TJ admissions decision - repercussions for Class of 2026

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know anything about the admission results date? Its mid may already

Would be stunning if they are not released on Friday the 20th.

[Anonymous]

I am predicting now a larger percentage of kids rejecting their TJ acceptance than recent years past. I know this is not a “hot take” considering all the controversy surrounding the process and how late the decisions are, but I have firsthand knowledge of those that should get in but are a hard no now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am predicting now a larger percentage of kids rejecting their TJ acceptance than recent years past. I know this is not a “hot take” considering all the controversy surrounding the process and how late the decisions are, but I have firsthand knowledge of those that should get in but are a hard no now.

Why would they apply then? Save some time at least (since it is free - no money)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am predicting now a larger percentage of kids rejecting their TJ acceptance than recent years past. I know this is not a “hot take” considering all the controversy surrounding the process and how late the decisions are, but I have firsthand knowledge of those that should get in but are a hard no now.

That's great for kids who would otherwise be on the waitlist.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am predicting now a larger percentage of kids rejecting their TJ acceptance than recent years past. I know this is not a “hot take” considering all the controversy surrounding the process and how late the decisions are, but I have firsthand knowledge of those that should get in but are a hard no now.

That would be a sensible response given how contentious the process has become, the number of students requiring remediation, and the reports that the upper grades think a lot of the current freshmen don’t belong at TJ.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am predicting now a larger percentage of kids rejecting their TJ acceptance than recent years past. I know this is not a “hot take” considering all the controversy surrounding the process and how late the decisions are, but I have firsthand knowledge of those that should get in but are a hard no now.

That would be a sensible response given how contentious the process has become, the number of students requiring remediation, and the reports that the upper grades think a lot of the current freshmen don’t belong at TJ.

The fact that the upper grades would think such things about their freshmen colleagues is direct evidence of why change was so necessary at TJ in the first place.

The parents who are doing so very openly is even further evidence.

[Anonymous]

Irrespective of race or background, there is a difference between how you view two rich people. One a self made one/entrepreneur/engineer/scientist. The other who won a lottery. One totally based on merit and the other by luck

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I am predicting now a larger percentage of kids rejecting their TJ acceptance than recent years past. I know this is not a “hot take” considering all the controversy surrounding the process and how late the decisions are, but I have firsthand knowledge of those that should get in but are a hard no now.

That would be a sensible response given how contentious the process has become, the number of students requiring remediation, and the reports that the upper grades think a lot of the current freshmen don’t belong at TJ.

The fact that the upper grades would think such things about their freshmen colleagues is direct evidence of why change was so necessary at TJ in the first place.

The parents who are doing so very openly is even further evidence.

Amen. TJ is a public school. It should serve children with an interest in STEM - not just rich (mostly Asian) children with an interest in STEM.

[Anonymous]

While researching any latest news about the release of admissions results, I pondered whether my kid is truly a functional genius and whether existing TJ upperclass students (and their parents/guardians) would have their own negative prejudices towards the incoming class of 2026. Years ago, when she attended a Techstravaganza Student Panel Q&A with the audience, she unexpectedly asked the Panel how they cope with their day (given the pressures of performance, expectations to succeed, etc.)... something along those lines. So, while waiting anxiously in anticipation of the results, the best we can do as caregivers is to encourage our loved one to continue to do their best in the face of prejudice. They made it this far in the timeline process of selections; so, if not selected for admission, then it will actually be an opportunity for her to shine her brilliance elsewhere (and probably have more fun, LOL).

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am predicting now a larger percentage of kids rejecting their TJ acceptance than recent years past. I know this is not a “hot take” considering all the controversy surrounding the process and how late the decisions are, but I have firsthand knowledge of those that should get in but are a hard no now.

That would be a sensible response given how contentious the process has become, the number of students requiring remediation, and the reports that the upper grades think a lot of the current freshmen don’t belong at TJ.

The fact that the upper grades would think such things about their freshmen colleagues is direct evidence of why change was so necessary at TJ in the first place.

The parents who are doing so very openly is even further evidence.

Amen. TJ is a public school. It should serve children with an interest in STEM - not just rich (mostly Asian) children with an interest in STEM.

The school does serve everyone. There was even a race-blind selection process too which has now been replaced with a racist process - as per a federal judge.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am predicting now a larger percentage of kids rejecting their TJ acceptance than recent years past. I know this is not a “hot take” considering all the controversy surrounding the process and how late the decisions are, but I have firsthand knowledge of those that should get in but are a hard no now.

That would be a sensible response given how contentious the process has become, the number of students requiring remediation, and the reports that the upper grades think a lot of the current freshmen don’t belong at TJ.

The fact that the upper grades would think such things about their freshmen colleagues is direct evidence of why change was so necessary at TJ in the first place.

The parents who are doing so very openly is even further evidence.

Amen. TJ is a public school. It should serve children with an interest in STEM - not just rich (mostly Asian) children with an interest in STEM.

The school does serve everyone. There was even a race-blind selection process too which has now been replaced with a racist process - as per a federal judge.

More qualified federal judge disagreed with the guy who essentially copied-and-pasted C4TJ talking points into his opinion, proving why he's been stuck at the District Court level for 40 years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:While researching any latest news about the release of admissions results, I pondered whether my kid is truly a functional genius and whether existing TJ upperclass students (and their parents/guardians) would have their own negative prejudices towards the incoming class of 2026. Years ago, when she attended a Techstravaganza Student Panel Q&A with the audience, she unexpectedly asked the Panel how they cope with their day (given the pressures of performance, expectations to succeed, etc.)... something along those lines. So, while waiting anxiously in anticipation of the results, the best we can do as caregivers is to encourage our loved one to continue to do their best in the face of prejudice. They made it this far in the timeline process of selections; so, if not selected for admission, then it will actually be an opportunity for her to shine her brilliance elsewhere (and probably have more fun, LOL).

Don't worry about the prejudice and don't pay too much attention to this forum. This whole genius thing is just hype. Very few of these kids are geniuses. As long as your kid has an interest in STEM and can work hard, they will be fine. Just ignore the prejudice and keep moving forward. Asian immigrant dad here. What I think of the test elimination is not relevant. Best of luck to your child.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I am predicting now a larger percentage of kids rejecting their TJ acceptance than recent years past. I know this is not a “hot take” considering all the controversy surrounding the process and how late the decisions are, but I have firsthand knowledge of those that should get in but are a hard no now.

That would be a sensible response given how contentious the process has become, the number of students requiring remediation, and the reports that the upper grades think a lot of the current freshmen don’t belong at TJ.

The fact that the upper grades would think such things about their freshmen colleagues is direct evidence of why change was so necessary at TJ in the first place.

The parents who are doing so very openly is even further evidence.

Amen. TJ is a public school. It should serve children with an interest in STEM - not just rich (mostly Asian) children with an interest in STEM.

The school does serve everyone. There was even a race-blind selection process too which has now been replaced with a racist process - as per a federal judge.

More qualified federal judge disagreed with the guy who essentially copied-and-pasted C4TJ talking points into his opinion, proving why he's been stuck at the District Court level for 40 years.

not true

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I am predicting now a larger percentage of kids rejecting their TJ acceptance than recent years past. I know this is not a “hot take” considering all the controversy surrounding the process and how late the decisions are, but I have firsthand knowledge of those that should get in but are a hard no now.

That would be a sensible response given how contentious the process has become, the number of students requiring remediation, and the reports that the upper grades think a lot of the current freshmen don’t belong at TJ.

The fact that the upper grades would think such things about their freshmen colleagues is direct evidence of why change was so necessary at TJ in the first place.

The parents who are doing so very openly is even further evidence.

Amen. TJ is a public school. It should serve children with an interest in STEM - not just rich (mostly Asian) children with an interest in STEM.

The school does serve everyone. There was even a race-blind selection process too which has now been replaced with a racist process - as per a federal judge.

Oh yes, because our sacred federal judges definitely know all the universally correct answers and us mere plebeians must follow their guidance...

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am predicting now a larger percentage of kids rejecting their TJ acceptance than recent years past. I know this is not a “hot take” considering all the controversy surrounding the process and how late the decisions are, but I have firsthand knowledge of those that should get in but are a hard no now.

That would be a sensible response given how contentious the process has become, the number of students requiring remediation, and the reports that the upper grades think a lot of the current freshmen don’t belong at TJ.

The fact that the upper grades would think such things about their freshmen colleagues is direct evidence of why change was so necessary at TJ in the first place.

The parents who are doing so very openly is even further evidence.

Amen. TJ is a public school. It should serve children with an interest in STEM - not just rich (mostly Asian) children with an interest in STEM.

The school does serve everyone. There was even a race-blind selection process too which has now been replaced with a racist process - as per a federal judge.

Oh yes, because our sacred federal judges definitely know all the universally correct answers and us mere plebeians must follow their guidance...

And it was so race blind that close to 80% of the kids selected belong to a group that represented less than 20% of the county population.