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[quote=Anonymous]We left the decision to attend TJ to our child.  We met w/ base school, IB program, and TJ. I did extensive projections on outcomes, class schedules, pros/cons.

We discussed all three (I was leaning a bit more to IB to be honest).

In the end, child chose TJ. Wants the best foundational education possible and their marching band is amazing. Long-term career goals do NOT require attendance at a T20, could go to a T500 and get there. Literally there for the learning and if they get into a T1 or T10 or T50 they're ok with it (and I'm pretty proud of the reasoning behind it.),

We've been able to fit in foreign language, band, and focus on courses at TJ most aligned to his interest without being stupid about it (only PE courses in the summer; not taking Advanced Math XVX or whatever.).

He's unsure of how hard foreign language 3 will be but we're exploring solutions rn.

FWIW, doesn't do great on standardized tests. Does, however, massacre everyone on timely submission of work, attention to detail, and being prepared/successful in class (homework, projects and tests).

I'll point out there's more than a few Nobel Prize winners who didn't have high IQ scores; testing isn't everything. Being "present and ready" is, however. Supporting your child all the way--and not your ego is. Setting goals--and limits--is.

Good luck to everyone out there.  Whether your child goes to TJ, decides not to, or didn't make it in (your kid will do just fine--trust me, I've been in their shoes and still went to T15-20 colleges and did additional coursework at a T3? T5? school).[/quote]

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