TJ Student Portrait Sheet (8th Grade)

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.


*Note: If the number of students enrolled doesn't meet the minimum, the class may be canceled.

Price $955
Class dates When: Aug 04 - Aug 8, 2025
Schedule Every weekday 05:30 pm - 07:30 pm
Teacher Krishna Cart

TJ Student Portrait Sheet (Self-Paced)

1. Flexible Learning at Your Own Pace
Complete Control Over Your Schedule: This self-paced program allows students to progress through the material conveniently. Whether managing a busy schedule or preferring a customized pace, this course offers flexibility to suit individual learning needs and styles.

2. Tailored Diagnostic Testing
Personalized Writing Assessment: Begin with a diagnostic test that evaluates your writing skills, helping identify strengths and areas for improvement. This customized assessment allows you to create a targeted study plan that maximizes your time and effort.

3. Comprehensive Essay Guidance
Master the Key Components of TJ Essays: Learn how to craft compelling essays by focusing on essential elements such as your STEM background and why you want to attend TJHSST. This section helps you align your experiences with what the admissions committee looks for in applicants.

4. Ludic Learning for an Engaging Experience
Interactive and Fun Learning: We incorporate Ludic learning principles, blending fun and play with structured instruction. This approach makes the learning experience more enjoyable and engaging, motivating students to explore concepts more deeply while keeping them focused.

5. In-depth exploration of Graduate Attributes
Portrait of a Graduate Focus: Reflect on and develop key traits like collaboration, innovation, and critical thinking. This section helps you present yourself as a well-rounded candidate by emphasizing the qualities central to the TJHSST Portrait of a Graduate.

6. Self-Guided Practice with Retired Prompts
Apply Knowledge to Real Prompts: Tackle actual retired TJHSST prompts as part of your practice. This hands-on experience helps you refine your skills and prepare for the types of questions that you might encounter in the admissions process.

7. Step-by-Step Essay Structure Mastery
Master Reflective Writing: Learn how to structure your essays using reflective writing techniques that resonate with the TJ admissions committee. The program breaks down the reflective essay genre into easy-to-follow steps, making the process more approachable.

8. Evidence-Based Self-Reflection
Showcase Exceptional Activities: Learn to highlight leadership, initiative, and STEM-related activities. This module helps you reflect on your experiences and present them effectively to make your application stand out to the admissions committee.

9. Ace the Timed Writing Test
Timed Test Simulation for Real-World Practice: Build confidence and improve your ability to perform under pressure with timed test simulations. These simulations replicate actual test conditions, ensuring you are fully prepared for the timed essay portion of the TJHSST application.

10. Access to Teachers Through the Dashboard
Get Expert Feedback and Guidance: You can access teachers via our dashboard, even in the self-paced format. This direct communication ensures you can ask questions, seek feedback on your essays, and get personalized advice, helping you stay on track and improve your writing.

11. Expert-Led Guidance and Resources
Comprehensive Support Materials: Benefit from expert-designed resources, guides, and sample essays that provide actionable strategies for writing successful TJHSST application essays. The program offers high-quality instruction to support your independent learning.

Price $550
Section code Self-Paced
Class duration Duration: Self-Paced. Students are assigned a mentor and receive a rubric and written feedback on their drafts every time they submit their work. We will also do a 2-hour Test Simulation on January 31, 2024.
Teacher Krishna Cart

TJ Student Portrait Sheet Writing Crash Course

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.

Price $1050
Section code G8
Class dates When: Jan 04 - Feb 1, 2025