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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think BS is a lot more well rounded and diverse. I think also that it is easier for the kids because all the activities are right there.  Also I imagine (but this is just a guess) that the college counseling at top boarding schools is better.    It is just what they do  - they have more resources to devote to it.  [/quote]

BS may do a better job with humanities but TJ does a better job with STEM and emphasizes writing all 4 years. TJ does a better job with clubs and activities (more than 160 clubs, activities and teams). TJ also is more diverse with kids from not only East Asian countries but from the middle east, South Asian countries, Europe, Africa, Caribbean countries, South America etc. and non-whites making up the majority. In addition, TJ provides more rigorous overall academic preparation for college and advanced equipment in various tech labs and research opportunities.  [/quote]

What I meant was, when you live on site it is easier to access the clubs and activities.  I wonder how TJ compares to the North Carolina boarding magnet school for math and science?  Or the North Texas boarding magnet school? [/quote]

Having relatives at both -- NC school is only 2 years. And smaller but elite. TJ is much larger and 4 years. its a STEM school -- so people who go there generally are going into computers, engineering, medicine or research. That is different than TJ of 10-15 years ago, Much more focused now. Cannot speak to the Texas one, but probably similar, as are the listed magnet schools in NY.[/quote]

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