The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Brochure

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Academic Talent Search

McAuley Hall 5801 Smith Avenue, Ste 400 Baltimore, MD 21209 410-735-6278 www.cty.jhu.edu

Identifying and nurturing some of the world’s brightest students.

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Congratulations, and welcome.

Dear Parent, People use a few different words for kids like yours: precocious, gifted, smart. And these young learners display their abilities in different ways.

Some go from being read a favorite bedtime story to reading on their own months ahead of schedule. And others turn science projects into engineering marvels a two-car garage can barely contain.

If you’re reading this, it’s because an educator thought your child can or is already performing above grade level. And as you seek out the best resources to support your bright young learner’s unique abilities, the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) can help. By enrolling your child in CTY’s Academic Talent Search, our above-grade-level testing service, you’ll get vital information about where your child’s true academic abilities lie and an opportunity to explore advanced courses, educational travel opportunities, award ceremonies, and more.

Read on to learn more or contact us at ctyinfo@jhu.edu or 410-735-6278 to get started today. We look forward to helping your child become all that he or she can be.

Sincerely,

We’ve heard your kid is one of them.

Karen Bond Senior Director of Academic Services

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Talent Search Benefits

Discover where your child’s true academic abilities lie Each grade in school comes with a range of skills and a body of knowledge students are expected to master. But what about students who have already exceeded the standards for their grade? For these high achievers, CTY’s above-grade-level testing can provide a more accurate measure of their true academic abilities.

Access advanced coursework online and at summer sites around the country Students with eligible scores gain access to courses designed to challenge and stimulate highly able students.

Augment the resources available at your child’s school The score report students receive after testing with CTY can be a great tool for families and educators to discuss the next steps in a student’s academic plan. Many schools have given students course credit for taking CTY’s advanced summer or online classes.

Leverage the experience of a leader in gifted education at one of the world’s great research universities CTY has been helping advanced young learners and tracking their progress since 1979. Our experts are available to consult with families looking to help bright young students navigate both academic and career goals.

Validate your child’s abilities and build confidence From certificates of participation to award ceremonies for especially high-scoring students, CTY works to give academic achievers the recognition they deserve. Being selected to participate in the Talent Search is an honor, one that students can carry with them for the rest of their lives.

Prepare students to compete in a global economy

Since 1979, CTY has helped more than 1.75 million students in 120 countries fully develop their academic potential.

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Through the Talent Search and other CTY programs, students can gauge their skills against and, potentially, meet bright students from around the world.

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CTY Programs and Services

Above-grade-level testing through the CTY Academic Talent Search Through the Academic Talent Search, CTY gives bright students in grades two through eight an opportunity to test their verbal and mathematical reasoning skills against exams designed for older students. Second- through sixth-graders can take CTY’s School and College Ability Test (SCAT) while seventh- and eighth-graders can choose from the SAT, ACT, or an advanced version of the SCAT. Beginning in fifth-grade, Talent Search participants can also learn more about their spatial ability, a unique type of intelligence involving complex visualization, using CTY’s Spatial Test Battery (STB).

Family Resources All students who enroll in the Talent Search are eligible to participate in Family Academic Programs, one- and multi-day learning adventures tailor-made for the families of bright students. These programs give CTY families a level of access to museums, universities, and other sites often not available to the general public as well as itineraries to exciting destinations around the world.

Summer Programs Held at more than 20 college and school campuses along the east and west coast, CTY’s three-week Summer Programs give students with eligible Talent Search scores an introduction to topics as diverse as aviation, computer science, and medieval history at an accelerated pace.

CTYOnline Students with eligible scores also gain access to CTYOnline, advanced courses they can access year-round from the comfort of their own home on a pre-determined schedule or at their own pace.

Last year, 9,300 students from 33 countries participated in CTY’s Summer Programs.

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Join Us.

Talent Search is the front door to CTY’s programs and services, and enrolling is easy.

3 EASY STEPS 1. Complete an application.

Complete an application online at www.jhu.cty.edu or fill in the paper application and mail it back with the self-addressed envelope provided.

The Talent Search application fee is $37.

2. Register for testing.

After enrolling in the Talent Search, you’ll receive information about your choice of tests. The packet includes details about test costs (fees for each test range from $34 to $75 and are paid directly to the company administering the test), the format of each test, and registration information.*

3. Watch the mail.

You’ll receive scores in the mail within three to seven weeks, CTY’s guide After the Test with useful tips on how to use the test results to further your child’s academic goals, and information on all CTY programs for which your child is eligible. You’ll also receive log-in credentials for your MyCTY account, which gives you access to score information and online applications for CTY programs.

Financial aid is available for all CTY programs. Students who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch can participate in the Talent Search at a reduced rate. For more information about Talent Search financial aid, call CTY at 410-735-6278. *Special fees apply to international students. Visit the website for details.

CTY alumni have traveled the world, founded companies, written books, performed surgery, and played to sold-out crowds. If it’s cool, they pretty much have it covered.

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Interested in learning even more?

Contact CTY today at 410-735-6278 or visit us at www.cty.jhu.edu.

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Choose your test.

Students who enroll in the Talent Search early enjoy a broader range of opportunities this academic year.

Choose a date > Enroll in the Talent Search

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Enjoy the following benefits this academic year

Test by December 31, 2011 Test Options: SAT: December 3 ACT: December 10 *SCAT: Open *STB: Open

Best choice of 2012 CTY Summer Programs courses after earning eligible score

Test by February 29, 2012 Test Options: SAT: January 28 ACT: February 11 *SCAT: Open *STB: Open

Wide choice of 2012 CTY Summer Programs courses after earning eligible score

Test by April 30, 2012 Test Options: SAT: March 10 ACT: April 19 *SCAT: Open *STB: Open

Test by June 30, 2012 Test Options: SAT: May 5 and June 2 ACT: June 9 *SCAT: Open *STB: Open

Opportunity to apply for 2012 Summer Programs financial aid after earning eligible score Establish eligibility for CTYOnline courses Wider selection of Family Academic Programs

Enroll at least two months before any SAT or ACT test date. Sign up at least one month in advance to take the SCAT or STB.

Opportunity to apply for 2012 Summer Programs financial aid after earning eligible score Establish eligibility for CTYOnline courses Wider selection of Family Academic Programs

A limited choice of 2012 CTY Summer Programs courses after earning eligible score A limited selection of Family Academic Programs Establish eligibility for CTYOnline courses

Establish eligibility for CTYOnline courses Limited selection of Family Academic Programs Note: This is the last opportunity to participate in the 2011-2012 Talent Search.

*Students who select the SCAT or STB must test on or before June 30, 2012 and can choose a date, time, and location convenient for them.

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