Student Portrait Sheet & Problem-Solving Essay
1:1 Tutoring
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***Updated for December 2020 Changes to TJ Admissions Process***
2021 Admissions Cycle Package
$899*
Can be pro-rated to reflect later start date
1:1 Tutoring
- Craft an individualized "narrative"tailored to student's extracurriculars
- Align narrative and extracurriculars to research paths at TJHSST as well as 21st century STEM problems and Portrait Of a Graduate
- Differentiate "laundry list" extracurriculars from detailed "moments"
- Regularly assign practice prompts and provide individual feedback
- Select a "niche" and highlight individual strengths
- Learn to approach Math/Science problems from a qualitative lens (particularly important for the new admissions process)
- Improve math/science problem-solving skills
- Improve general writing skills beyond the scope of TJ Admissions
Access to Core Course Package (included)
- SPS Planning and Structure
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SPS Writing Tips and Language
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Essay Planning, Structure
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Example Essay Problems Worked Out
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Time Management
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Experience Factors/Portrait of a Graduate
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Navigating the Revised Process (December 2020)
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15+ SIS Practice Prompts and 11+ Essay Practice Prompts
- Prompts include SPS and Essay prompts from the past 4 years
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Designed to be in the same format as they appear on test day