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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]if there is no strong students at all in TJ, why parents are still waiting for being pulled off from the waiting list? A school is good because it has good students. TJ is still attractive because it still has strong students, even though it is less than before. Keeping this trend, TJ will becomes less attractive.[/quote]

Yes, TJ has lost some of its luster as a result of this process. However, at no base school do all students have a minimum 3.5, Algebra, and multiple honors courses. Even the weakest slice of eligible TJ applicants are stronger than the student body at any base school. For those who want to be among a class which is overall stronger than their base school, TJ still does offer that - and without the price tag of a private school.

You're right that it would be unfortunate if this trend continues. For those who want to be among the very top classmates, TJ may no longer offer that. For those who want to know that the student body was selected fairly, it surely no longer offers that. For those who want to avoid legal and political battles, it may never again offer that.

Parents can simultaneously (1) want a spot at TJ for their children and (2) rue the unfortunate circumstances surrounding TJ admissions and seek to rectify them. I think that's where many on this forum stand.[/quote]

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