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[quote=Anonymous]My kid does not go to TJ with the expectation of a "better" college. He goes for the peer group, the research opportunities, and to get an amazing education that will serve him well for the rest of his life.  I do think he will attend a different college than he would have without TJ. Maybe not a significantly better rating. But, he is looking at schools that excel at a specific type of engineering, based on his unique TJ classes and research opportunities.

Plus, your list misses the point of TJ. Look at the admissions numbers for top 10 engineering schools. Which are damn impressive. You may not be impressed with schools like U Illinois UC. But you would be if you were an engineer. Similarly-- look at in state flagship admissions. Many TJ kids can't spend $300k on undergrad at Harvard.  65% UVA acceptance, 85% at WM and VT Engineering is not too shabby.

Easy solution: if you don't think it is worth it for you kid, don't send them. It certainly is worth it for mine. Even if the ended up at the exact same college. [/quote]

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