Awards Ceremony Eligibility Chart Grand Ceremony Information Frequently Asked Questions
Students in grades 2-8 who participated in the 2009 CTY Talent Search, took the specified test or tests for their grade after March 1, 2009, met or exceeded the required Awards Ceremony scores, and reside in a state where 2009 fall Award Ceremonies are planned will receive invitations to the ceremonies in September. If you think you should have been invited to a fall ceremony based on your March 1st - June 30th test scores, but have not received an invitation by October 1, please call CTY at 410-735-6278 or email ctyinfo@jhu.edu. When contacting CTY about the ceremony, PLEASE be sure to include the following information, particularly in emails: Student name
Student ID number if available
Student grade
Student address, city, state, zip
CTY hosts Awards Ceremonies to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Talent Search participants who earn high SCAT, SAT, ACT, or STB scores. These events are for students in grades 2-8 who participated in the 2009 CTY Talent Search, took the specified test or tests for their grade, have met or exceeded the required Awards Ceremony scores, and reside in a state where award ceremonies are hosted. Ceremonies last approximately an hour to an hour and a half. Most students dress as they would for a special occassion. Invited students unable to attend the ceremony will receive their certificates in the mail several weeks after the ceremony.
Test | Grade Level (7 or 8) | Required scores | SAT | Grade 7 | Math ≥550 or Critical Reading ≥550 | | Grade 8 | Math ≥600 or Critical Reading ≥600 | ACT | Grade 7 | Math ≥21 or Reading ≥22 | | Grade 8 | Math ≥24 or Reading ≥24 | STB | Grade 7 | STB ≥600 | | Grade 8 | STB ≥600 |
Test | Grade level (5 or 6) | Required Scores | SCAT | Grade 5 | Math ≥480 or Verbal ≥460 | | Grade 6 | Math ≥485 or Verbal ≥465 | STB | Grade 5 | STB ≥600 | | Grade 6 | STB ≥600 |
Test | Grade level (2 - 4) | Required Scores | SCAT | Grade 2 | Math ≥440 or Verbal ≥435 | | Grade 3 | Math ≥455 or Verbal ≥440 | | Grade 4 | Math ≥465 or Verbal ≥455 |
The Grand Ceremony is for students in grades 7-8 who participated in the 2009 CTY Talent Search, took the SAT or ACT prior to March 1, and have met or exceeded the required Grand Ceremony scores (see qualifications below). Students from around the world are invited to Johns Hopkins University for a special recognition ceremony where they receive a medal honoring their outstanding academic achievements. Invitations with event details will be mailed by early May. Grand Ceremony qualifying scores: Grade 7 SAT: ≥ 700 Critical Reading or ≥ 700 Math
Grade 7 ACT: ≥ 28 Math or ≥ 31 Reading
Grade 8 SAT: ≥ 750 Critical Reading or ≥ 750 Math
Grade 8 ACT: ≥ 32 Math or ≥ 33 Reading Please note: Students in grades 7-8 who participated in the 2009 CTY Talent Search, took the SAT or ACT after March 1, 2009, and have met or exceeded the required Grand Ceremony scores will be invited to attend the 2010 ceremony. | 
