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TJ Admission Prep One-on-One Tutoring
Tuition: $2,400 for 20 hours
✔ 20 Hours of Personalized One-on-One TJ Prep (10 Sessions)
✔ Customized TJ Admissions Preparation Plan
✔ Advanced Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking Development
✔ Personalized Progress Monitoring & Feedback
Our TJ Admission Prep program is designed to help students build strong academic foundations and develop the problem-solving and critical-thinking skills necessary for success in the TJHSST admissions process.
☞ 📅 Important Dates to Remember (2026–2027 Freshman Admission)
- Monday, Oct 5: Applications Available - 4pm
- Monday, Oct 28: Last day to begin application - 4pm
- Friday, October 30: Application submission deadline - 4pm
(including Accommodation & Alternate Test Day requests) - Friday, November 14: Application Submission Deadline - 4:00 pm
- Thursday, Dec 17: Notification to Applicants who do not meet minimum Honors and GPA - 6:00pm
- ⭐ Saturday, January 9: SPS/Essay Writing Administration
- Saturday, January 23: Inclement Weather Date for Jan. 9
- Thursday, January 14: Accommodations and Alternate Test Day Requests
- Thursday, Feb 4: Inclement Weather Date for Jan. 14
- Wednesday, April 30: Final Notifications Released on or Before (Per Regulation)
TJHSST Class of 2031
2026–2027 Freshman Applicants
📄 Applications Available
Monday, October 5, 2026 • 4:00 PM
☞ TJHSST Freshman Application Key Components:
- Grade Point Average (GPA) (minimum 3.5 required)
- Student Portrait Sheet, demonstrating Portrait of a Graduate attributes and 21st-century skills
- Problem-Solving Essay
- Experience Factors
- Student Portrait Sheet: Students are required to demonstrate key competencies such as critical thinking, collaboration, and communication through their responses. This section highlights a student’s experiences, achievements, and personal growth.
- Problem-Solving Essay: This essay may involve math and/or science concepts, but more importantly, it evaluates a student’s ability to analyze complex problems, organize ideas clearly, and communicate logical conclusions effectively.
★ Why Families Choose Prime Learning Center ★
While applicants must complete the Student Portrait Sheet and Problem-Solving Essay independently, our experienced tutors provide structured guidance to help students develop the skills, confidence, and strategies needed to present their strongest application.
Skill Development Focus
- Understand what TJHSST is looking for
- Develop strong writing and communication skills
- Organize and express ideas effectively
- Manage time throughout the application process
Student Portrait Sheet Preparation
- Brainstorm and articulate meaningful accomplishments
- Identify and present key activities and skills
- Develop clear and compelling personal statements
Problem-Solving Essay Preparation
- Strengthen problem-solving skills and scientific reasoning
- Learn to organize multi-step explanations clearly and effectively
- Practice technical writing to communicate complex ideas
- Master essay planning, structuring, and editing
15 Years as a Full-Time TJ Admission Prep Tutor
Alexandra Nguyen
— University of Virginia, National Merit Scholarship Finalist
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Apply to TJHSST and Decision Process
☞ TJHSST Admission Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) must meet the following criteria.
- Course Requirements:
- Enrolled in both honors-level math and science courses
- Enrolled in one additional honors course or identified as a Young Scholar*
(*Information regarding potential waivers will be provided by the school.) - Math Requirement:
- Students must be enrolled in a full-year Honors Algebra I (for high school credit) or a higher-level math course in 8th grade
- Algebra I Part A does not satisfy this requirement
- The current math course must be verified by the school on the application
- Grade Point Average (GPA):
- A minimum GPA of 3.5 at the end of 7th grade is required for eligibility