The CTY Talent Search 2009-2010 is open online! Apply now!
CTY, a world leader in gifted education, conducts national and international talent searches to identify, assess, and recognize outstanding academic talent. For over 30 years, CTY has helped talent soar among the world's brightest young people. Through the Talent Search, high-performing students take a test designed for older students. This above-grade-level testing can reveal more about the academic talents of students who are toppingout on grade-level tests. We ask educators, parents and others to nominate students who exhibit outstanding academic talent to participate in the annual CTY Talent Search. The nominations are based on any of the following criteria: - Achievement at the 95th percentile or higher on one or more areas of a nationally normed standardized test
- Achievement at advanced levels on state tests, designated as scoring in categories such as advanced proficiency, distinguished, honors, or gifted
- Demonstration of superior academic performance
Enroll your child in the CTY Talent Search to receive the following benefits, and more!
- Assess a student's high academic talents and/or reveal previously unrecognized abilities
- Receive statistical data about Talent Search participant's test scores by grade
- Be recognized by Johns Hopkins University for academic talent via certificates (including the first international awards ceremonies in Hong Kong in Spring 2009, if qualified)
- Receive email news items for gifted students and their families, as well as updates on CTY's programs
- Gain access to CTY's rewarding Family Academic Programs
- Potentially qualify for hundreds of courses offered by CTY's Summer Programs and CTYOnline
Learn more about Talent Search benefits!
Register online See calendar below for deadlines.
CTY will mail you a test registration packet containing the materials you need to register to take the SAT. The mailing of this packet is confirmation that CTY has received your Talent Search application. IMPORTANT: It is your responsibility to contact CTY at ctyits@jhu.edu if you have not received your test registration packet three weeks after submitting your Talent Search application. See calendar below deadlines.
See calendar below for deadlines. Register for the SAT by mailing in the test registration form.
To find test centers, please visit the SAT test center locator. If you are a student who requires special conditions for testing, please consult your test registration booklet or CTY's Testing with Disabilities Page for more information.
See calendar below for deadlines.
CTY Talent Search application fee = $55
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SAT Test registration fee = Varies by country
You will receive your scores from the SAT College Board.
NEW! CTY sends program eligibility information, score interpretation materials (includes Talent Search Report and Suggested Reading List), and students certificates of participation together once CTY receives scores. Qualified students will receive academic program catalogs. Program information is also available on-line for Summer Programs and CTYOnline. Your school will receive your SAT scores from CTY in April. Students who score at or above the following levels will receive a Certificate of High Honors. Students in select countries will be invited to a CTY Awards Ceremony where they can receive these certificates on stage, all others will be mailed to the students' homes:
Grade 7 >= 550 SAT-M or 550 SAT-CR or 600 STB
Grade 8 >= 600 SAT-M or 600 SAT-CR or 600 STB | | | MUST BE RECEIVED BY | | |
Oct 1*
Nov 20* Feb 25 Mar 29
| 3 weeks after submitting application |
Oct 30*
Dec 15* Mar 25 Apr 29
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Dec 5*
Jan 23* May 1 Jun 5
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* Recommended deadlines and dates for students interested in CTY's 2010 Summer Programs. Registration for summer begins in January 2010.
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