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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've had a similar argument as OP, but with math instead.  If TJ heavily weighted or even guaranteed admission to any kids scoring in the top 10 at mathcounts state and the top 10 8th grade scorers in VA in the AMC 10A and AMC10B, that would only add maybe 10-15 TJ seats.

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Massively pro-reform here and very happy with the way things have gone with the new admissions process...

But any sensible admissions process to TJ would at least have an opportunity for kids to indicate an outstanding achievement like this - and to write about what it meant to them. I've argued for some time that the seated and proctored part of the process should include a chance for kids to write about their single proudest accomplishments both in STEM and outside of STEM, as well as what they hope to get from and provide to TJ if admitted.

Doesn't mean you take everyone who does Science Olympiad or everyone who performs at an exceptional level in major math contests, but those things absolutely should be part of the narrative that is built through the application.[/quote]

The kids ARE writing about it in their essays so already happening.[/quote]

They are writing about last years edition. Arguably this years results are more pertinent to them being TJ material. [/quote]

So the kids get in this year on last year accomplishments or they apply again for the few 10th grade spots and if big deal to win the gold then they can be first picked to join then.[/quote]

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