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There are two groups of students who may take the Spatial Test Battery.

GROUP 1: CTY Talent Search Participants who are in the grades 5 through 8

GROUP 2: Students who are in grades 9 through 12.

Details for both groups are below. The STB is not an open test. As such, you must first register with CTY to obtain an eligibility number before you register to test.

GROUP 1: If you have already applied to the 2012 Talent Search (i.e. July 2011 - June 2012) and you are in the grades 5 through 8, you are now eligible to take the STB. There are two things you will need.

1. First, you must obtain a 7-digit eligibility number from CTY. To obtain your 7-digit eligibility number, you may call  (410) 735-6278  or email ctyinfo@jhu.edu (include child's name and address). The eligibility number will identify you to our computer testing contractor as a current year Talent Search Participant. The eligibility number must be used before June 30th or it will expire.
2. The second thing you will need is the Before You Test packet that will provide you with instructions on how to register to test (via the web or a 1-800 number, testing fee applies) and will explain the test format. The Before You Test packet is mailed to you after you resgister for the Talent Search. 

GROUP 2: Follow these instructions if you are in grades 9-12. Complete the STB Registration Form for students testing in the US or students testing outside the US. Return the form and the registration fee to the address/fax on the form. CTY will process your application and payment and mail you test registration instructions ($75 testing fee applies) and your STB 7-digit eligibility number. You must test before June 30th or the eligibility number will expire.

BOTH GROUPS: Students may take the STB two times during any one academic year. If you have already taken the STB once this academic year and would like to take it again, then follow these directions on the Talent Search FAQ page.

There are two different levels of the STB. Fifth and sixth graders take a different level of the STB and do not take the Perspectives subtest. Therefore, students can not use scores attained in the fifth and sixth grade for 7th Grade and Above Summer Programs or CTYOnline courses.

Special testing accommodations are available for students with disabilities. Please visit the Testing with Disabilities web page for more information.