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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid took TJ summer chem so they could take a fun elective during the school year. I’d bet mine was the only kid that didn’t take an AP science during that following school year. In fact, I know some that took both AP Bio and AP Chem following summer chem. My kid got an A in TJ summer chem but has other passions that I support. Would like to attend a T20, but is aware other TJ peers will show more rigor on their transcript. At least in science classes. [/quote]

Is Rigor "always" more important than the Grades? 
I mean a B+ (4.3 weighted, assuming weight of 1) with Rigor and A (4.5 for Honors weight of .5) without Rigor (normal TJ course) is better ;-). Yeah a A- or A with Rigor definitely has higher GPA (if GPA is counted)

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At TJ, [b]there will always be a bunch of kids that have top rigor AND straight As[/b] (maybe an A- thrown in there). So a student that doesn’t maximize rigor but still gets straight As probably won’t be as successful with T20 admissions (absent a hook) because they are compared against classmates. With holistic admissions you never know, but I think it’s fair to say high rigor is “better” for elite college admissions. On the other hand, taking classes you enjoy vs taking classes that you think may be better for college admissions is worth something and a TJ education will be helpful no matter where the student ends up. [/quote]

Possibly lower with 2025 and beyond, so normal track with A's could be good too. Does FCPS share the college board AP exam stats by grade (could help show the rigor and where the class stands)? [/quote]

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