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STEM Programs in Northern Virginia

By cpadmin | Oct 30, 2018 |
STEM programs in Northern VA

Science, technology, engineering, and math are extremely important to our everyday lives. Everything from food production to healthcare depends on these subjects. Yet, millions of jobs in STEM fields go…

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2018 Northern Virginia Junior Solar Sprint Results

By cpadmin | Oct 29, 2018 |

Students from Fairfax County Public Schools, Montgomery County Public Schools and Loudoun County Public Schools competed at the 2018 Northern Virginia Junior Solar Sprint (JSS), a competition to design, build,…

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Infographic: The Young Scholars Circle Difference for TJHSST Admissions

By cpadmin | Oct 22, 2018 |
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Join the 2022 Northern Virginia Junior Solar Sprint!

By cpadmin | Sep 12, 2018 |

Elementary and middle school students interested in having fun, while learning about STEM should consider signing up for the 2022 Northern Virginia Junior Solar Sprint.  This event will take place…

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How to Prepare Your Middle School Student for the TJ Admissions Test

By youngscholareditor | Jul 30, 2018 |
Thomas Jefferson High School Admissions Test Prep Classes

The Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology provides a unique opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in science, mathematics, or technology. This prestigious school offers a…

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Understanding The CogAT And Why You Shouldn’t Ignore It

By cpadmin | Jun 6, 2018 |

The CogAT is a cognitive ability test to determine a child’s placement in advanced and gifted programs. All Northern Virginia’s second graders must take the CogAT and the Naglieri Nonverbal…

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SAT & ACT Practice Test Benefits

By cpadmin | May 3, 2018 |
sat act prep

Most high school students understand the importance of achieving high scores on the SAT. Many competitive colleges use these scores to evaluate students with disparate school records. Today, SAT &…

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Young Scholars Circle Courses Help Students Gain Admission to Prestigious High School

By cpadmin | Apr 5, 2018 |
TJ Finalists

Young Scholars Circle, a Virginia-based organization offering test prep and academic tutoring, announced this week that several of their students have been admitted to the Thomas Jefferson High School for…

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New ACT Research

By cpadmin | Mar 8, 2018 |
new act research and facts

 Millions of students take the ACT test every year. This test helps assess college readiness and helps institutions determine eligibility. Many people do not realize that ACT also provides research…

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ACT vs SAT

By cpadmin | Feb 23, 2018 |

The ACT and SAT are both accepted by colleges, but it is wise to familiarize yourself with similarities and differences between the two. If a student only has time to…

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