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HappyArtichoke7729 t1_it47b2e wrote

It's better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.

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Blecher_onthe_Hudson t1_it4fled wrote

Replying to twanzetters (#157,331)

Precisely. I believe they only accept transfers for sophomores and not juniors or seniors, but you should ask what the policy is. The problem is that you need to show them what has changed, and need some real Kick-Ass grades for the last year and this year, and probably need to take the PSAT again. You better be taking the most rigorous classes your school offers.

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mrcrazy2u t1_it4gsag wrote

Yes you can. They do a 9th grade application. Did you take the PSATs earlier this month?

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mrcrazy2u t1_it4ogde wrote

Replying to CelerSoloSpieler (#158,125)

Then you need to watch the www.jcboe.org website for when they release the application. You need to stay on top of it and make sure your school counselor submits all of your documentation after you submit your application.

It's usually released in December/January. They have new people doing the application this year so it may be a bit behind.

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Blecher_onthe_Hudson t1_it4ogku wrote

Replying to mrcrazy2u (#158,067)

That doesn't make sense, but that would be par for the course for JCPS. It's been like 7 years since my younger was applying but I seem to recall that there was a point system assigned for the test and grades and extracurriculars etc. It wasn't all just the test.

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mrcrazy2u t1_it4ou75 wrote

Replying to Blecher_onthe_Hudson (#158,575)

The test is the majority of the application. There is a point system for grades but it just inputs as Math grade or Language Arts grade. The sum of all course grades are less than what the PSAT is weighed.

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reputationStan t1_it6ofef wrote

Keep in mind only a handful of people get in as sophomores. I think there were only 4-5 sophomore students accepted when I was there.

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mikevago t1_it7k7t1 wrote

You can, but are you sure you want to? It's an insane amount of work and stress compared to the other elite high schools. Two of the smartest teenagers I know transferred out after freshman year because the school was making them miserable. (Although that does mean spots open up for sophomore year, if you're determined)

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