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Hi Everyone,

I'm very new to this whole thing about the SCAT. We just got the info on jhu-cty and i'm looking at all the application criteria. What I can't seem to find is how do I actually sign up to take the SCAT??? Any suggestions??? Thanks

Thanks Dottie. That helps. I thought the testing was done prior to any application to cty. Thanks again

Quick question: Does a child have to score the minimum in both Verbal and Math to qualify for CTY programs? From their charts, it appears so since they list mins for both... TIA...

I think you can sign up for the verbal classes if you qualify in verbal and math classes if you qualify in math.

My kids took SCAT today. We'll see how it goes...I'm doubtful about DS6 since he's young for grade, but what the heck

Hi Cathy - Good luck! DS7 took it today too. How does it affect eligibility for the year-round programs for grades 2-4 (not the summer ones). In other words, do they need to qualify on both portions to attend those family programs?

I thought the family programs were open to all participants? I don't think you need a certain score. I could be wrong, though. We haven't done any of the family programs.

From http://cty.jhu.edu/family/index.html

Thanks Cathy and Dottie... Not sure how I missed that you don't need to wait for score to register for the family programs. Here I was waiting to test DS before registering... At least I don't have to wait for the results and can submit my application now. That certainly takes the pressure off regarding the scores. Just to be absolutely clear, taking the SCAT and receiving the appropriate score allows a child to participate in educational programs for that particular section and/or summer programs? Does it affect anything else? Also, are there other programs we can participate in without the necessary scores? TIA... I did read the website but I seem to have missed several key points...

I appreciate the clarifications and the information. I don't find that website to be particularly user-friendly but then again, I wasn't quite sure what I was looking for! Based upon test results, we'll know how to proceed other than the family programs which we can participate in now. Thanks again

My DS6 took the SCAT today. Quick question: Does anyone know approximately how many questions a 2nd grader needs to get correct to qualify? I read that for 3rd graders it seemed to be around 35 out of 50.
Also, anyone get scores back yet for 2nd or 3rd grade and anything interesting to share on that?
Thanks

Thanks Dottie, you are always so helpful. I expect he will do quite well on the verbal. I don't think he will hit the math though, especially since he ran out of time, but we will see. We will re-test next year anyway, since he is a young 6. I'll be watching the mailbox. As parents, we are just happy that there is an an out-of-grade test that he can take now, so we can get some idea of how he compares.
Most importantly it was his first standardized test and he loved the experience! The testing room was filled with adults and he didn't seem fazed in the least.