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They explained this.  It is unweighted GPA they look at, you have to have a 3.5, [b]and be in gifted classes.[/b][/quote]

That's just not true, all you need is three honors classes including math and science [/quote]

So, there's no boost for taking all honors or for taking Algebra rather than M7H in 7th grade?  That's absurd.  A kid in the higher level math should be given some credit for it.  Likewise, a kid taking 4 Honors or AAP classes is taking a tougher load than a kid in only 3 Honors and should get some credit.  It seems like people who want to maximize their chances of getting into TJ should then take regular English or History, whichever subject is weaker, and take M7H even if they easily qualify for Algebra.  That would be the easiest way to guarantee a 4.0, which would land a kid in the top 1.5% over the kids who took harder courses but maybe got an A- in something.  [/quote]

Haven't you heard? Merit, innate talent and hard work don't matter anymore. Equity over everything else now. USA is on the fast track to socialism now, baby!!! If you're curious what life will be like in the coming years, just ask anyone from Cuba, Venezuela, China, Zimbabwe, Soviet countries, etc. This is only the beginning.[/quote]

Unbelievable. Why would you assume that kids getting in under the new system don't have innate talent or that they don't work hard?

I am a TJ mom of a 9th grader who is thriving there and will welcome the incoming freshmen in with open arms. Her teachers are NOT at all opposed to the new admissions process. They are paid to TEACH and that is what they will do. And, she has had amazing teachers - even for math. [/quote]

Agree with your sentiment.. However, the OP was about how much TJ's teaching will have to change and I don't think it won't change by much.  Teachers will still expect the same level of effort from the kids as they do now.  This will definitely impact kids who are expecting to have a "normal" base-school like experience.[/quote]

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