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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wrote this on the other TJ/private thread. If your kid is a math/compsci genius, then send to TJ. Otherwise, send to private.

[quote]I've had a DC at TJ and a DC at a big 3. The level of homework is equivalent - about 4 hours/school night. Extracurricular opportunities are also equivalent and my DCs were very involved in numerous activities.

TJ does offer more pure STEM classes than the big 3 - especially in math and computer science - so if your DC is brilliant and loves those subjects then TJ would be the better choice.

But generally the big 3 is a better school - better teachers, smaller classes, better college counseling. I also hear that some of the things that made TJ more appealing in the past - ie, a greater level of freedom - have been restricted. A many of the better teachers are no longer there.[/quote][/quote]
If you have 170k to pay for 4 years of a big 3, great.   It will be a more fun environment for your child.  If you don’t, TJ wil probably make them more equipped to succeed in the world.

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170K for Big 3?  Hah!  Current tuition + annual increases will take it to well over 200K+ if your kid is in 9th this falll. [/quote]

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