You did it! You opened your admissions portal, held your breath, and saw the word “Congratulations.” You’re officially in — accepted to...

Let’s cut to the chase — you didn’t get into TJHSST, and it hurts. You gave it your all. You practiced, wrote, prepared, and hoped. And...

Opening the TJHSST admissions portal and seeing the word “Wait Pool” can spark mixed emotions — relief that you weren’t rejected, but...

Northern Virginia offers an array of elite academic programs for high-achieving students. Among them, Thomas Jefferson High School for...

Every year, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) sends graduates to some of the most prestigious colleges and...

It’s not as simple as it seems. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST)  is one of the most prestigious public...

Every spring, thousands of eighth-grade students and their families eagerly await one of the most anticipated emails of their academic...

When most students think of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) , they picture competitive math teams,...

The TJHSST math pathway explained  here reveals why the math program at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology is among...

If you’re a student at Cooper Middle School  dreaming of getting into Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) ,...

If you’re a student at Longfellow Middle School—or a parent watching from the sidelines—you’ve probably heard it before: Longfellow sends...

If you didn’t apply to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST)  in 8th grade, you might be wondering, or if you...

If you’re an ambitious student at Kilmer Middle School eyeing admission to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology...

A Guide for Future TJHSST Students Congratulations!  If you’ve completed the TJHSST admissions process , you’re probably wondering what...

If you're a student at Rachel Carson Middle School  considering applying to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology...

Vlad Tenev, co-founder and CEO of Robinhood , has once again made headlines—this time for his generous $125,000 donation  to his alma...

Extracurricular activities are not a formal requirement for TJHSST admissions, but many accepted students participate in STEM-related...

Admission to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST)  is highly competitive, and acceptance rates can vary...

​Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) has embarked on a new chapter with the appointment of Michael Mukai  as...

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) has long been a powerhouse in national and international science...