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[quote=Anonymous]My white kid was admitted from one of the Asian heavy TJ feeders by being himself.  I think that TJ knows what it wants to see in its students, and knows what it takes to succeed there, even if the rest of us are scratching out heads. And your kid can try to bluff their way in (and many do) but if they do and it's a bad fit they are going to be miserable. And lots of kids at TJ are miserable.  My kid had a tough adjustment, and has really had to up his academic game and get serious about studying. For example, right now he is entering hour six of tonight's midterm homework.  But he loves being there and really found his tribe.  For him, it's an awesome experience.  But other kids, who may smarter and have better grades, hate TJ. There is a lot of subjectivity and getting the right fit involved.

Take it as a given that all the kids who make it to the semifinal round are smart enough to attend TJ.  The question is then about the fit. TJ is not for every smart kid. Or even every smart, motivated STEM kid. Your kid may (or may not) have a lower chance of getting in if they are honest about their interests and experiences. But if they get in as themselves and not a packaged product, they have a much higher likelihood of being happy and thriving. And if they are not admitted, it may be that you dodged a bullet.

All that said, it never hurts to show interest. So be sure to have you kid read the mission statement and play around on the website and course catalog, and get a handle on what a TJ diploma entails and what special classes are offered/ required. It will help them get a sense for whether TJ excites them.  And it never hurt to mention in an SIS that they are interested in a special class, club, or project at TJ, if they get a chance.

Good luck. I hope your kid is admitted if TJ is the right place for them. [/quote]

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