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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Parent of TJ kid here. Overall agree that TJ is worth it only if ur kid is someone who is truly academically advanced in math. Otherwise base school is a much better option. My own kid got a 1550+ on the SAT but at the same time struggled in courses like Calc B/C and landed with multiple Bs. That def didn’t help with college admissions Also getting into clubs is also very competitive- my kid was “denied” in clubs like TJ rocket and TJ TSA. DC still landed up at a very good school ( U Wisconsin ) but overall TJ was a pain - for us.[/quote] This a problem with TJ. The rigor is one thing, the grade deflation is another. The grade deflation can be quite severe. Getting into some clubs can turn into a bit of a popularity contest. It is sometimes who you know that is already in the club that makes the difference in a crowded field of qualified applicants.[/quote]
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