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What is the CTY Talent Search?

CTY Talent Searches identify, assess, and recognize students with exceptional mathematical and/or verbal reasoning abilities. Students may participate in Grades 2-6 or Grades 7-8. Participation in the CTY Talent Search comes with a wealth of benefits.

Ready to apply?

• Apply online for the CTY Talent Search (starting September 1, 2008!)
• Locate the school code needed for your application
• Access test center lists for all grades
• Compare the ACT and SAT tests
• Testing information for students with disabilities
• Order paper applications

School Information

Please visit the Talent Search Coordinator Guide page.

More CTY Talent Search information

• Join the Parent Network
• Contact Parent Network members who can share their CTY experience
• Attend a CTY Webinar
• Read answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
• Attend or host a CTY Talent Search Information Meeting.
• Request the Cultivating Your Child's Talent CD that explains the CTY Talent Search and other CTY programs, or download it:
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