<p>Does anyone know anything about CTY? Like, how you register and information on some courses that they offer? Just wondering - a lot of people have mentioned it on these threads and I'm thinking of checking it out.</p>
<p><a href=“http://cty.jhu.edu/”>http://cty.jhu.edu/</a> for all the information. To qualify for their programs you have to take a standardized test and have a minimum score. For grades 2-6 they have their own computer based test. For grades 7+ you can take the SAT or ACT. All requirements for programs are on the page - just summarizing the basics here.</p>
<p>Thanks. Do you think they would accept the SSAT as a qualification test? @MA2012</p>
<p>No, they accept the SCAT, SAT, ACT, and STB</p>
<p>CTY, as you can see from the website, is an organization designed for gifted students who pass the entry-level tests. After passing, you can meet up with other kids, take online courses, or visit a host college for a three-week session during the summer. It’s a very good experience if you choose to go, and a good thing to have on your resume even if you don’t!</p>
<p>CTY is great - well organized, choice of online, weekend and summer classes. Curious bright peers. A little pricey but worth it for our D. She went to 4 years of summer programs, and took many on-line and weekend programs. No complaints.</p>
<p>I went last summer, one of the best experiences of my life. It really motivated me to reapply for the second time. You just meet so many great people.</p>
<p>My teacher there was amazing, same with the hallmates, etc…</p>
<p>If you pass the qualification level for your grade, it’s on cty.jhu.edu by the way, you just send the scores over, and get in line for the class you want to take.</p>
<p>Memories just came flooding back… lanyards, American Pie, weird activities, casino night…</p>
<p>I’d encourage you to attend the summer program. Worth it.</p>
<p>i second @mrnephew!!! I’ve been a CTYer for two years and plan on going back this summer 
The culture there is amazing and you’re surrounded by so so so many bright, funny, unique people your age and it’s one of the reasons I decided to apply to boarding school. Traditions there are big and has such a special place in so many people’s hearts: Hunger Games, swaying to American Pie, dorm sleepovers, cloudwatching (and watching people who are cloudwatching), movie night, Nightswimming, grass orgies (it’s not what it sounds!), it doesn’t end. Definitely apply, you won’t regret it. </p>
<p>If you want to know more, google real cty! You can really get a feel of how tight the community it is and how much it means for all of us. </p>
<p>@mrnephew, which site did you go to?</p>
<p>Sorry for abandoning this thread! Thanks for the responses, y’all.</p>
<p>I Googled it and it essentially looks like a program for students who want to improve upon a certain academic aspect. How are the courses? Are they typical prepare-you-for-the-SAT courses or do they actually have fruitful, interesting content for students who genuinely appreciate the subject? </p>
<p>Also, does anyone know how their writing program works? I’m really looking to improve my writing in high school, and the classes they offer seem interesting.</p>
<p>I’m realize I’m asking very broad questions here, but I would love it if more people share their experiences. </p>
<p>@waiting4march10, CTY writing programs are outstanding, one of their better programs, IMO. I don’t think CTY programs in general are geared toward prepping students for SAT. Depending on your qualifications, many classes are taught at collegiate levels, so that would help you prepare for SAT but only as a side benefit.</p>
<p>If you’re serious about attending one this summer, you better hurry up. Registration has already started and you still seemed to take SAT.</p>
<p>DD studied in Madrid for 3 weeks w CTY and came back able to skip a grade level of Spanish. DS took Honors Geometry online through CTY in 8th grade and has gone on to a successful advanced math career in high school.</p>
<p>@bmyfeyonce I went to the LMU site last year. Great site, food was mediocre, but the atmosphere was great. </p>
<p>@mrnephew NO WAY I go to LMU too! The occasional chocolate cookies and instant ramen from vending machines made the food bearable Which session?</p>
<p>@waiting4march10 I had a few friends in writing courses and they had nothing but the best things to say! For the Creative Nonfiction course, I heard that you spent several days writing each prompt, followed by a period of peer editing. Because a lot of the content is based on autobiographical writing, the class (of about 12?) got really close by the end of the session and the teacher seemed really chill too. The Pop Culture course was also really popular (no irony there) and although I heard it’s rigorous, a lot of the students come out feeling accomplished.</p>
<p>Huh I took Intl Politics last year 13.1. Casino night ws the best. </p>
<p>Is anyone Else here doing: the process of writing, advanced geography+ model UN? Also will I see any of you at the high honors awards at Princeton in May?</p>
<p>I can’t go unfortunately 
to both the programs and the award ceremony this year. I did the equivalent of that course last year. It was great </p>
<p>i am doing the high honors ceremony at Columbia</p>
<p>what are the ceremonies like?</p>
<p>I missed Grand Honors in Baltimore unfortunately. I also missed High Honors in Boston</p>