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[quote=Anonymous]I don’t know a thing about TJ.  But I know a lot about Walls since I am a Walls parent.  I can tell you first hand that those very smart kids are NOT prepping.  They do not have tutors or classes at school to help them with these scores.  Yes, many (although not all) come from homes with highly educated parents.  But those homes can’t afford the enrichment summers, after school and vacation activities many families of privates can.    There are many components to the success of these kids, despite the resources.  One of the most striking (and beautiful) one is the collaborative nature of the kids at the school.  To the extent a child is eager to go to an Ivy, they are quiet about it.   Most kids- even the perfect score kids (and yes, I personally know and love them in multiples) want a college / university for its offerings and its collaborative supportive nature and do not necessarily even apply to an Ivy.    After all, that is the Walls environment and it is the one that allows them to do their best work.  
I have toggled both the Walls and Big 3 private world, having had kids in both.  Walls requires these kids to chart the course that is right for them without the pressure to perform.  There is stress (heavy and fast paced course load, really smart peers) but it is not accompanied by pressure to succeed. I believe this is the reason so many of them perform so well on these tests, first time out of the gate and without test prep.  There is  simply no pressure. And these kids are thinking big thoughts ….  And we could all use a little of this collab + bring your best self vibe in our lives. [/quote]

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