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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]MIT grad here, I'm strongly discouraging it. [/quote]

Friends kid in 10th grade.  Both parents with PhDs, kid just as smart.  Up until 1am most nights per parents maybe later they say.

I want a different life for my kid.  Less stress less pressure [/quote]

When my child got admission this is what I was most worried about. I talked to others and got mixed messages. Having 8+ hours of sleep and free time for friends/family is non-negotiable for me.

We accepted and the experience is absolutely nothing like that. On average it is taking 30-45 minutes of work at home during weekdays. 2 hours per day on weekends to complete all work. My child stayed past 10 PM twice so far this academic year. Both times got to bed by 11 PM and it is because they did not plan it well. Really enjoys the classroom and school experience. Child did not get admitted to TJ in 9th grade and got admission in sophomore round. So child has experience both at base and TJ. Definitely likes TJ a lot more and finds it really enjoyable so far.

At base, child did not even spend 5 minutes on home work. Everything used to be finished at school it self and this is at a base HS that is mentioned as among the top 5 in FCPS.

Many of my child's friends have similar experience. But I do know others who are staying up until 1 AM.

Know your child, it could be an extremely good experience or it might not be. 
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My DC also gets plenty of sleep with strong ECs, and loves the school.  I think some kids may not be ready for the type of rigor TJ provides.  (Students from the traditional TJ feeder schools are ready.) That's okay, but know what the work entails and expect lower grades than base HS.  [/quote]

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