TJ Admissions
Free TJ Admissions Tools
Six tools for TJHSST families, built on the FCPS rules and records. Free, with nothing to sign up for.
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TJ Eligibility Checker
Five questions on residency, Algebra 1, honors classes and GPA, checked against the FCPS rules. Start here if you are not sure your child can apply.
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TJHSST GPA Calculator
The core GPA FCPS uses for eligibility: 7th grade finals plus 8th grade first quarter, unweighted and never rounded. Works for every participating county and private schools.
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Admissions Countdown and 2026–27 Dates
Every FCPS date for this cycle in Eastern time, with a live countdown to the next one and calendar downloads.
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TJ Admissions by Middle School
Every middle school in the five TJ divisions, with the offer rates FCPS has released and how the 1.5% rule applies.
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TJ Prep Roadmap by Grade
For 4th through 8th graders: what to focus on now, this year and next summer, and when the grades that count begin.
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Timed SPS and PSE Practice
A calm, test-style writing screen with a practice timer, a sample prompt for each task and a self-review checklist.
These tools cover eligibility and planning. The Student Portrait Sheet and Problem-Solving Essay decide the rest. Take the free TJ diagnostic to see where your student stands on both.