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Should I take PE over the summer?
Physical Education (PE) is a mandatory course for high school students in many countries. For Virginia students, PE is mandatory in 9th...

EduAvenues
Mar 18, 20233 min read


Should I select AP or DE courses?
When it comes to choosing between Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment (DE) courses in high school, many students and parents are...

EduAvenues
Mar 18, 20233 min read


TJHSST REAL 2023 Admissions Assessment Problem-Solving Essay (PSE) — Complete Solution
Want to master the Math/Science Problem-Solving Essay? Check out one of our many solutions below, and subscribe to our YouTube channel!

EduAvenues
Feb 5, 20231 min read


Be SKEPTICAL of these types of "Prep Centers"
We frequently get asked, "do you do preparation for the Academies of Loudoun (AOL/AOS/AET)?" The short answer is no (and we'd like to...

EduAvenues
Nov 9, 20221 min read


What does the Student-Portriat-Sheet (SPS) look like?
We frequently get asked the question: what is the TJ Student Portrait Sheet (SPS)? The Student Portrait Sheet (SPS) is a series of...

Jason Jayanth
Oct 17, 20222 min read


What does the Problem-Solving Essay (PSE) look like?
The Math/Science Problem-Solving Essay (PSE) is a writing exam where the applicant will write a response to a Math or Science problem,...

Jason Jayanth
Oct 17, 20222 min read


Federals Appeals Court is set to hear oral arguments on the TJ Admissions case in September
Thomas Jefferson had an admissions procedure that involved grades, standardized tests, teacher recommendations, and essays until October...

Jason Jayanth
Sep 13, 20222 min read


TJHSST REAL 2017 Admissions Assessment Problem-Solving Essay (PSE) — Complete Solution
Want to master the Math/Science Problem-Solving Essay? Check out one of our many solutions below, and subscribe to our YouTube channel!

Jason Jayanth
Aug 20, 20221 min read


TJ now looks for both AAP and Non-AAP students!
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), offered admission to 550 students for the Class of 2025. This was the...

Jason Jayanth
Aug 1, 20221 min read


TJ is now admitting more students with less advanced math!
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), offered admission to 550 students for the Class of 2025. This was the...

Jason Jayanth
Jul 23, 20221 min read


Certain Counties/Jurisdictions have higher acceptance rates to TJ! Find out if yours is one of them…
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), offered admission to 550 students for the Class of 2025. These 550...

Jason Jayanth
Jul 18, 20221 min read


Admissions Timeline for 2022-23
This year the class of 2027 admissions process lasts until the end of April 28th. “Applications” will be open from Monday, October 24th...

Jason Jayanth
Jul 6, 20222 min read


TJHSST REAL 2016 Admissions Assessment Problem-Solving Essay (PSE) — Complete Solution
Want to master the Math/Science Problem-Solving Essay? Check out one of our many solutions below, and subscribe to our YouTube channel!
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Jun 24, 20221 min read


TJ Admissions Case Heads to U.S. Supreme Court -- Appeals Court Grants "Stay" Order
The Federal Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals voted 2-1 on March 31st to reverse the District Court’s decision on the “Stay” order (Class...
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Apr 11, 20222 min read


Federal Appeals Court Grants Stay Order in TJ Admissions Case
The Fairfax County School Board revised the admissions policy for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJ), an...
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Apr 1, 20222 min read


Meet the Staffer: Jason Jayanth
Meet Jason Jayanth EA Development Staff Jason Jayanth is student from Loudoun County, Virginia. As a former student of...
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Apr 1, 20221 min read


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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Mar 12, 20221 min read


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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Mar 9, 20221 min read


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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Feb 14, 20221 min read
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