TJ exam this weekend

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[Post New]02/01/2024 19:54
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Anonymous
Can anyone tell me the logistics of the TJ exam this weekend and what the test entails?
[Post New]02/01/2024 20:06
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Anonymous
Our MS has been holding prep classes for everyone who is applying including a mock test last weekend. DC is prepared.
[Post New]02/01/2024 21:13
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Our MS has been holding prep classes for everyone who is applying including a mock test last weekend. DC is prepared.


Wow. Our school had nothing. So glad the students are on an even plane, not.
[Post New]02/01/2024 21:14
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Our MS has been holding prep classes for everyone who is applying including a mock test last weekend. DC is prepared.


Out of curiosity, what school?
[Post New]02/01/2024 21:29
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Our MS has been holding prep classes for everyone who is applying including a mock test last weekend. DC is prepared.


Wow. Our school had nothing. So glad the students are on an even plane, not.


The test is a personal essay question and a math essay question. Two hours.

You can have your DC do a mock test tomorrow. There, you're welcome.
[Post New]02/01/2024 21:30
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Our MS has been holding prep classes for everyone who is applying including a mock test last weekend. DC is prepared.


Out of curiosity, what school?


An underrepresented school that is usually TS.
[Post New]02/01/2024 22:26
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Our MS has been holding prep classes for everyone who is applying including a mock test last weekend. DC is prepared.


Out of curiosity, what school?

Sorry, cannot disclose the school name or the prep material.
[Post New]02/02/2024 10:36
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Anonymous
I posted on another group. Copying it below.

DC is a freshman at TJ. Below are some suggestions based from our experience last year.

1. Have a good night's sleep - This is very important as the exam starts early next day. This is needed to rest your body and brain.
2. Have a hearty breakfast - I do not think food/drinks are allowed in the test center.
3. Plan to reach your test center at least 15 minutes early - Usually they would mention this in the email. No point going too early as the doors won't open and you have to wait.
4. The exam has two parts, Student Portrait Sheet (SPS) and Problem Solving Essay (PSE). There is no gap between the two. You can either start SPS first or PSE first. DC did SPS first but DC's friend (who also got in) did PSE first. So I would think let your kid decide what they want to do first.
5. SPS has different prompts. TBH, it is very difficult to pinpoint exact winning strategies for this as it is a relatively subjective review. I would think talking about STEM achievements would help. DC talked about both STEM achievements and some extracurriculars (other than STEM) that DC is interested in.
6. PSE would be either math or science based. No rocket-science level knowledge is needed, good understanding of middle school level math and science concepts would suffice. The critical part is understanding of the question and logical interpretation.

Hope this helps. Good luck to all kids taking TJ exam tomorrow!
[Post New]02/02/2024 13:02
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:I posted on another group. Copying it below.

DC is a freshman at TJ. Below are some suggestions based from our experience last year.

1. Have a good night's sleep - This is very important as the exam starts early next day. This is needed to rest your body and brain.
2. Have a hearty breakfast - I do not think food/drinks are allowed in the test center.
3. Plan to reach your test center at least 15 minutes early - Usually they would mention this in the email. No point going too early as the doors won't open and you have to wait.
4. The exam has two parts, Student Portrait Sheet (SPS) and Problem Solving Essay (PSE). There is no gap between the two. You can either start SPS first or PSE first. DC did SPS first but DC's friend (who also got in) did PSE first. So I would think let your kid decide what they want to do first.
5. SPS has different prompts. TBH, it is very difficult to pinpoint exact winning strategies for this as it is a relatively subjective review. I would think talking about STEM achievements would help. DC talked about both STEM achievements and some extracurriculars (other than STEM) that DC is interested in.
6. PSE would be either math or science based. No rocket-science level knowledge is needed, good understanding of middle school level math and science concepts would suffice. The critical part is understanding of the question and logical interpretation.

Hope this helps. Good luck to all kids taking TJ exam tomorrow!

Also, porridge kept brain focused and sharp. Dont forget to say bye to the dog on the way out!
[Post New]02/02/2024 13:24
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I posted on another group. Copying it below.

DC is a freshman at TJ. Below are some suggestions based from our experience last year.

1. Have a good night's sleep - This is very important as the exam starts early next day. This is needed to rest your body and brain.
2. Have a hearty breakfast - I do not think food/drinks are allowed in the test center.
3. Plan to reach your test center at least 15 minutes early - Usually they would mention this in the email. No point going too early as the doors won't open and you have to wait.
4. The exam has two parts, Student Portrait Sheet (SPS) and Problem Solving Essay (PSE). There is no gap between the two. You can either start SPS first or PSE first. DC did SPS first but DC's friend (who also got in) did PSE first. So I would think let your kid decide what they want to do first.
5. SPS has different prompts. TBH, it is very difficult to pinpoint exact winning strategies for this as it is a relatively subjective review. I would think talking about STEM achievements would help. DC talked about both STEM achievements and some extracurriculars (other than STEM) that DC is interested in.
6. PSE would be either math or science based. No rocket-science level knowledge is needed, good understanding of middle school level math and science concepts would suffice. The critical part is understanding of the question and logical interpretation.

Hope this helps. Good luck to all kids taking TJ exam tomorrow!

Also, porridge kept brain focused and sharp. Dont forget to say bye to the dog on the way out!


The message was pretty helpful for me as I have a kid taking it tomorrow. Why are you making fun of it?
[Post New]02/02/2024 13:53
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Our MS has been holding prep classes for everyone who is applying including a mock test last weekend. DC is prepared.


Wow. Our school had nothing. So glad the students are on an even plane, not.


I also have a child that takes it tomorrow. I'm actually happy for the students from URM schools that they got to take tours of TJ that other schools didn't had the chance for, and now receive TJ PREP and mock exams that other students have been vehemently accused for. Kudos to the district for leveling the play field.
[Post New]02/02/2024 14:45
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Our MS has been holding prep classes for everyone who is applying including a mock test last weekend. DC is prepared.


Wow. Our school had nothing. So glad the students are on an even plane, not.


I also have a child that takes it tomorrow. I'm actually happy for the students from URM schools that they got to take tours of TJ that other schools didn't had the chance for, and now receive TJ PREP and mock exams that other students have been vehemently accused for. Kudos to the district for leveling the play field.


Wouldn't leveling the playing field be giving the resource to everyone?
[Post New]02/02/2024 15:34
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Our MS has been holding prep classes for everyone who is applying including a mock test last weekend. DC is prepared.


Wow. Our school had nothing. So glad the students are on an even plane, not.


I also have a child that takes it tomorrow. I'm actually happy for the students from URM schools that they got to take tours of TJ that other schools didn't had the chance for, and now receive TJ PREP and mock exams that other students have been vehemently accused for. Kudos to the district for leveling the play field.

Liar. Notjing new with our sole equity warrior lurking these forums.
[Post New]02/02/2024 15:52
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Can anyone tell me the logistics of the TJ exam this weekend and what the test entails?


Wow, brilliant move! Ask nonsense, to post BS in reply. Aren't you a genius equity warrior?
[Post New]02/02/2024 15:59
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Anonymous
There’s a test to get into TJ? Wow. Do they just take the kids who have top scores or is it like AAP and they look at the whole picture?
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