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Knowledge base
General
General Information
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CTY for high school students
MyCTY
CTY accreditation
Earning college credit for a CTY course
Ordering an official academic record
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Additional CTY Policies
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Adjudication procedures for Title IX sexual and sex-based misconduct involving CTY participants
Testing/Getting started with CTY
Getting Started
7
The CTY Talent Search
Getting started with CTY
Testing and eligibility for high school students
Grade to enter for your child when completing a Talent Search application
Submitting existing test scores for CTY eligibility
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Testing
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How to schedule a test
Scheduling a test at a Prometric center in China or elsewhere in East Asia
Choosing a test
Minimum scores needed to qualify for CTY programs
If you've just registered for CTY and are unable to schedule a SCAT or STB test
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Cost
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Fee to join CTY
Online SCAT/Remote Testing
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Online SCAT and CTY program eligibility
Online SCAT test accommodations for students who have a documented disability
FERPA protection for Online SCAT video recordings
Sharing Online SCAT scores with your child’s school
Testing with Prometric
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Financial Aid
General
3
What if I want to apply for financial aid, but do not have a copy of my tax returns and/or W-2(s)?
Are non-U.S. citizens eligible for financial aid?
Options if you applied but did not receive financial aid for an On-Campus Summer course
Talent Search
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Is financial aid available for CTY Talent Search and/or programs?
Financial Aid Application
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Financial Aid application - documents you'll need
Financial aid decision notification
Deposit due for a course when applying for financial aid
On-Campus Summer Programs
Eligibility, Tuition, Payment
4
Testing options for On-Campus Programs eligibility
Where to send a paper application, checks, and all other payment information for your CTY On-Campus Summer Programs course
How to pay for an On-Campus Summer Programs course
Age and grade requirements for On-Campus Summer courses
Travel/Visa Information
4
Traveling to an On-Campus Summer Programs site
Travel documents needed to enter the U.S.
Campus Addresses to use when filling out your visa documents
What is the visa process for international participants of CTY on-campus programs?
Classes, Coursework, and Activities
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On-Campus Summer Programs instructional staff
School credit for CTY On-Campus and Online Programs courses
On-Campus Summer Programs classes and coursework
The course I requested is full. Is it possible to open up an extra section of a class?
On-Campus Summer Programs Grade Policy
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Residential, Housing, and Site Information
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Residential On-Campus Summer Programs Information
Before- and after-program care at summer day sites
Attending a summer residential site as a commuter
Site information
Supervision of students outside of class
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Medical Information and Special Accommodations
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Arranging for your child to take their medication
Meal plans and dietary arrangements
Completing the CTY Medical Form
On-Campus Summer Programs immunization requirements
Management plans for allergies, asthma, diabetes at CTY On-Campus Summer sites
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Discovery Sampler
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Emerging Eligibility
How do I learn more about Discovery Sampler courses?
CTY Discovery Samplers Overview
Eligibility for Discovery Sampler courses
Can I mix and match courses for my Discovery Sampler?
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Online Programs
FAQ
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Which online courses are individually paced?
How do I get the MENSA discount for a CTY online course?
How to pay for a CTY Online Course
What if I enrolled my child in a course at the wrong level?
How do students qualify for CTY Online Programs?
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Access and Technical Requirements
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Online courses technical requirements
What should I do if my child has trouble logging into their individually paced course?
Can I log in to my online course, even though my enrollment period has not started yet?
Can my child start an online course on the same day they register?
How do I access my CTY Online course?
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Academic Records and Earning Credit
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Online course completion documents
Will my child receive credit for their CTY online course?
Is placement testing required for CTY Online courses?
Course Information
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What materials will my child need for their online course?
Does my child need to be online at a specific time to participate in a CTY Online course?
Choosing an Online Programs course
How is CTY’s online course content delivered?
Time to complete a CTY online course
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2025 New Online Offerings
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How do the new offerings compare to the existing LIVE courses?
If my child already took the in-person version of this course, would enrolling them in the online version be redundant and not recommended?
What are the formats for these courses? When and how often are the meeting times?
What differences besides modality are there between an in-person and an online version of the same course?
What is a challenge course?
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CTY Human Resources
Recruitment: 2024 On-Campus Summer Programs
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Typical daily schedule at CTY residential sites
Typical daily schedule at CTY day/commuter sites
2025 CTY On-Campus Summer Employment FAQs
CTY LIVE
Registration
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My child has not taken the prerequisite course. Can they still enroll in a LIVE course?
Class meetings schedule
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Can my child attend the same CTY LIVE class at a different time slot or watch a recording to make up work if they miss a class time?
Can my child take a LIVE course and an independently paced or session-based course at the same time?
How do I change my synchronous class time for my LIVE course?
What does synchronous mean as it relates to these courses?
Will CTY LIVE courses be held during the week of Thanksgiving?
Technical Requirements
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Can my child take a CTY LIVE course using a tablet or phone?
Eligibility
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General
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How are LIVE courses different from other CTY online courses?
How many hours of work per week can my student expect in a LIVE course?
When will I find out what the CTY LIVE course materials and associated costs are?
Will my child receive a grade for their CTY LIVE course?
Waitlist
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The CTY LIVE course my child is interested in is full. Can I get on a waitlist?
Financial Aid
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Will financial aid be available for CTY LIVE courses?
CTY Student Support
Accommodations for Testing and Programs
3
Requesting accommodations for CTY testing and courses
Testing accommodations for CTY students with disabilities
What if I don’t have documentation to support a request for accommodations?
Social and Emotional Support at CTY
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Social and emotional support at CTY
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