Applying to Thomas Jefferson High School
Please see important information regarding the application process to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology in Fairfax County:
Admissions & Information Session
Link to the Thomas Jefferson High School Admissions Website
Important Deadlines:
- Oct 20 Applications Available at 4:00pm
- Nov 12 Last day to start application by 4:00pm
- Nov 14 Application Submission Deadline by 4:00 pm (including Accommodation & Alternate Test Day requests)
- Dec 10 Notifications sent to ineligible students
- Jan 24 Essay and Student Portrait Sheet Administration
- Feb 4 Accommodations & Make-Up
- Mar 3 Review Process Begins
- Apr 30 Final Decision Release (No Later Than)
**Dates are subject to change**
Local Community Information Session:
Date of presentation: October 6, 2025 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Porter Traditional
Additional presentations are hosted across the county. Please visit the website to see additional dates and times.
Mrs. Nolde will meet with interested students during the school day in October to discuss the admissions process. Emails regarding the process can be sent to: [email protected]
TJ Admissions Office:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Phone: 571-423-3770
Admissions Office FAX: 571-423-3777
Email: [email protected]