TJHSST Admission Process 2

Question 1

Which Fairfax County Public Schools document must students submit as part of the TJHSST application to verify eligibility?

Accepted Answer

Current enrollment verification form

Answer

Applicants must submit a current enrollment verification confirming they attend an eligible FCPS middle school or are otherwise eligible.

Question 2

The TJHSST Problem Solving Essay primarily assesses which skill set?

Accepted Answer

Analytical reasoning and STEM problem-solving thinking

Answer

The Problem Solving Essay evaluates how applicants approach and reason through complex STEM-related problems.

Question 3

If a student is not selected after the first round of TJHSST offers, what is the next opportunity they may receive?

Accepted Answer

A waitlist offer if an accepted student declines

Answer

TJHSST maintains a waitlist and may extend offers to waitlisted students if accepted students decline their spots.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes how the Student Information Sheet (SIS) factors into TJHSST admissions?

Accepted Answer

It provides holistic context about the applicant's background and experiences

Answer

The Student Information Sheet gives reviewers holistic context about a student's personal background, interests, and experiences beyond test scores.

Question 5

TJHSST draws eligible applicants primarily from which geographic area?

Accepted Answer

Fairfax County and several neighboring jurisdictions

Answer

TJ accepts students from Fairfax County and a small number of partner jurisdictions including Loudoun, Prince William, Arlington, and others.

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