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TJ Student Portrait Sheet for Sophomore


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Krishna Cart
Purchase for $450

Learn the tips and trade of the TJ test-taking techniques!

TJHSST Student Portrait Sheet 8th by Young Scholars Circle

Here is the class outline:

1. TJHSST Mission Statements and Beliefs

17 min

It is crucial to know first the mission statements and beliefs of the organization that you are applying so you can embed them in your essay drafts.

Section Duration
TJ Mission Statements & Beliefs 10 min
TJ Mission Statements & Beliefs Analysis 7 min

2. The Crucial Contents of TJ Essays

43 min

The contents of this section are essential for the TJ Admissions Committee. Please take this seriously!

Section Duration
Why are the contents crucial? 8 min
My STEM Background 20 min
Why TJ? 15 min

3. Portraits of a Graduate

1 hr, 52 min

This is the meat of your essay. Keep going!

Section Duration
What You Need to Know 3 min
Communicator 8 min
Collaborator 8 min
Creative & Critical Thinker 12 min
Ethical & Global Citizen 11 min
Goal Directed & Resilient 10 min
Innovator, Leader & Problem Solver 15 min
Samples of Successful TJ Students' Background 12 min
You Must Do This! 15 min
Self-Reflection and Samples of Successful TJ Student Background 18 min

4. Exceptional vs. Typical Activities

1 hr, 35 min

How would you know if your activities are exceptional or typical? Which activities do you need to highlight in your essay to get the attention of the admissions committee?

Section Duration
What Activities Should I Highlight in My Essay? 21 min
My 6th to 8th Grade Activities 30 min
Character Analysis Strategy 6 min
Character Analysis of the "TJ Winning Essays" 38 min

5. The STEM Design Processes

27 min

When you write about the details of your activities, the TJ Admissions Committee needs to know if you have a STEM Leader mindset. You will learn these techniques here.

Section Duration
Use It Holistically! 12 min
How Might You Incorporate STEM Design Processes in Your Drafts? 15 min

6. Essay Structure: The TJ Reflective Essay Genre

3 hrs, 56 min

There are several ways to structure your TJ essay drafts, but this one will get the attention of the TJ Admissions Committee. Once you learn the strategy, you can apply it in writing an essay for internship, scholarship, college essays, and job applications. You are targeting several birds with one stone!

Section Duration
What is a Reflective Essay Genre? 10 min
Reflective Writing Handout & Reflective Language Stems 23 min
Identify the Language Stems 1 10 min
My Own Reflections 11 min
Types of Reflection: The 4L Retrospective 10 min
4Ls Retrospective
Identify the 4Ls Practice Exercise 18 min
The Structure of the Reflective Essay 3 min
Putting It All Together: Reflective Writing Samples 24 min
Reflective Writing Analysis 1 7 min
More Reflective Writing Samples 21 min
Reflective Writing Analysis 2 15 min
The DIEP Structure 24 min
Describe 20 min
Interpret 12 min
Evaluate 8 min
Plan 8 min
Reflective Writing Analysis 3 12 min

7. Personal Essay

How is the Personal Essay Different?
Analysis of Some Effective Personal Essays
The Structure of the Personal Essay

8. Writers' Techniques For TJ Essays

1 hr, 47 min

These collections of writers' crafts will add voice and personality to your TJ essay drafts. This is our students' favorite because they are tools that equip them beyond test preparation. If you don't like writing, you might enjoy writing this time!

Section Duration
Intro to Writer's Techniques 2 min
Precise Nouns & Write With Authority 3 min
Smiley Face Tricks 2 min
Magic Three 9 min
Figurative Language Discussion 9 min
Expanded Moment 6 min
Repetition for Effect 13 min
Hyphenated Modifier 11 min
Specific Details for Effect 12 min
Full-Circle Ending 9 min
Deeper Rather Than Wider 9 min
Hint of Significance 6 min
Great Beginning Strategies 8 min
Happy Ending Strategies 8 min

9. TJ Essay Test-Taking Strategies

1 hr, 45 min

As the name implies, this test-taking strategy will involve a live test simulation with your writing teacher and the class members to ensure you can finish a quality essay within the prescribed time.

Section Duration
Tips to Ace the Timed Essay 27 min
TJ SPS Practice Timed Test: 30 Minutes. 30 min
Test-Taking Skills: 30-Minute Timed Test (Google Drive Option for Live or In-Person) 30 min
Revised Drafts Discussion Board 1 18 min

10. TJ Retired Prompts

2 hrs

Now, it is time for you to apply what you've learned in this course.

Section Duration
TJ SPS Retired Prompt 1 15 min
TJ SPS Retired Prompt 2 15 min
TJ SPS Retired Prompt 3 15 min
TJ SPS Retired Prompt 4 15 min
TJ SPS Retired Prompt 5 15 min
TJ SPS Retired Prompt 6 15 min
TJ SPS Retired Prompt 7 15 min
TJ SPS Retired Prompt 8 15 min

11. THE CRUCIAL CONTENTS OF YOUR TJ SIS ESSAY

Your STEM Background - TJ SIS ESSAYS
My STEM Background G9
Why TJ? G9
Samples of Successful TJ Students' Background
You must do this! Your TJ Background Form
Self Reflection: Samples of TJ Successful Applicants' Background
Exceptional vs Typical Activities
My 6th to 8th Activity List: Exceptional or Typical?
Character Analysis Strategy
Character Analysis of the TJ Winning Essays
Access the TJ SIS from the Google Drive
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