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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does TJ automatically accept the top 1.5% of each middle school? When you have many more than 1.5% taking the same classes and getting all A’s, what happens next?[/quote]
The top 1.5% doesn't refer to GPA or courses taken.  
All kids applying to TJ write a bunch of personal essays and a problem solving essay.  The essays are graded, and the kids' scores are based on the essay scores, unweighted GPA, and experience factors (FARMS, IEP, ESOL).  The unweighted GPA is not a huge factor, and they don't even look at courses taken or math level.

If a school has 600 8th graders, then it is guaranteed 1.5% of 600 = 9 TJ spots.  The 9 kids with the highest scores are offered admissions.  [/quote]

But the highest scores are not the smartest  or most prepared, due to the new system eliminating math level, objective testing, courses taken and teacher recommendations,  correct?[/quote]
That is correct.  They may be the smartest.  They may not be. The ranking is mostly based on the essays and experience factors.[/quote]

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