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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The current system is problematic but this lottery idea seems very poorly conceived. As I wrote on the other thread, I think this turns TJ into more of a science focus magnet school and diluted the prestige/gifted factor. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, because I do think there are kids who could really benefit from TJ and who really might have a future in the sciences, who wouldn’t make the cut in the current system, but I think that would make more sense in a system where there were other magnet schools, arts, govt, etc..

As it currently stands TJ is functioning more like the elite Ffx school rather than as a science school in terms of how people view admissions. [/quote]

But, TJ carries more fame.

I do wonder if the companies who have donated to TJ will continue to do so.

But, FWIW, I know several kids who graduated from TJ about ten years ago.  None are working in an advanced science job.  Some are working in liberal arts areas.  Nothing wrong with that, but I always thought TJ was supposed to be a pipeline to great scientific breakthroughs.  [/quote]

I’m the PP and I guess that’s the question, what’s the school’s mission? I don’t really have a dog in this fight, I have a 9th grader that’s might have gotten in and considered it but decided not to apply and a 7th grader that would not be interested, although oddly enough could potentially be admitted with this new system (she would not choose to go).

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