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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I urge all parents to read the posts about kids being unhappy with their kids’ college options and had they known that except for the very top kids, TJ college applicants generally do worse than had they likely stayed at their base school. [/quote]

Two time TJ parent here

If your kid is gunning for UVA, don't go to TJ.  UVA seems to have some sort of quota limit for TJ students.
But VT and WM seem to love TJ kids so if you're happy with those options, TJ is a viable pathway.

If your kid is gunning for Ivy+ then TJ can help but only if they can maintain a VERY good GPA.  
Like pretty close to straight A.
AND fill up their resume with ECs that weave a compelling narrative.

If your kid has consistently scores in the 99th percentile and has good to great study habits.  TJ will work well for them.
If your kid is frequently below the 95th percentile, TJ is probably not for them unless they have superhuman time management skills.
Anything in between and it is probably a wash but lazy students will drown at TJ no matter how smart.

I know its not fair but if you are not in honors geometry in 8th grade, there is almost no point to going to TJ.  You simply won't get enough of the benefits of TJ to make it worthwhile.[/quote]

Solid overview. For tj kids, the likelihood of an ivy+ or higher/UVA is not great…but if you are okay with schools like VT or W&M…that’s probable. This needs to be considered now if it is important to you.[/quote]

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