Anonymous wrote:The last thing I would do is to prep my kid. My DS took the test a couple of years back and he was offered admission into TJ. He decided not to go to TJ in the end, but recommends that you just practice basic math and learn some time cutting skills. He did wonderful at his base high school and was offered a scholarship to UVA.

And I know plenty of TJ kids who couldn't even get into UVA.

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Anonymous wrote:I am asking as there are hundreds of kids going to prep school for TJ which raises the standard for admission.

I suggest Study Concepts in Chantilly. They even prep Kindergarten students for the Naglieri.

The test you're not supposed to study for. Nauseating.

They are the ones who are winning Intel Science competitions and qualifying as National Merit Scholars.

My kid never did any prep classes, went to TJ, and was a National Merit Scholar. Didn't do Intel but did do a different competitive activity at a national level. He had a good four years at TJ and never felt overly stressed- I believe because TJ was a good fit for him and presented an appropriate level of challenge for him. If a kid needs to prep to get in to TJ, it is more likely to be a bad fit and a situation where the kid needs to be up till two in the morning studying on a regular basis. That is not good or healthy for anyone.

I totally agree that if a child needs to "prep" to get into AAP or TJ, perhaps he does not belong there. On the flip side, I am seeing that all the kids that attend the TJ prep classes come out with very good study skills that help them sail through high school and college. They are the ones who are winning Intel Science competitions and qualifying as National Merit Scholars. I do think the classes sometimes rob these kids of their childhood - they often have no time for non academic activities and many seem to lose their personalities, but I can't say the classes have no merit.

FOR. THE. LOVE. OF. GOD. - do not prep your child!!!!!!!!!!!!



If s/he needs test prep, they will not be able to stay in without tutoring and lots of it!!

Their mental health will suffer.

PLEASE>>>> don't test prep

My kid goes here http://academy4enrichment.com/

The best way to prepare for admission is to engage in several activities including STEM/non-STEM activities and concentrate on reading comprehension and writing skills.

Assuming the kid is a good student, possessing very good reading and writing skill is the most important skill in admissions. Many kids get tripped up for not possessing/demonstrating high level reading/writing skills.

The last thing I would do is to prep my kid. My DS took the test a couple of years back and he was offered admission into TJ. He decided not to go to TJ in the end, but recommends that you just practice basic math and learn some time cutting skills. He did wonderful at his base high school and was offered a scholarship to UVA.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am asking as there are hundreds of kids going to prep school for TJ which raises the standard for admission.

Not really. The kids who do well on the test didn't really need a prep class to do well and some kids are not going to do well no matter how many prep classes they take.

Look at the sample questions on the website and you will have an idea of how the test is formatted. If your child works hard in his math and science classes at middle school, he will know what he needs to know to do well on the test. Paying a lot of money to a test prep business is just not necessary for a kid who belongs at TJ.

But then it is not only about the test , the admission process takes a holistic approach to the students application,so a student with good scores but no impressive extra-curricular activity may not get in.

That is right. Kids with extracurriculars they enjoy- sports, music, drama, science and math clubs/competitions, art- do not need to be spending time in a prep program. They're out there doing the things that show that they are suited for TJ.

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Anonymous wrote:I am asking as there are hundreds of kids going to prep school for TJ which raises the standard for admission.

Not really. The kids who do well on the test didn't really need a prep class to do well and some kids are not going to do well no matter how many prep classes they take.

Look at the sample questions on the website and you will have an idea of how the test is formatted. If your child works hard in his math and science classes at middle school, he will know what he needs to know to do well on the test. Paying a lot of money to a test prep business is just not necessary for a kid who belongs at TJ.

But then it is not only about the test , the admission process takes a holistic approach to the students application,so a student with good scores but no impressive extra-curricular activity may not get in.

Anonymous wrote:I am asking as there are hundreds of kids going to prep school for TJ which raises the standard for admission.

Not really. The kids who do well on the test didn't really need a prep class to do well and some kids are not going to do well no matter how many prep classes they take.

Look at the sample questions on the website and you will have an idea of how the test is formatted. If your child works hard in his math and science classes at middle school, he will know what he needs to know to do well on the test. Paying a lot of money to a test prep business is just not necessary for a kid who belongs at TJ.

Anonymous wrote:I am asking as there are hundreds of kids going to prep school for TJ which raises the standard for admission.

I suggest Study Concepts in Chantilly. They even prep Kindergarten students for the Naglieri.

I am asking as there are hundreds of kids going to prep school for TJ which raises the standard for admission.

These prep classes are not a necessity for a kid to do well on the test. The TJ test is not that difficult for a bright eighth grader. There are sample questions on the TJ website that allow a child to get an idea of the types of questions and the directions.

Many people were concerned a few years ago that it was over-prepping that led to some kids having problems with the math classes at TJ. Kids were taught how to do enough math to answer the questions on the test, but they apparently did not really understand the concepts and reasoning behind what they were doing.

A kid who has to spend a lot of time prepping for the test might find that the work is overwhelming when he or she actually begins classes at TJ.

Can anybody recommend TJ prep classes that are worth attending for 7th graders ?? There are many out there not sure which are worthwhile.