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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]First of all, congratulations - having options is a great place to be!

We were in the same position last year, so I’d like to share some thoughts based on our experience: 
    1. If your child wants to attend and is academically prepared (especially in math, Geometry as the cutoff), then let them go. 
    2. If your child wants to go but you’re concerned about the academic rigor (honestly that is a sign that you are concerned about their academic ability and potential), take a step back and evaluate together. You know your child best - their personality, study habits, resilience, and academic preparation. Have an honest conversation.
    3. If your child is unsure, refer back to point #2 and talk it through. 
    4. If your child clearly doesn’t want to go, don’t go. TJ demands four years of hard work, the student must be fully committed.

We talked to at least 15 TJ families, face in face (not on anonymous online form), before we took the offer. We also agreed at that time that the kid will go back to the base school if the freshman year is not going well. TJ is a wonderful place, but not for everyone. It’s also important to remember that attending TJ doesn’t guarantee success in life. There’s no single “right” choice here - just what’s best for your child and your family.[/quote]

Thank you! My child has had a hard time choosing if she actually wants to go. We told her take her time, and if she really has to think about whether to go or not it’s probably not the best idea. She went, with the deal that if she wasn’t doing well in freshman year it would be best to transfer back to base. She is currently thriving at TJ! [/quote]

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