Anonymous wrote:

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.

Anonymous wrote:

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.