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March 7, 2025

Discover CTY (Cantonese)

Joining CTY means gaining access to challenging and engaging year-round online and on-campus courses. It means connecting with expert instructors and students from around the world who share your interests. It means learning to take risks, make mistakes, think creatively, and grow confidently. Join us to learn about our programs, ask questions, and discover how to connect with other families of bright students.

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cooke young scholars program
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February 25, 2025

Introduction to the Cooke Young Scholars Program

Join a webinar with the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation to learn more about eligibility, selection criteria, and other details regarding the application process for the Cooke Young Scholars Program. 

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Making the Most of Summer, a CTY online event
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February 20, 2025

Making the Most of Summer

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.

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February 14, 2025

Discover CTY (Mandarin)

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

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High School Course Selection: How to Reach Your Goals
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January 30, 2025

High School Course Selection: How to Reach Your Goals

Selecting high school courses can feel daunting, especially when one considers their impact on the high school experience and college applications. Join our expert-led session to learn more about how advanced learners can shine academically, leverage their strengths, and select high school courses that align with their interests.

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Online Event: Why Extracurriculars are Essential, Not Extra with CTY executive director Amy Shelton
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December 5, 2024

Why Extracurriculars are Essential, Not Extra

Join CTY executive director Amy Lynne Shelton, PhD, as she talks about why learning outside of school is critical and how families can make the most of this time to help their advanced learner develop skills, explore new interests, and learn what they love.

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Inside Highly Selective College Admissions
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November 7, 2024

Inside Highly Selective College Admissions

Learn how to go beyond perfect SAT scores, impressive test results, and outstanding GPAs and stand out among high-achieving applicants to top universities. Join our expert-led session about uncovering key strategies for your advanced learner to create a competitive application for highly selective colleges.

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October 22, 2024

45 Years at CTY: Celebration and Reflection

The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth is celebrating its 45th anniversary by hosting a three-day colloquium from Oct. 22-24, 2024. Featured sessions will highlight the past, present, and future of CTY, as well as our recent research on advanced learners. Please join this virtual colloquium to learn more about CTY and the field of gifted education and connect with others.

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Introduction to College Essay Writing
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October 8, 2024

Introduction to College Essay Writing

Learn how to conquer writer’s block and craft remarkable college application essays when you join our college counselors and admissions experts for this session about streamlining the college essay writing process. Discover exclusive strategies for creating an outstanding personal statement and essay that will capture the attention of college and university admissions committees.

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September 26, 2024

Surprising Factors for Fostering Success in Advanced Learners

Join CTY executive director Amy Lynne Shelton, PhD, as she discusses some surprising factors in setting up your academically advanced child to be successful in school, with college applications, and beyond.

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