Prepare for success on the TJHSST admissions essays. In addition to intensive instruction in writing and problem solving, each week students take a timed, simulated TJHSST test. Like the actual test, the mock admissions test requires students to write a math or science problem-solving essay and short essays in response to questions that Student Portrait Sheet attributes and 21st Century Skills. Student responses are evaluated, and an analysis of test questions and responses is presented in an hour-long class.

Writing is an integrated part of all courses and majors at Thomas Jefferson University. It emphasizes rhetorical competence and a process-based approach to composition. Writing is taught integrated alongside disciplinary knowledge at TJ, with a focus on the benefits of revision and collaboration. Good writing is not limited to any particular field; it is an essential skill across all programs and courses.

Use key rhetorical strategies relevant to a given situation. Collaborate with others to create appropriate communication. Use writing and/or other acts of communication to think, invent, take intellectual risks and develop ideas. Reflect on their writing process, including drafting and revision practices that generate and/or refine insights. Demonstrate fluency in disciplinary conventions.

This class is 10 intensive lessons.
Lesson 10-overview of essay and SPS responses
Lesson 2-writing SPS responses
Lesson 3-Critique
SIS responses
Math essay exercise
Lesson 4-math problem solving essays
Lesson 5-science problem-solving essays
Lesson 6-evaluation of progress
Math and science problem-solving essays
SPS responses
Lesson 7-math or science problem-solving essay
Lesson 8-math or science problem-solving essay
Lesson 9-in-class exercises-problem-solving essays and SPS responses
Lesson 10-test-taking and writing strategies.