Is AET academically considered as one of the good schools or is it better to just stick to the good rated high school? Thanks for any response

Anonymous wrote:AOS is a far more established program, has a more rounded science based learning and top students usually choose AOS. AET is relatively new, the 1st batch still hasnt graduated and some students do not like choosing IT/Entreprenuership/Engg specialization at the 9th grade level, its probably a decision best taken in the Jr/Sr Year of HS. And last but not the least, based on the student inputs, the 1st choice has/is AOS

If your child is passionate about CS or Engineering even at at young age, can they enjoy AoS or should they go for AET?

AOS is a far more established program, has a more rounded science based learning and top students usually choose AOS. AET is relatively new, the 1st batch still hasnt graduated and some students do not like choosing IT/Entreprenuership/Engg specialization at the 9th grade level, its probably a decision best taken in the Jr/Sr Year of HS. And last but not the least, based on the student inputs, the 1st choice has/is AOS

Anonymous wrote:Might be easier to get into AET since most students who got into both would opt for AOS

Why are more kids going to choose AoS?

Anonymous wrote:90 for AOS and 120 for AET from wha I heard

The pool is 90 and 120? That is a big number!!!

Might be easier to get into AET since most students who got into both would opt for AOS

90 for AOS and 120 for AET from wha I heard

Anonymous wrote:Now that decisions are in, deadline is 4/9 noon. Waitilisted students will be offered admission based on the number of students declining. Many students I know got into both AOS and AET and will be declining 1 of them ( and if they get TJ as well, can posibly decline both AOS and AET)

How big is the pool usually? Do most of them make it?

Now that decisions are in, deadline is 4/9 noon. Waitilisted students will be offered admission based on the number of students declining. Many students I know got into both AOS and AET and will be declining 1 of them ( and if they get TJ as well, can posibly decline both AOS and AET)

Anonymous wrote:If anyone has questions about the AOS/TJHSST application process I would be more than happy to help. I will answer each and every question to the best of my knowledge.

Can you provide some information on the wait list process for AOS/AET? Our DS is on the wait list for both. Curious to know what are his chances for making it.

Thank you for the detailed reply!

For the comment above on getting into AET. I'm an AOS student (the one from previous comments) and I have taken the CCTST, as well as have answered very similar interest statements/essays.

1. The CCTST (and the other one, I forgot) measure motivation and critical thinking. They'll have a lot of logic problems including math and reasoning. Do a lot of these logic problems from online to train your brain and you will be SET. They'll also ask you questions like "When you don't know the definition to the word you ____. A) look it up B) keep reading C) blah D) blah" to measure motivation.

2. I'm a little bit of an oddball since I had written and rewritten and edited my interest statements for 3 years. I wrote up to the word limit and really, really showed my deep passion for learning, exploration, and STEM. You used the phrase "how long do you get" which implies that the interest statements are timed. They could be...its been three years since I applied. If they time it, then I would practice timing yourself and answering questions regarding your passion for STEM and want to go to AET.

3. The AOS essays really capitalized on both ethics and critical thinking. My essays were: "Is it better to be a cynical scientist or a pessimistic scientist and why?" and "Should technology companies use people's information to sell products/deliver ads?". I wouldn't be surprised if AET uses similar ethics/science essays. The second essay prompt came with a reading. Each essay was timed for 30 minutes. After I got in to AOS, I overheard my teacher say that the director really wanted to see which students had included a call to action and if it was a good one. Practice coming up with creative call to actions as you practice for your essays. Also, get really familiar with one famous philosopher like Kant or Nietzsche. That way, if you encounter an ethics question you have no idea about, you can BS your way through by talking about what XYZ philosopher would have did in that ethical dilemma.

You can email me with any questions about the application process at loudounteering@gmail.com.

Hi, I am trying out for AET and am now in round 2. How is round 2? Hard, easy? What type of questions are there in the CCTST? How long do you get to write your interest statement/essay/CCTST?

Anonymous wrote:Hi,
In AET, between IT and Entrepreneurship, which is better and which has the future. Also in Entrepreneurship we have 2 division like with engineering and with IT. Which is the better one there. Please can you help us.

AET has not graduated any students yet so we don't know which path is "better" for colleges and careers. I would let your child choose.

Good luck in round 2.

Hi,
In AET, between IT and Entrepreneurship, which is better and which has the future. Also in Entrepreneurship we have 2 division like with engineering and with IT. Which is the better one there. Please can you help us.