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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Any ideas on what he could start now?
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Don't start something new now, less than a year before TJ apps, unless your DC has a real passion and talent for it. Especially since most extracurriculars And academic teams are well underway for the year, and they can't try out/ join until next fall. Besides, TJ Admissions folks screen hundreds of applications, and I imagine kids who "discover" a love of STEM extracurriculars in late 7th-8th grare stand out as having no genuine interest in STEM, but being forced into activities by parents like you. Which is the type of kid TJ says they don't want. The one caveat would be summer programs. There are some nice multi week sleep away STEM programs that are enrolling now that might give them some material to work with. We've done CTY, UVA SEP and VA SPace Flight Academy-- all higH caliber and big hits.

I would say I practice what I preach. DC plays an instrument, is in the highest band level in his school, plays in jazz band, does solo & Ensenle, takes private lessons, and is trying to make district band for a sending MS year.  He also loves debate, and s has Several Top 5 individual,and team awards under his bLet. These are not pure STEM.  But he loves the activities, and so, many weeks puts in 30 hours a week nn the 2 after school/ weekend..  I think his passion and love of what he does will translate to,the essay, and he is better with these activities than if I forced him to a STEM activity he hates. I also,think his,suu,ervSTEM activities (CTY, SEP, etc) Will go far i demonstration his STEM interest  we'll see. [/quote]

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