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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wonder if the all-consuming nature of TJ is any different from the base schools?  I remember being very busy with homework and activities in HS.  Family was definitely on the periphery.[/quote]

Our non-TJ kid (at another phenomenal school) has a much better balance of school, work, and activities. I had a senior TJ mom warn me about the workload/stressful climate when my son got in and to be honest, I thought she was exaggerating. She was not and I wish I had listened to her. In the end, you have to do what is best for your child and your family. [/quote]

Yep, kiss goodbye to any family weekend trips, such a quick hike in the Shenandoahs, for four years.

It is odd to see your TJ freshman working harder than your college freshman attending a top ranked university.

I would suggest talking to parents who have had kids at TJ [b]AND[/b] a base high school who can make a meaningful comparison, vs parents who only had kids at TJ. 
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