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From Early Action to Early Decision I and II (and even new twists like Early Decision 0), the college admissions calendar has never felt more complex. Choosing the right path can have a major impact on your child’s chances at their dream school. We’re here to help families learn more about decision plans and get the tools you need to choose the best application strategy for your child.

In this session, we’ll explore:

Advanced learners often exhibit a strong drive for excellence, which can sometimes lead to perfectionism. While this can fuel motivation and high achievement, it can also lead to stress and self-criticism. Join CTY Executive Director Amy Lynne Shelton for a discussion about why it is essential for parents and educators to foster a balanced mindset and encourage students to embrace mistakes as valuable opportunities for growth.

We’re excited to share that we’re bringing CTY’s world-renowned programming for academically advanced learners to new day sites in suburban Washington, D.C. and South Florida this summer!

All children (and adults) can benefit from engaging in play, as it nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and social skills. Play can be an especially valuable source of exploration and experimentation for advanced learners, as it gives them a low-stakes environment in which to approach challenges. Join us as Amy Shelton, PhD discusses how play can foster a sense of joy and a lifelong love of learning, enriching advanced learners’ intellectual and emotional development.

From skyrocketing application numbers to new pressures around early decision, recent trends in college admissions reveal shifts that every family should understand. Learn more about why college admissions isn’t just about standardized test scores or résumés anymore and how decisions are being shaped by new technologies, shifting demographics, and more.

In this session, we’ll explore:

Whether your advanced learner loves competitive math, sports, reading, medicine, robotics, or chess, they’ll be sure to find a CTY course they love this spring! Our rigorous, hands-on courses provide lively discussions and academic exploration in a variety of subjects not typically offered in schools. This spring, many online courses will feature a synchronous component to emphasize peer community and strength your student’s curiosity.

Registration is now open for CTY’s fall 2025 online courses!

Pi Day (3.14) is our favorite holiday. Not only do we celebrate math and pi(e), we also celebrate CTY’s mission to support advanced learners.

Your Pi Day contribution to CTY helps make a difference in the lives of advanced learners through research, programs, and other supports. With your help, CTY can reach students from across the country and around the world to build a global community.

Summer is a perfect time for advanced learners to dig deep and learn about what interests them. Join CTY executive director Amy Lynne Shelton, PhD, as she shares with families how they can help their advanced learners select and participate in fulfilling summer experiences that energize and engage.