algebra 1?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:if your child is academically advanced, they can talk to upperclassman who have participated in math, science Olympiad competition teams.

would suggest meeting with the advanced math faculty too. DC discovered details about the post-DE courses, which significantly influenced their decision to accept the offer.

What level of math do they need to be in in 8th grade in order to take these courses junior/senior year? When would they need to have taken algebra 1?

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If they take algebra 1 in 8th grade, then calculus BC as a senior.
If calculus BC as a junior, then multivariable calculus as a senior, with algebra 1 in 7th grade.
To go beyond that algebra 1 in 6th grade, algebra 2 in 8th grade(perhaps with algebra 1 in 7th and summer geometry).

It is possible TJ makes some of these classes semester courses.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:if your child is academically advanced, they can talk to upperclassman who have participated in math, science Olympiad competition teams.

would suggest meeting with the advanced math faculty too. DC discovered details about the post-DE courses, which significantly influenced their decision to accept the offer.

What level of math do they need to be in in 8th grade in order to take these courses junior/senior year? When would they need to have taken algebra 1?

algebra 1 in 6th, with no summer course necessary. OR albegra 1 in 7th, followed by summer geometry.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:if your child is academically advanced, they can talk to upperclassman who have participated in math, science Olympiad competition teams.

would suggest meeting with the advanced math faculty too. DC discovered details about the post-DE courses, which significantly influenced their decision to accept the offer.

What level of math do they need to be in in 8th grade in order to take these courses junior/senior year? When would they need to have taken algebra 1?

algebra 1 in 6th, with no summer course necessary. OR albegra 1 in 7th, followed by summer geometry.

Thank you. This seems unfair to those in pyramids with unreasonable requirements for 7th grade algebra.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:if your child is academically advanced, they can talk to upperclassman who have participated in math, science Olympiad competition teams.

would suggest meeting with the advanced math faculty too. DC discovered details about the post-DE courses, which significantly influenced their decision to accept the offer.

What level of math do they need to be in in 8th grade in order to take these courses junior/senior year? When would they need to have taken algebra 1?

algebra 1 in 6th, with no summer course necessary. OR albegra 1 in 7th, followed by summer geometry.

Thank you. This seems unfair to those in pyramids with unreasonable requirements for 7th grade algebra.

The equity gap gets wider if advanced learners are easily allowed to take math classes significantly above their grade level. Even if it is allowed, lack of diversity in above grade math classes would be of concern to FCPS.

[Anonymous]

There is a separate thread about admissions to TJ in sophomore year. If any of the kids felt they were unjustly denied admission last year or if they made a mistake turning down TJ offer last year, they still have a chance to get into TJ. Check TJ website for sophomore admissions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Better college admissions for students in the top 10% at base HS than for students in the bottom half at TJ.

does TJ publish the college destinations for graduating seniors?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is a separate thread about admissions to TJ in sophomore year. If any of the kids felt they were unjustly denied admission last year or if they made a mistake turning down TJ offer last year, they still have a chance to get into TJ. Check TJ website for sophomore admissions.

You can apply again if you turn down the offer for Freshman year?