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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Entering TJ as a froshmore instead of freshman is a disadvantage because students miss the foundational IBET experience, which integrates biology, English, and technology through hands-on, team-based projects. This lighter 9th-grade course load not only eases the transition into TJ but also helps students build friendships and collaborative skills early, and get acquainted to TJ teachingbstyle. . Skipping this year means entering directly into a more intense 10th grade academic environment without the shared context others have. It’s like jumping into the deep end of the pool without first getting to swim in the shallow end. The social and academic gap makes the adjustment overwhelming and isolating, based on feedback from froshmore parents.

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As a froshmore parent this had been my worry. But it is also completely unfounded.

Froshmores applications are reviewed by TJ teachers unlike the freshman applications. They take these factors into account when selecting froshmores.

[b]In my child's Froshmore class of 14, almost all ended up being in the top 10% of class, majority in the top 5%. 8 of the 14 have HYPSM or Caltech admits. 
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My advice is if you are admitted as a froshmore, you can accept without worry. I don't think any of the froshmore kids found TJ tough, more like they cannot take it easy.

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Wow that was the most detailed stats for 1st froshmore batch. Do you mind sharing the colleges the remaining 6 (non-HYPSM and Caltech) went to ? Did they choose state or other T20's?
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