Decision Process - Sophomore Round

Sophomore application packets are reviewed by a committee of TJHSST faculty and staff to identify the students who will be offered admission each year to the tenth grade at TJHSST.

The selection committee undertakes a holistic review to determine:

• Aptitude for successful study of science, mathematics, computer science, and related technological fields;

• Record of prior academic achievement and PSAT or SAT scores;

• Interest and motivation in the fields of science, mathematics, computer science, and related technologies;

• Readiness for research, experimentation, or independent study in one of the school’s technology laboratories. This may be demonstrated by successful science fair projects and other in-school and out-of-school experiences in science, engineering, computer science, and other technological areas.

The following materials are used in each sophomore applicant review.

• Part II of the sophomore/junior application
• Three teacher recommendations
• Math, writing, and critical reading scores from the PSAT or SAT
• Academic transcript(s)

No other materials are considered for any applicant.

Once all review processes are completed, the strongest applicants are offered admission. Please note that the numbers of spaces for accepted students in the sophomore round are available through student attrition, which also impacts the final admissions decisions.

Please note that all admissions decisions are final.