The Online School and College Ability Test (Online SCAT) is split into two sections, verbal and quantitative, separated by an optional, student-directed 10-minute break.
The test is 50 questions per section and 20 minutes per section. Total testing time is typically under one hour.
Students in grades 2-12 can take the Online SCAT at home on a desktop, laptop, or Chromebook that has a webcam and meets other technical requirements. Students cannot take this test on a cell phone or tablet. Additional monitors are also not permitted.
The test fee is $65 per child. Payment support is available for income-eligible U.S. families.
View test registration instructions.
Students must complete the online and in-person SCAT and in-person STB test within 30 days of registration. We strongly recommend you test as soon as possible so your family can take full advantage of CTY's programs and services.
When your child is ready to test, you should stay in the room with them until the Online SCAT begins so you can assist with test setup and check-in. It takes 5-10 minutes for the parent to go through the system check and remote-proctoring requirements and sign the child into their test.
Once the test begins, your child should be alone in the room, unless you have submitted a request for accommodations, and that request has been approved. Tests will not be invalidated for parental assistance with a computer error.
Seven-10 days after your child completes the test, you will receive an email notifying you of the availability of your scores and digital certificate in MyCTY.