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TJ ADMISSIONS: Judge denies stay order, FCPS brings uncertainty for applicants to Class of 2026
Federal judge Claude Hilton denied Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) a stay to proceed with the current admissions system at Thomas...
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THE TJ ADMISSIONS BLOG
The latest tips, tricks, and advice for the TJ Admissions process
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- Mar 9, 2022
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Judge rules TJ Admissions changes ILLEGAL; FCPS to request a "stay"
A federal judge ruled two weeks ago that the new admissions protocols adopted by Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology...
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- Feb 14, 2022
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TJHSST REAL 2022 Admissions Assessment Problem-Solving Essay — Complete Solution
Check out our solution to the 2022 Admissions Problem-Solving Essay (PSE) below! Please leave a like, comment, or subscribe to see more...
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- Jan 1, 2022
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Worried about the Math or Science Problem-Solving Essay? Study these topics:
Starting in 2016, TJ introduced a problem-solving essay. Every year, this has been primarily math-based on topics ranging from the...
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- Oct 28, 2021
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TJ Applications Now Open — Apply Early to Avoid Errors
Applications to TJ are now open! While the deadline to apply is November 19th at 4pm, we encourage you to apply ASAP, as there is a...
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- Jun 20, 2021
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TJTestPrep TJ Admissions Course Overview
Hi everyone! We have recently updated our TJ Admissions Course for the upcoming school year. Our new course has 29+ Instructional Videos,...
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- May 23, 2021
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TJ Admissions Assessment 2021 Math Essay Solution
Watch our video describing the solution to the Math Essay Problem for the 2021 TJ Admissions Test! If you enjoyed our video, please...
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- Aug 15, 2020
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Admissions Tip #8: Know Basic Trigonometry
Typically, students follow the generic math sequence in the order Algebra 1, Geometry, and Trig/Algebra 2. TJ Admissions claims to be tailor
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- Jul 8, 2020
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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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- Jul 7, 2020
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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, 2020
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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...
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- Jun 17, 2020
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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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- Jun 14, 2020
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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...
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- Dec 23, 2018
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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...
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