Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth

Getting Started 5

• What is the CTY Talent Search?
• How do we get started with CTY?
• My child hasn’t been able to test for CTY eligibility because testing centers are closed; will you make an exception based on another standardized test?
• How can my high school student become eligible for a CTY course?
• Which grade should I enter for my child when completing a Talent Search application?

Testing 10

• How do I schedule a test?
• How do I schedule a test at a Prometric center in China or elsewhere in East Asia?
• Which test should my child take?
• What test scores does my child need to earn to qualify for CTY programs?
• I just registered for CTY. Why can’t I schedule a SCAT or STB test?

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Cost 1

• How much does it cost to join CTY?

Online SCAT/Remote Testing 32

• If my child achieves qualifying scores on the Online SCAT, how long will their program eligibility be valid?
• I am having trouble logging in to my Online SCAT quiz. What is the password?
• Are Online SCAT test accommodations available to students who have a documented disability?
• Are Online SCAT video recordings protected by FERPA? If so, can I access my child’s recording?
• Can I request for my school to see my child’s Online SCAT scores? How will they be shared?

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CTY Testing Pilot Study 24

• Are you taking only national tests or also state tests for the CTY testing pilot study?
• How do the tests accepted under the pilot provide an indication of how a student may fair in courses designed for those whose academic needs are two or more grade levels above their current grade?
• How long has CTY been considering this sort of pilot project?
• How long is eligibility going to last for students who qualify for CTY through the testing pilot study?
• How long will it take for CTY to review my score report for the testing pilot study?

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