Why is getting into TJ such a big deal?

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Anonymous wrote:Yep the only TJ grad I know works for the federal government. So prestigious, LOL

I mean, yes. Everyone in the DMV knows it is
And most people outside the DMV do too.

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Anonymous wrote:Outside of the top 1% of students, it seems like most kids that graduate from TJ end up working normal-ish corporate jobs. I grew up in an affluent neighborhood and a bunch of my friends ended up going to TJ and then to UVA/Tech/other state schools. Two went to ivies and they both burned out, barely graduated and one works as a preschool teacher now, the other works at a mathnasium part time while trying to figure out his next career move. The others that went to state schools were considered "average" at TJ and work in the same technical field as me now.

So what are the advantages of going to TJ?

Um who do you think you are judging people like that? You don’t know why people work certain jobs. Gtfo.

Agree. Stop judging. Some people go into teaching because they love kids and we need MORE teachers like this. Maybe this person genuinely loves kids and doesn't need the money from a corporate job (you mentioned you grew up in an affluent neighborhood).

Let me guess, you're posting elsewhere about how we don't have enough good preschool teachers? Maybe it's because people like you are so judgy.

OP here. Good thread. Not judging, just pointing out observations from my experience. I have kids myself and just wondering what the advantages/disadvantages are.