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TJHSST Sophomore Admissions
OUR CURRICULUM
Sophomore Admissions Package
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Tuition: $1495
Student Portrait Sheet (SPS) and Personal Essay Editing
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Comprehensive Preparation Resources: Gain access to a wide array of online materials, including example responses, resume guides, teacher recommendation brag sheets, and more.
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Personalized Essay Support: Benefit from two dedicated essay planning and editing sessions (30 minutes each), exclusively available to new TJ Prep students, to refine your essay writing skills.
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Up to 3 rounds of SPS and Personal Essay Editing: Receive expert guidance in crafting your SPS application responses. Our team works with you to develop well-prepared answers, ensuring you can confidently submit your application. Our commitment is to refine each response meticulously, aiming for excellence.
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Teacher Recommendations
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Strategic Advice: Receive insightful strategies on how to secure outstanding teacher recommendations.
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Editing Support: We offer editing services for "teacher packets," assisting in the compilation of documents and information to guarantee you receive the strongest letters of recommendation possible.
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Digital SAT Resources
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Practice Made Easy: Access links to Digital SAT practice exams, curated to enhance your preparation.
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Quality Referrals: Get referrals to high-quality, local or online, and affordable SAT preparation options, ensuring you're well-prepared for the exam.
Sophomore Admissions Overview
Residency and Eligibility Requirements:
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Applicants must reside with a parent or legal guardian in Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, Prince William Counties, or the City of Falls Church.
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Residency proof is needed if not enrolled in a public middle/high school in these areas. Documents include a lease, utility bill, and ID or bank statement.
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Students outside Fairfax County should verify eligibility with the Admissions Office.
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Admissions Process:
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TJHSST admits a limited number of sophomores yearly, with recent admissions ranging from 15 to 20 students. Our internal data suggests that this data is going up, given that more students are dropping out of TJ following the changes to TJHSST Admissions in Fall 2020, which made admissions standards lower.
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The application process involves submitting a 9th-grade transcript (including first-semester marks and credits for high school courses taken before 9th grade) and optional PSAT/SAT scores by April 24, 2024, 4:00 PM.
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Applicants must have been enrolled in Biology and Geometry by the time of application.
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Following transcript approval, complete the application by May 17, 2024, 4:00 PM.
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Application Components:
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Part I: General demographic information.
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Part II: A Student Portrait Sheet, including questions, short answer prompts, and a personal essay, all completed via the TJ Admissions Online System.
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Recommendations: Three teacher recommendations are required.
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Documentation: Proof of residency, and optional PSAT/SAT scores.
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Important Dates:
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April 1, 2025 – Sophomore Applications available once transcript and optional test scores are approved
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April 23, 2025 – PSAT/SAT (optional but recommended) and transcript deadline by 4:00 PM (Do not submit prior to April 1, 2025)
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April 25, 2025 - Review and Notification Deadline to Applicants by 4:00 PM
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May 2, 2025 - Applicant deadline to enter Teacher Recommendation Information
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May 18, 2025 – Application deadline for Full Application Submission by 4:00 PM*
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June 30, 2025 – Final Admissions Decisions Posted No Later Than (See Sophomore Round Decisions)*
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This sophomore admissions process is often considered a "second chance" for many students who did not get admitted during the regular freshman admissions round. Alternatively, some students applying recently moved to the area or have a newfound interest in TJ.
Regardless of your circumstance, we have you covered! We've worked with dozens of students on sophomore TJHSST admissions specifically, and are intimately familiar with the dynamics.
