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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Found the link for the article by the UVA Dean.  Great explanation of what TJ does— and does not— do for a student’s  college success.

http://onlyconnectparke.blogspot.com/2014/01/what-does-it-mean-to-attend-one-of-best.html[/quote]

I think this was written as a former dean now working as a consultant.  If I recall correctly, UVA used to admit a higher percentage of TJ graduates than it does now.  You could argue this is because UVA is getting more selective, but you could also argue that it is because they now look at TJ differently for some reason.  Parke Muth gives a few hints.  One is that colleges want diversity.  But the other one I see is more intriguing.  Following is a quote from Parke Muth.

"I have talked to many, many TJ students over the years and for some, especially those with top gpas, schools like the great public universities within the Commonwealth of Virginia, are perceived by them as back ups at best. The expectation of these students is that not only should they get in to the State schools, but that the ‘deserve’ to be a part of the honors programs."

It could be UVA thinks too many TJ grads are taking it for granted and/or are likely to go elsewhere (yield protection).  Either way, it probably suggests a high stat kid isn't improving chances at UVA by going to TJ.

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I think TJ probably helps with admission for top students to top schools (HYPSM etc.), but adds nothing for Virginia schools and may hurt for UVA if they are engaging in "yield protection".  [/quote]

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