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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wonder if the all-consuming nature of TJ is any different from the base schools?  I remember being very busy with homework and activities in HS.  Family was definitely on the periphery.[/quote]

Our non-TJ kid (at another phenomenal school) has a much better balance of school, work, and activities. [b]I had a senior TJ mom warn me about the workload/stressful climate when my son got in and to be honest, I thought she was exaggerating.[/b] She was not and I wish I had listened to her. In the end, you have to do what is best for your child and your family. [/quote]

I have one at TJ and one at top FCPS. There is no comparison between the two academically -- TJ is MUCH more work, more in depth, many more hours of studying. If your HS student does certain sports they will be "busy" but the academic level at TJ is far different than any FCPS. There is a list of top public schools in the US on another thread -- FCPS do not even make the list, and TJ is #1.

My DS at TJ stats: Never made a B in anything before TJ, AAP, IQ 135, SAT 2275 (old) National Merit scholar, attending MIT in the fall -- just an ordinary student at TJ. MANY hours of homework.
Congrats new TJ acceptances! just know its a ton of work![/quote]

Congrats on your D's success...admittance to MIT is amazing!!!  Its comforting to see you don't need straight As to get into the super-elite schools!

Just so people don't get the wrong idea, though, your D is not an "ordinary" TJ student!  The average SAT score is around 2182, not the very impressive 2275.  Admission to UVA is not automatic as some suggest.  Many TJ students are rejected from there each year.[/quote]

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