TJHSST is one of the top-ranked high schools in the country. TES students have earned admission year after year — through real math mastery and genuine preparation, not shortcuts.
Since 2021, TJHSST moved away from a single standardized test toward a holistic review. There's no one "TJ test" to cram for — FCPS looks at academic performance, a problem-solving essay, and a student portrait sheet, with seats allocated across all FCPS middle schools.
No single admissions test. Students are evaluated on GPA, coursework, and a written application — meaning consistent strong performance matters more than one test day.
A required essay where students work through an open-ended STEM problem, showing their reasoning process — not just a final answer.
Teacher-completed ratings on problem solving, curiosity, and persistence — built over years of classroom performance, not a single application.
A portion of seats are allocated proportionally across FCPS middle schools, so being a strong applicant relative to your school's pool matters.
Strong math foundations are essential at every stage of TJ prep. But preparation goes deeper — we cover all components of the holistic application.
AMC-style, competition-style, and TJ-style problems. Students learn to approach unfamiliar challenges with structured, logical reasoning.
The essay that separates accepted students. We help students find authentic stories and write them with clarity and confidence.
TJ's problem-solving prompt tests how students approach and communicate complex challenges — a skill we develop over months.
Pre-algebra through algebra — built deep, not just memorized. Students who truly understand math perform better on every TJ component.
TJ-level problems require both mastery and efficiency. We train for speed with accuracy under real time pressure.
We help students present their identity, interests, and accomplishments authentically and compellingly for the SPS.
We start with a diagnostic to understand where your child stands relative to TJ-level expectations in math, problem solving, and written communication.
We ensure mastery of pre-algebra and algebraic thinking — the core of TJ's problem-solving expectations. No shortcuts, genuine understanding.
AMC-style and TJ-style problems. Students learn to approach unfamiliar problems with structured, logical reasoning under time pressure.
Brainstorming authentic stories, structuring the experiential essay, and crafting the STEM problem-solving response with clarity and originality.
We review the complete application — SPS, essays, activity summary — with detailed feedback before submission.
We recommend starting TJ Prep in 6th grade for best results. Custom 1-on-1 sessions available for younger students building their foundation.
Schedule a ConsultationThe earlier students start, the stronger their application. Book a free assessment to see where your child stands.
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