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[quote=Anonymous][quote][quote]Kids are not getting in with below average math skills but good writing skills. Rather, what is happening is that there are so many kids with advanced math skill that the ones who are getting in are the ones who also have advanced writing skill. Lots of kids in this area have advanced math skill, but they need to also know how to write. Many kids applying to TJ can do the math, but the ones who get in can do the math and write about it, too.

The SIS is not about building up a resume. The questions ask kids to write about what they like best, both in school and out of school and what they feel proud of. There's no need for a laundry list of activities, just genuine enjoyment and enthusiasm for whatever the child most likes. [/quote]

There are more than few kids graduating from TJ with calculus AB so they are not the kids with advanced math skill. Also, if the kid has not participated in mathcounts, science olympiad, AMC, robotics competition etc., what is the kid going to talk about? How is the kid going to demonstrate his/her commitment and passion to math and science if the kid was not able to participate in math/science activities? Kid can just say he/she liked his math or science class and that is going to be as good as someone discussing participating in mathcounts, science olympiad, robotics club etc.? Is that realistic? [/quote]

They want to see that the child is excited and really likes an activity or a subject. A kid can love and do great in math and science at school and also be highly involved with a non-academic activity out if school. Lots of kids at this age are involved in sports or music or art in addition to being advanced math students. It's way more impressive to see a kid who is advanced in math and other subjects and also spends hours after school practicing a sport or a musical instrument rather than just doing more school stuff after school. Teachers can tell which kids really get a subject and learn with ease.
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