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Enrollment is now open for CTY’s spring 2026 online courses!

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.

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Enrollment is now open for CTY’s spring 2026 online courses!

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
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CTY is Now Enrolling for Fall 2025!

Registration is now open for CTY’s fall 2025 online courses!
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Celebrate Pi Day with CTY

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
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Discover CTY | Oct. 2, 2025

Join us to learn about our programming, ask questions, and discover how to connect with other families of bright students.

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An In-Depth Guide to College Decision Plans

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.

7:00 p.m. (ET)

Discover CTY | Oct. 16, 2025

Join us to learn about our programming, ask questions, and discover how to connect with other families of bright students.


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CTY Baltimore Emerging Scholars Profiled on WBFF TV

CTY executive director Amy Lynne Shelton, PhD joined CTY Baltimore Emerging Scholars Ava, Kaiden, and Tori on WBFF FOX45’s “BMORE Lifestyle” for a live interview about CTY’s free academic enrichment program for bright Baltimore City Schools students. Founded in 2014, the program brings innovative, hands-on coursework to 400 city schools students with high academic potential each year.
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Deep Dives into Favorite Topics This Summer at CTY

Students in grades 2 through 12 came from 45 U.S. states and 44 countries to participate in The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth's three-week summer On-Campus Programs, where they dug into fascinating courses like Astrophysics, Crafting the Essay, Data and Chance, Great Cases in American Legal History, Marine Ecology, and The Ancient World.
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CTY Program for Bright Baltimore City Schools Students Turns 10

The CTY Baltimore Emerging Scholars Program turned 10. Baltimore City Public School elementary students in the free, school-based enrichment program celebrated with their families on Johns Hopkins University's Homewood campus May 19.