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TJ Admissions
Simplified.

Comprehensive admissions prep for the Student Portrait Sheet and Problem-Solving Essay. TJHSST alumni guide every step with a clear admissions philosophy and lessons from real family stories.

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Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology MIT Harvard University University of Pennsylvania Stanford University University of Chicago University of Michigan University of Virginia

Our results.

Our full-curriculum students 79%

Admitted across the 2017-2025 TJ admissions cycles.

TJHSST overall ~20%

Approximate overall admit rate for recent TJ applicant pools.

97.7% admitted or waitlisted last cycle
140+ TJ admits in each of the last 3 cycles
100+ TJ admits in each of the last 5 cycles
1,500+ students served through TJ prep

Historical internal results for students completing the full curriculum; no prep program can guarantee admission.

The TJTestPrep difference

Deep TJ expertise. Stronger preparation.

Over a decade of TJ prep experience, led by TJHSST alumni and a former TJ Endowment Fund Board Member.

Who is giving my child feedback?

Our TJHSST alumni coaches do more than edit grammar. Students get specific guidance on reasoning, evidence, and structure, with a clear explanation of what to change and why.

Is this actually preparing my child for TJ?

A polished essay can still miss the prompt. Lessons and feedback focus on TJ’s Student Portrait Sheet (SPS) and Problem-Solving Essay (PSE): specific examples, clear reasoning, and writing under time pressure.

How do we fit in one more drive?

TJ’s SPS and PSE are computer-based. Our online prep trains students to plan, type, and revise under time pressure, while your family skips another commute.

What if my child misses a class?

A tournament, concert, or family trip shouldn’t derail prep. Full class recordings and 24/7 materials let students catch up, revisit a difficult lesson, and follow up with questions.

Neil Kothari

Know the people behind the feedback

Meet Neil Kothari and our TJ alumni team.

A TJHSST alumnus and former TJ Endowment Fund Board Member, Neil combines first-hand knowledge of the school with over a decade of TJ prep experience. He leads our alumni team’s instruction and feedback.

  • TJHSST alum
  • Former TJ Endowment Fund Board Member
  • University of Virginia McIntire B.S.
Meet your instructors

Find your fit

Choose your TJ prep.

Study on your schedule or join a small group. Get TJ-focused instruction and feedback in both.

TJ Self-Paced

Make progress between everything else.

For students who need a clear plan without another fixed class time. Work through SPS and PSE lessons when the week allows, then submit responses for instructor feedback and ask questions along the way.

  • 24/7 access to video lessons and written guides
  • TJ-specific SPS and PSE practice, with sample responses
  • Instructor feedback credits included
  • Q&A support when your student gets stuck
Explore Self-Paced
Blue Colonials bench in front of the TJHSST rotunda
TJHSST campus

TJ Small Group Coaching

A regular rhythm, with someone to guide it.

For students who work best with live discussion and accountability. Join a group of up to eight, get help on the work you’re doing, and use the recording when a school event or family commitment gets in the way.

  • Live online classes led by TJHSST alumni
  • Full session recordings and 24/7 course materials
  • Unlimited SPS and PSE feedback
  • 10 proctored practice exams and support through exam day
Explore Small Group Coaching
TJHSST courtyard with red and blue benches beside the glass-fronted building
TJHSST courtyard

Practice under real exam conditions.

Proctored practice exams are included with Small Group Coaching and available separately to any TJ applicant. No course enrollment required.

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Upcoming Events

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TJ Admissions Info Session

Live walkthrough of TJ admissions, SPS, and PSE strategy on Sunday, October 25 at 10 AM ET.

Oct 25, 10 AM ET
Grades 4-8 + Parents
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