Good luck to all those taking the TJ test today

[Anonymous]

Our test site was a bit of a cluster with people waiting outside and they would only take in a few kids at a time to check in. Plus a bunch of kids brought backpacks and couldn’t bring them in. I’m hoping things went more smoothly once the kids were inside.

[Anonymous]

I told my kid what to and not to bring yesterday. She got herself ready in the morning. I dropped her off and drove away. I think if she couldn’t get ready and check herself in at the test site she’d better stay away from TJ. Good luck to all the kids who are taking the test.

[Anonymous]

So, how did it go? What were the impressions by the students?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So, how did it go? What were the impressions by the students?

No one should respond with any specifics or even any general impressions, as there will be more people taking it on the makeup date

[Anonymous]

It all depends on the DC's strengths and weaknesses.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, how did it go? What were the impressions by the students?

No one should respond with any specifics or even any general impressions, as there will be more people taking it on the makeup date

Calm down. It's not like a kid is going to work harder if the test is called challenging and slack off otherwise.

[Anonymous]

picked up my kid a Longfellow MS today after the TJ exam, didn't know that there was a Indian/Asian convention there. While I was waiting for my kid out side the school, I count there were less than ten white people waiting for their kids.

[Anonymous]

Please stop counting white people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:picked up my kid a Longfellow MS today after the TJ exam, didn't know that there was a Indian/Asian convention there. While I was waiting for my kid out side the school, I count there were less than ten white people waiting for their kids.

TJ is already over 70% Asian... so it's not surprising that you would see relatively few white kids and many Asian kids.

[Anonymous]

Good luck to everyone. I know this is a long and stressful process. Please make sure you keep some perspective. I know it’s hard when the process is so long.

My DC1 is at TJ. And it’s a great school for that kid. But it is a long commute from Western Fairfax, and long days. Catches the bust at 7:30. Out of school at 4. Does an EC from 4:30-7:30, but often finishes at 8. Home at 8:30, for dinner, a shower, homework. Bed after midnight many nights. Works hard for solid grades, but not exceptional. Loves the school, loves the kids. Is getting a great education. Is often stressed. It takes a toll on him, and takes a toll on us.

DC2 was a TJ finalist who was not admitted. Was devastated at the time. But started base HS with a good attitude. Also works hard, and has a much stronger GPS. Does an EC and is usually home by 6. Is getting enough sleep. Also loves the school, also loves the peer group. Will likely end up at the same caliber college as the TJ kid. Is getting a great education.

The point is that TJ is an amazing school especially for the right kid. But like anything worth having, it comes at a cost. And many of the base school will also provide a great education and also have smart, motivated kids who are going places.

I hope everyone’s kid gets into arak, if that’s what they want. But please help your kid keep it in perspective. It’s a great school. But not the only school where they can be successful.

[Anonymous]

PP thanks for the thoughtful post. What time does your DC2 go to bed?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:picked up my kid a Longfellow MS today after the TJ exam, didn't know that there was a Indian/Asian convention there. While I was waiting for my kid out side the school, I count there were less than ten white people waiting for their kids.

TJ is already over 70% Asian... so it's not surprising that you would see relatively few white kids and many Asian kids.

I also saw very few white yesterday as well. Didn't see any AA or Hispanics parents either. I assume that the number of AA and Hispanics kids taking the test yesterday must be very low.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:picked up my kid a Longfellow MS today after the TJ exam, didn't know that there was a Indian/Asian convention there. While I was waiting for my kid out side the school, I count there were less than ten white people waiting for their kids.

TJ is already over 70% Asian... so it's not surprising that you would see relatively few white kids and many Asian kids.

I also saw very few white yesterday as well. Didn't see any AA or Hispanics parents either. I assume that the number of AA and Hispanics kids taking the test yesterday must be very low.

There were a lot more at Saunders MS in PWCS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good luck to everyone. I know this is a long and stressful process. Please make sure you keep some perspective. I know it’s hard when the process is so long.

My DC1 is at TJ. And it’s a great school for that kid. But it is a long commute from Western Fairfax, and long days. Catches the bust at 7:30. Out of school at 4. Does an EC from 4:30-7:30, but often finishes at 8. Home at 8:30, for dinner, a shower, homework. Bed after midnight many nights. Works hard for solid grades, but not exceptional. Loves the school, loves the kids. Is getting a great education. Is often stressed. It takes a toll on him, and takes a toll on us.

DC2 was a TJ finalist who was not admitted. Was devastated at the time. But started base HS with a good attitude. Also works hard, and has a much stronger GPS. Does an EC and is usually home by 6. Is getting enough sleep. Also loves the school, also loves the peer group. Will likely end up at the same caliber college as the TJ kid. Is getting a great education.

The point is that TJ is an amazing school especially for the right kid. But like anything worth having, it comes at a cost. And many of the base school will also provide a great education and also have smart, motivated kids who are going places.

I hope everyone’s kid gets into arak, if that’s what they want. But please help your kid keep it in perspective. It’s a great school. But not the only school where they can be successful.

Isn't your DC1 stressed out and sleep deprived because of the EC activity that takes 3-3.5 hours every day? It has nothing to do with TJ. When our DD was accepted by TJ, I felt so worried in advance because I read plenty of messages like yours. She just finished her first quarter at TJ and gets all As so far. She has plenty of time for EC activities, part-time job, friends, and screen time. Nobody in our family is stressed out because of her school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our test site was a bit of a cluster with people waiting outside and they would only take in a few kids at a time to check in. Plus a bunch of kids brought backpacks and couldn’t bring them in. I’m hoping things went more smoothly once the kids were inside.

Why would kids bring backpacks when they were told not to bring anything? I think if you can’t follow simple directions, they should take a lot of points off the top right there.