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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Trying to apply quantitative data (GPA, test scores) to a admission decision doesn’t work.   Certainly, there is a minimum floor that can be used as guidance, but it’s not a one size fits all solution.  There’s so much more that goes into the decision that is all qualitative; teacher/counselor recommendations, extracurricular activities, response to required essays, volunteerism, leadership skills, etc.

For example, our child, who attends a highly rated FCPS HS (not TJ) was ED accepted into UVA Engineering this year with an SAT of 1440, which was submitted, and a GPA of 4.3. He played a varsity sport all four years, including being a captain this year, participated in numerous volunteer opportunities, works as a sports official and a lifeguard, demonstrated leadership skills, among other things.  Based on GPA and test scores alone, by reading this forum, he shouldn’t have been admitted.[/quote]
Didn’t you say you child applied ED? That’s a totally different game. Also 4.3 is a (soft) cutoff for TJ only.[/quote]

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