Blogs

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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Benefits of Studying STEM in High School

By cpadmin | Feb 6, 2018 |
STEM high school

 Students have many things to consider when entering high school. Many young people today are focused on giving themselves the best possible chance at a successful career. Those looking to…

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What Students Need to Bring to the SAT

By cpadmin | Jan 12, 2018 |
what to bring to the sat

You’ve likely done a lot to prepare for the SAT. After months of studying and planning, you probably think you’ve covered all of the bases. However, there is one last…

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How to Write a Killer College Admission Essay

By cpadmin | Dec 21, 2017 |
college essay writing

Every year, more and more students apply to colleges around the U.S. and abroad. College admissions counselors must search through thousands of college applications to find viable candidates. It’s becoming…

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What Students Are Saying About the New TJ Test

By cpadmin | Nov 27, 2017 |
TJHSST new test

What did our students say about the new TJ test? We have about 35 students who took our TJ Comprehensive, Intensive and Score Booster Courses. Not all of them have…

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