Discovery Sampler

Emerging Eligibility
Emerging Eligibility is a new eligibility level at CTY. It is a heterogenous category of students who show some evidence of advanced ability. Students with ...
Tue, Oct 29, 2024 at 3:51 PM
CTY Discovery Samplers Overview
In CTY’s new Discovery Samplers, students will have a blast building their math, science, and writing skills while exploring three topics in one, three-wee...
Tue, Oct 29, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Eligibility for Discovery Sampler courses
Students with Emerging Eligibility, CTY-level Eligibility, and Advanced CTY-level Eligibility can all take Discovery Sampler courses. CTY- and Advanced CTY...
Mon, Nov 6, 2023 at 11:35 AM
Can I mix and match courses for my Discovery Sampler?
No. Discovery Sampler courses are multidisciplinary offerings specially designed by CTY. Each sampler features three set courses which are explored over th...
Tue, Oct 29, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Can my child take just two weeks of a three-week Discovery Sampler course?
No. CTY designed Discovery Sampler courses as three-week experiences that sample three courses, one per week. Just like other CTY On-Campus Programs, Disco...
Mon, Nov 6, 2023 at 11:47 AM
Do I have to submit documentation for Emerging Eligibility or enroll in a Discovery Sampler course?
No. CTY Discovery Samplers, for which students qualify at the Emerging Eligibility level, are open to students who have demonstrated advanced academic abil...
Mon, Nov 6, 2023 at 11:50 AM
If my child takes a Discovery Sampler course successfully, can they take other courses?
CTY is always considering and evaluating how best to identify academic talent. Looking ahead, we may consider whether success in a course is a strong enoug...
Mon, Nov 6, 2023 at 11:52 AM
Why are Discovery Sampler courses unavailable at some CTY sites?
Summer 2024 was our first-time offering Discovery Sampler courses and we are still assessing interest in these courses. We may expand where these courses a...
Tue, Oct 29, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Besides the Discovery Sampler, do you have any other course offerings for people who don’t have test scores?
At this time, Discovery Sampler courses are our only offerings for students with Emerging Eligibility. We may expand our programming for students who do no...
Mon, Nov 6, 2023 at 11:54 AM
My child took the full, three-week version of a course sampled in a Discovery Sampler course. Can they take a Discovery Sampler containing this course?
Yes. Students are welcome to take whatever Discovery Sampler course they like and for which they meet the grade requirements. 
Mon, Nov 6, 2023 at 11:55 AM