TJ Admission
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Anonymous
| Can someone explain to me the process for admission now? Is there a test? Seems like an essay? Teacher recommendation? TIA. |
Anonymous
Google is your friend. Did you read the FCPS page which describes all the reqs needed to apply? |
Anonymous
| No...I'll google it. Just thought someone might have a free moment. Of course I can google. If you don't have a response, maybe don't reply next time. |
Anonymous
My response was suitable to your question. It pays to first read the main page from FCPS, then come here for specific question. I get that perhaps you don't feel like reading or something, but I can assure you it's more advisable to first do that to orient yourself, as the FCPS page clearly answers exactly what you're asking someone else to spell out: "fcps tj application" -> first link |
Anonymous
| People are so mean on this forum. No decency |
Anonymous
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I agree - the response was perfectly on point and not at all disrespectful.
It seems like u are new to such forums. Ask specific questions and the same person would have been happy to provide additional info. But a generic “ how does the TJ admissions process works..” is a waste of everyones time. |
Anonymous
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PPs are right OP but in case you have not googled yet here is the link.
https://www.fcps.edu/registration/thomas-jefferson-high-school-science-and-technology-admissions/tjhsst-freshman Notes you need to start the application steps by 11/16 but the door to start the process opens tomorrow. Come back with more specific questions once you check it out! 
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Anonymous
| No test or teacher rec, yes there’s an essay. |
Anonymous
Register your kid for Curie classes starting at age 6 up until HS. |
Anonymous
They took away the teacher recommendations, extracurriculars and all of the other components of the application. Now, all you do is complete the online application (student and parent portions), math teacher confirms math level and you submit application. Once application is submitted and the eligibility criteria are confirmed by the kids' middle school, s/he will appear for testing at the center that you select. At the testing center, kid will complete an essay type math problem and a "portrait of a graduate" essay. That's it. I have no idea how they're going to assess merit based on that one testing day result but here we are. The TJ admissions court case is still ongoing, which may change how they do this moving forward. For this year's crop of kids, however, I think that they might be stuck with this. It's quite confusing. |
Anonymous
I agree with the first PP. Do a little legwork yourself. There are also multiple threads on this website about the school and the process. Don’t be so lazy! And then don’t get mad when you’re called out on being lazy! If you are going to be a TJ parent you are going to need to show a lot more hustle!
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Anonymous
Nope. Just move your child to one of the magic middle schools where your child is basically guaranteed admission. |
Anonymous
It's not a coincidence the rich with the highest number of kids that get into TJ also have the highest number of kids at outside enrichment. |
Anonymous
| Is it still the top 1% at each middle school? |
Anonymous
And then there's the other 50% which largely goes to the rich schools |