TJ Admissions - Freshman Application Window Opening


Applications for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology (TJHSST) Class of 2026

  • Monday, October 25, 2021 - Applications Available - 4:00 PM

  • Friday, November 19, 2021 - Applications Deadline - 4:00 PM


Am I Eligible to Apply?


  • Are you currently in 8th Grade?
  • Are you interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)?
  • Are you in Honors Algebra I, or Higher?
  • Are you enrolled in both math and science honors courses and one other honors course?
  • Do you have a grade point average of 3.5 or greater? (7th & first quarter 8th grade)
  • Full application requirements can be found here: TJHSST Eligibility Requirements | Fairfax County Public Schools (fcps.edu)

I Am Eligible to Apply - Now What?


If you meet the eligibility requirements you may begin your application on Monday, October 25, 2021.

Upon submission of your application it will be reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum requirements.  You will then be scheduled to complete the Student Portrait Sheet and the STEM Problem-Solving Essay on Saturday, January 29, 2022 (see link for other dates and information).

For more information on the TJHSST Freshman Application Process | Fairfax County Public Schools (fcps.edu).



Calendar for 2021-22 Freshman Application


Mon, Oct 25    Applications Available - 4:00 pm

Wed, Nov 17   Last Day to Begin Applications - 4:00 pm

Fri, Nov 19      Application Submission Deadline - 4:00 pm

Sat, Jan 29     SPS/Essay Writing Administration - 8:00 am

Sat, Feb 5       Inclement Weather Date for January 29

Fri, Feb 4        Accomodations Make-Up SPS/Essay Writing Admin. - 8:00 am

Fri, Feb 11      Inclement Weather Date for February 4

Fri, April 29    Final Notifications Released on or Before

Dates on calendar above may be subject to change


TJ Admissions Virtual Information Session


TJHSST

For more information on the application process please use the link below to watch a video on the TJ Admissions Process: 

TJHSST Admissions Presentation Fall 2021 - YouTube

Questions:  TJAdmissions@fcps.edu