TJ admissions - Student Portrait Sheet

[Anonymous]

My understanding is that the SPS is written as part of the timed, monitored administration along with the problem-solving essay. While the specifics of the problem-solving essay can't be known in advance, the specifics of the SPS obviously can. It would make sense to plan in advance what one plans to include in the SPS. What I can't seem to find, though, is whether an outline is permitted to be brought to the testing site or whether it must be done entirely from memory. Any insight into the process would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My understanding is that the SPS is written as part of the timed, monitored administration along with the problem-solving essay. While the specifics of the problem-solving essay can't be known in advance, the specifics of the SPS obviously can. It would make sense to plan in advance what one plans to include in the SPS. What I can't seem to find, though, is whether an outline is permitted to be brought to the testing site or whether it must be done entirely from memory. Any insight into the process would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Why do you suggest that the specifics of the SPS "obviously can"?

Additionally, students in previous years were not permitted to bring anything in with them when the old Student Information Sheet was assessed. It's hard for me to believe that they'd allow anything to be brought in nowadays.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My understanding is that the SPS is written as part of the timed, monitored administration along with the problem-solving essay. While the specifics of the problem-solving essay can't be known in advance, the specifics of the SPS obviously can. It would make sense to plan in advance what one plans to include in the SPS. What I can't seem to find, though, is whether an outline is permitted to be brought to the testing site or whether it must be done entirely from memory. Any insight into the process would be appreciated.

Thanks!

This sounds so much like a parent wants to prepare responses and have the student use them. If the student lived it, they should be able to write about it. Maybe you should just show up and write the SPS, cut out the middle man.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My understanding is that the SPS is written as part of the timed, monitored administration along with the problem-solving essay. While the specifics of the problem-solving essay can't be known in advance, the specifics of the SPS obviously can. It would make sense to plan in advance what one plans to include in the SPS. What I can't seem to find, though, is whether an outline is permitted to be brought to the testing site or whether it must be done entirely from memory. Any insight into the process would be appreciated.

Thanks!

This sounds so much like a parent wants to prepare responses and have the student use them. If the student lived it, they should be able to write about it. Maybe you should just show up and write the SPS, cut out the middle man.

+1000. Your student's time (and your money) is far better spent actually having experiences worth writing about on the Student Portrait Sheet rather than trying to game it.

[Anonymous]

If you want to see the likely questions (including the questions from last year), have your child attend a prep class. FCPS does not release this information.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My understanding is that the SPS is written as part of the timed, monitored administration along with the problem-solving essay. While the specifics of the problem-solving essay can't be known in advance, the specifics of the SPS obviously can. It would make sense to plan in advance what one plans to include in the SPS. What I can't seem to find, though, is whether an outline is permitted to be brought to the testing site or whether it must be done entirely from memory. Any insight into the process would be appreciated.

Thanks!

This sounds so much like a parent wants to prepare responses and have the student use them. If the student lived it, they should be able to write about it. Maybe you should just show up and write the SPS, cut out the middle man.

Oh, FFS, no it doesn't. If a student lived it, they should know what they want to write about, but knowing what to write about isn't the same as being ready to say it in an organized, coherent, and compelling way. Leave the kids who have healthy self-preparation habits alone.

[Anonymous]

On Fairfax it is difficult to see the immediate impact of the logic which is too much for kids to see themselves but not for adults which is not exactly what FCPS is going for. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My understanding is that the SPS is written as part of the timed, monitored administration along with the problem-solving essay. While the specifics of the problem-solving essay can't be known in advance, the specifics of the SPS obviously can. It would make sense to plan in advance what one plans to include in the SPS. What I can't seem to find, though, is whether an outline is permitted to be brought to the testing site or whether it must be done entirely from memory. Any insight into the process would be appreciated.

Thanks!

The SPS is graded using a propriety method, the Random Acceptance Criteria Evaluation (RACE), the specifics of which cannot be shared with the public.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My understanding is that the SPS is written as part of the timed, monitored administration along with the problem-solving essay. While the specifics of the problem-solving essay can't be known in advance, the specifics of the SPS obviously can. It would make sense to plan in advance what one plans to include in the SPS. What I can't seem to find, though, is whether an outline is permitted to be brought to the testing site or whether it must be done entirely from memory. Any insight into the process would be appreciated.

Thanks!

The SPS is graded using a propriety method, the Random Acceptance Criteria Evaluation (RACE), the specifics of which cannot be shared with the public.

Troll

[Anonymous]

What were the questions last year?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What were the questions last year?

Sharing last year's questions wouldn't be fair. They will certainly have different questions this year so don't worry.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My understanding is that the SPS is written as part of the timed, monitored administration along with the problem-solving essay. While the specifics of the problem-solving essay can't be known in advance, the specifics of the SPS obviously can. It would make sense to plan in advance what one plans to include in the SPS. What I can't seem to find, though, is whether an outline is permitted to be brought to the testing site or whether it must be done entirely from memory. Any insight into the process would be appreciated.

Thanks!

The SPS is graded using a propriety method, the Random Acceptance Criteria Evaluation (RACE), the specifics of which cannot be shared with the public.

Troll

It’s not trolling if it’s true. The admissions process uses a ‘proprietary process’ for grading the SIS and essay they will not share with the public.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My understanding is that the SPS is written as part of the timed, monitored administration along with the problem-solving essay. While the specifics of the problem-solving essay can't be known in advance, the specifics of the SPS obviously can. It would make sense to plan in advance what one plans to include in the SPS. What I can't seem to find, though, is whether an outline is permitted to be brought to the testing site or whether it must be done entirely from memory. Any insight into the process would be appreciated.

Thanks!

The SPS is graded using a propriety method, the Random Acceptance Criteria Evaluation (RACE), the specifics of which cannot be shared with the public.

Troll

It’s not trolling if it’s true. The admissions process uses a ‘proprietary process’ for grading the SIS and essay they will not share with the public.

The fact that they don't share the process..... which by the way, is the case for literally every major academic institution in America.... doesn't mean that you aren't a bitter troll who is making up garbage.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My understanding is that the SPS is written as part of the timed, monitored administration along with the problem-solving essay. While the specifics of the problem-solving essay can't be known in advance, the specifics of the SPS obviously can. It would make sense to plan in advance what one plans to include in the SPS. What I can't seem to find, though, is whether an outline is permitted to be brought to the testing site or whether it must be done entirely from memory. Any insight into the process would be appreciated.

Thanks!

The SPS is graded using a propriety method, the Random Acceptance Criteria Evaluation (RACE), the specifics of which cannot be shared with the public.

Troll

It’s not trolling if it’s true. The admissions process uses a ‘proprietary process’ for grading the SIS and essay they will not share with the public.

The fact that they don't share the process..... which by the way, is the case for literally every major academic institution in America.... doesn't mean that you aren't a bitter troll who is making up garbage.

The lawsuit will give insight into that process. FCPS says its race-blind. We will know for certain in a few months.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My understanding is that the SPS is written as part of the timed, monitored administration along with the problem-solving essay. While the specifics of the problem-solving essay can't be known in advance, the specifics of the SPS obviously can. It would make sense to plan in advance what one plans to include in the SPS. What I can't seem to find, though, is whether an outline is permitted to be brought to the testing site or whether it must be done entirely from memory. Any insight into the process would be appreciated.

Thanks!

The SPS is graded using a propriety method, the Random Acceptance Criteria Evaluation (RACE), the specifics of which cannot be shared with the public.

Troll

It’s not trolling if it’s true. The admissions process uses a ‘proprietary process’ for grading the SIS and essay they will not share with the public.

The fact that they don't share the process..... which by the way, is the case for literally every major academic institution in America.... doesn't mean that you aren't a bitter troll who is making up garbage.

The lawsuit will give insight into that process. FCPS says its race-blind. We will know for certain in a few months.

I'm gonna go out on a limb and bet that you won't.

If there were a means to compel public institutions to reveal their proprietary admissions processes, you'd see them publicly posted with regard to literally hundreds of universities.

The lawsuit is going to evaluate the question of whether or not FCPS can use geographic representation quotas in their admissions processes. It's well established that they can, but the question will basically be "was Brabrand doing this entirely because of too many Asians".

The motion for injunctive relief was denied and the process for the Class of 2026 is going to go on as scheduled without interruption. Brabrand is resigning after this year and the next superintendent will have a clean slate from which to operate this legal process.

The Coalition for the Status Quo might very well win the case and get a judge to tell them that they're right - in which case, congratulations - but there will be no impact on the admissions process in future years until a new School Board is elected in November of 2023. The present School Board will just find another way to do the same thing if they're required to do so.