SCAT Test Registration Guide

Step-by-step registration process:

• Create a MyCTY account on the CTY website.
• Pay the membership fee ($50 for U.S. students, $60 for international students). This is a one-time fee that supports CTY's initiatives.
• Establish eligibility for most CTY courses. This can be done in one of two ways:
• Register to take a CTY-administered above-grade-level assessment such as the School and College Ability Test (SCAT) (available online and traditionally), the PSAT™ 8/9, or the Spatial Test Battery.
• Upload qualifying scores from a list of accepted standardized tests. Accepted tests include ACT Aspire, CogAT, Iowa Assessments, MAP Growth, PSAT, SAT, and many others. To qualify with existing scores, students generally need to have scored at the 98th percentile or higher for their grade level or achieve a score equivalent to two or more grade levels above their current grade in specific test domains. Score reports should be dated after July 1, 2017, and clearly show the student's name and test name.

Once eligibility is established, students can enroll in their desired courses.
It's important to note that some select CTY courses do not require minimum test scores. The "Emerging Eligibility" pathway is available for some Discovery Sampler courses in Summer 2025, for example.
Review specific program descriptions and prerequisites to ensure a good match.
For guidance on the initial steps, you can also refer to the "Get Started" section on the CTY website.

Test dates and deadlines:
The sources provide the next session start dates for various online courses and general session dates for the 2025 summer programs: June 22 to July 11 for Session 1 and July 13 to August 1 for Session 2, with some variations for specific locations.
To find out the exact test dates and deadlines for the CTY-administered eligibility assessments (like the SCAT) you should consult the "Testing" section of the official CTY website (cty.jhu.edu).

Location information:

• CTY offers both online programs accessible from any location, at any time.
• For on-campus summer programs  they bring together students from around the world.
• Day Programs are available for grades 2-5.
• Residential Programs are available for grades 5-12.

Specific programs like the Discovery Sampler (grades 3-8) and Young Students Program (grades 2-6) have both day and residential options depending on the grade level.

Academic Explorations (grades 7+) and Intensive Studies (grades 7+) are primarily residential programs.

Some summer programs are held at Johns Hopkins University itself.

For a comprehensive list of all locations for on-campus programs you should refer to the CTY website for the specific locations offered for each summer program.

Required documents and materials:

To establish eligibility using existing test scores, you need to submit a copy of the official score report. This can be uploaded through your MyCTY account or submitted with the program application. The report must be dated after July 1, 2017, and clearly indicate the student's name and the test name.

For CTY-administered tests, the required materials will likely be provided by CTY as part of the testing process.
The sources do not explicitly list other required documents or materials for registration. It is advisable to check the specific requirements for the program you are interested in on the CTY website.

Accommodation requests process:

You will need to consult the CTY website or contact their Enrollment Center directly for information on how to request accommodations. The Enrollment Center can be reached by phone at 410-735-6277 or email at ctyinfo@jhu.edu.

Payment options and fee waivers:

• A membership fee is required to join CTY.
• Financial aid options are available for those who qualify