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Jul 8
1 min

Admissions Tip #7: Do not make athletics your main focus

Throughout elementary and middle school, many students religiously participate in athletics, from house Basketball to Soccer, to Tae Kwon...

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TJTestPrep

Jul 8
2 min

Admissions Tip #6: Look to TJ’s Mission and Core Beliefs

The question on everyone’s minds is: how do we write the SIS? You may have a lot of ideas - write about extracurricular activities, show ...

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Jul 6
1 min

Admissions Tip #5: Avoid NJHS

During middle school, many students are offered the chance to join their school’s chapter of the National Junior Honor Society, also know...

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TJTestPrep

Jun 17
2 min

Admissions Tip #4: Look into specific courses and programs at TJ

We work with a lot of students. Every year, the vast majority come to us without a clear reason as to why they actually want to apply to ...

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TJTestPrep

Jun 14
1 min

Admissions Tip #3: Practice taking exams in one sitting

Test-taking can be an exhausting process for any student. Students are asked to focus on an exam for hours on end with few breaks in betw...

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TJTestPrep

Jun 14
1 min

Admissions Tip #2: How To Choose Your Teacher Recommendations

Below we have some advice given to a student who asked how they should choose which teachers to ask for a recommendation. Tip #2: Choose ...

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TJTestPrep

Dec 23, 2018
2 min

Welcome! Admissions Tip #1: Stack Your Extracurricular Activities

Welcome to the TJTestPrep Blog Series! We will be releasing weekly blog posts regarding Round 2 of the TJHSST Admissions Process with ins...

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