Can my child participate in the CTY academic programs without going through the Talent Search?
That depends on the grade level and the program. Students in grades 2 through 6 will have difficulty finding the necessary tests outside of the CTY Talent Search. Students in grades 7 and 8 can take the SAT or ACT outside the Talent Search. And students in 7 grade and above can also use PSAT scores outside the Talent Search to qualify for courses in Summer Programs and CTYOnline. We believe, however, that the extra benefits of joining the Talent Search—especially the chance to see how a child is achieving compared to thousands of others nationally—makes the Talent Search worthwhile.
That depends on the grade level and the program. Students in grades 2 through 6 will have difficulty finding the necessary tests outside of the CTY Talent Search. Students in grades 7 and 8 can take the SAT or ACT outside the Talent Search. And students in 7 grade and above can also use PSAT scores outside the Talent Search to qualify for courses in Summer Programs and CTYOnline. We believe, however, that the extra benefits of joining the Talent Search—especially the chance to see how a child is achieving compared to thousands of others nationally—makes the Talent Search worthwhile.
