Live Online - Instructor Led - Small Group
Friday, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
January 4, 11, 18, and February 1, 2025

1. Tailored Diagnostic Testing
Personalized Assessment for Success: Begin your TJHSST Student Portrait Sheet Writing journey with a tailored diagnostic test evaluating your writing skills. This assessment identifies your strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring that your study plan is targeted and effective.
2. Mission-Driven Focus
Analysis of TJHSST Mission Statements and Beliefs: Students gain insight into the core values driving TJHSST admissions, helping them tailor their personal statements to align with these principles, increasing their chances of standing out.
3. Comprehensive Essay Guidance
Crucial TJ Essay Content: This section provides in-depth guidance on crafting solid personal statements, focusing on students' STEM backgrounds and motivations for applying and ensuring they address what the TJ admissions committee seeks.
4. Personalized Portrait of a Graduate
In-Depth Exploration of Key Traits: Dive into the qualities that make a strong TJHSST graduate, such as a communicator, collaborator, and innovative thinker. This helps students position themselves as well-rounded candidates through self-reflection and strategic storytelling.
Success Stories as Motivation: Real-world examples of successful TJ applicants offer valuable insights into how students can effectively structure their experiences and showcase their strengths.
5. Highlighting Exceptional Activities
Differentiating Your Activities: Students learn how to highlight activities that demonstrate leadership, initiative, and relevance to STEM. They also learn how to distinguish exceptional activities from typical ones to capture the attention of the admissions committee.
Character Analysis Strategy: By examining successful "J Winning Essays," students learn how to present their character in a way that resonates with the committee.
6. Mastering the STEM Design Process
Showcasing STEM Leadership: This section focuses on writing about activities in a way that demonstrates a STEM leader mindset. Students learn how to communicate their problem-solving and leadership abilities, making their essays stand out.
7. Essay Structuring Mastery
Reflective Essay Genre Mastery: The curriculum deepens into the reflective essay genre, helping students learn how to express themselves with clarity and insight. Mastering this structure prepares them for multiple future writing scenarios, from college applications to job applications.
8. Ace the Timed Writing Test
Test Simulation for Real-World Preparation: Our comprehensive test simulation helps students build the skills they need to excel in timed writing scenarios. Live online and self-paced classes include a timed test simulation, ensuring students feel confident and ready to perform under pressure.
9. Writing Techniques that Stand Out
Enhancing Writing with Personality: Students explore various writing techniques, such as precise word choice and figurative language, to help them inject personality and voice into their essays. This helps them create essays that meet technical requirements and resonate with readers on a personal level.
10. Application of Knowledge to Retired Prompts
Practice with Real TJ Prompts: Students apply what they've learned through hands-on practice with retired TJHSST prompts. This helps them get accustomed to the types of questions they may face, ensuring they can apply their skills effectively in a real-world context.
11. Final Test for Ultimate Readiness
One-Hour Timed Test Simulation: The final one-hour test simulation allows students to experience the pressure of the actual TJ admissions test, ensuring they are fully prepared to excel in the real exam environment.
12. Flexible, Online, and Instructor-Led Format
Convenient and Engaging: With live online sessions that fit into students' busy schedules, they can benefit from real-time feedback and expert guidance from their homes. The flexible, interactive format keeps students engaged while preparing them for the TJ admissions process.