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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. DC likes both and can see themselves happy at both although very different. Wants to study CS or engineering and both are in top ten for undergraduate CS programs. Currently has As at TJ. Typical rigor, not exceptional rigor (MVC and LA will be highest math, 7 AP/post AP through junior year) ED not realistic because DC will require need based financial aid and from older sibling saw that FA was surprisingly different even among peer schools. Will encourage DC to research and spend more time thinking about target/safety schools. Don’t know if maybe TJ kids are generally more successful with Princeton or Stanford / which is considered “hardest” to get into [/quote]

Princeton alum here- I’ve regularly interviewed a number of incredibly qualified TJ students with astounding stats for the last decade and none have been accepted. Unless your child either is truly top of his/her class, has incredible (press worthy) extracurriculars, is a URM, or is a well connected legacy don’t waste the early application.[/quote]

So who DOES get in then? [/quote]

Someone does get in. My DC’s HS has kids into all these schools. They all seem bright, hard workers, interesting people but not exceptional among that crowd. But they all are in these places. [/quote]

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