Free TJ Admissions SPS/PSE Diagnostic
Do not buy TJ prep before you know what problem you are solving.
- Your student completes one SPS response and one PSE response.
- We show what is strong, what is weak, and what to fix first.
- No obligation. Just clarity before a high-stakes decision.
How it works
A short TJHSST diagnostic, not a full practice exam
The goal is to see how your student currently thinks and writes before TJ prep begins, then show your family what targeted SPS and PSE feedback actually looks like.
Complete one SPS-style response
Students answer a short prompt that reveals story selection, reflection, and Portrait of a Graduate alignment.
Complete one compact PSE response
Students work through a focused math/science reasoning prompt and explain their thinking in writing.
Receive a parent-ready report
We summarize readiness, highlight strengths and gaps, and recommend the next prep path if your student needs support.
What the report includes
Specific feedback parents can actually use
The report is designed to answer the practical question most TJ families have: is my student ready for the SPS and PSE, and what should we work on first?
- Overall readiness band based on current writing and reasoning.
- SPS notes on story quality, specificity, POG alignment, reflection, and clarity.
- PSE notes on reasoning, setup, explanation quality, structure, and precision.
- Top improvement priorities for the next few weeks of prep.
- A recommended next step: self-paced, small group coaching, or practice exams.
No generic score sheet
We do not send a one-line verdict or a fake sample rubric. The diagnostic report is written after reading your student's actual SPS and PSE responses.
- Readiness band A plain-English view of whether the student looks early, developing, competitive, or advanced for this stage.
- SPS priorities What is working in the story, where the response gets vague, and what would make the reflection more convincing.
- PSE priorities Where the setup, reasoning chain, math/science explanation, or written structure needs attention.
- Next prep path Whether the student should focus on foundations, feedback cycles, timed practice, or a more advanced polish plan.
Why this helps
See the feedback before buying the prep
TJ prep is hard to evaluate from a course description alone, and families should not have to guess before making an important decision. The free diagnostic gives Northern Virginia families a zero-obligation way to experience how TJTestPrep analyzes SPS writing, PSE reasoning, and student readiness.
Parents see our feedback quality
The report makes the invisible part of prep visible: how we diagnose weak writing, unclear reasoning, and missed opportunities.
Students learn what to improve first
Families leave with a clearer sense of whether the student needs structure, repeated feedback, test simulation, or all three.
Find out where your student stands
The diagnostic opens in Google Forms and asks for parent contact details, student context, one SPS-style response, and one compact PSE-style response. There is no obligation to enroll; the point is to help your family make the next decision with better information.
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Common parent questions
Yes. The diagnostic and readiness report are free for families exploring TJ prep. Students complete one SPS-style response and one PSE-style response.
No. This is a zero-obligation diagnostic. We want families to understand where their student stands before being asked to commit to a prep program.
No. This is a TJTestPrep readiness diagnostic based on our prep rubric. It is not official TJHSST scoring and does not guarantee an admissions outcome.
Plan for about 45 minutes total: roughly 15 minutes for the SPS response, 25 minutes for the PSE response, and 5 minutes for review.
Parents should expect the TJ admissions readiness report by email within 3-7 business days.
Rising 7th and 8th grade families are the best fit, along with advanced younger students who are starting to explore TJHSST admissions.
You can use the feedback independently or compare the recommended next step against our self-paced course, small group coaching, and practice exams.