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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I shared this story with my DD, who did not get into TJ and was in tears about it.  Adriana Ayiotis, a junior, at Marshall HS did not get into TJ and now has been accepted into a special program for high achieving high school juniors at the University of Southern California.  So, students who do not go to TJ can and do just as well or better than students who don't.

My DD will attend Marshall HS starting next year, and is looking forward to it.

More on Ms. Ayiotis at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/fairfax-student-heads-to-college-at-16/2013/05/12/77dea1ce-b8ba-11e2-92f3-f291801936b8_story.html

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I'm thankful that someone understood my story.  Hello everyone.  My name is Andrianna Ayiotis and this story was not supposed to be a "look-at-me-I'm-so-great" story.  This was an opportunity to highlight the successes of the Fairfax County public schools and show students who are rejected from TJ that if they learn from their mistakes and push themselves, they can still achieve great things.  Yes, I might be able to attend a "better" university if I wait until senior year to apply for college, but I believe in fate.  I applied to USC knowing how expensive it was and told the powers that be that I would attend if I was give a full ride/almost full ride.  The combination of scholarships and grants worked for my family's financial situation and I am taking that as a sign from the universe that this is the path I am supposed to embark on.  To all the parents who are scared for my safety, I appreciate your concern but please don't worry yourselves.  I was born and raised in New York City, so I am very accustomed to the safety precautions I will need to take in Los Angeles.  Lastly, to the mothers/teachers who are concerned that I won't have a social life, I have always been two years younger than everyone else in my grade and this has never impacted me socially.  I once again appreciate your concern but the twenty-four students who were chosen for this program were chosen specifically because they would thrive.  If I were not ready, the admissions officers would not have accepted my application and my mother would not let me go.    [/quote]

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