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Grades 7 8
Next steps for families of CTY Talent Search students

International 2012 - 2013

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Dear CTY Talent Search Family: Were pleased that youve enrolled your child in the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) 20122013 Talent Search. CTY identifies and develops the academic talents of the most promising young people of the next generation. The founder of Facebook and the cofounder of Google are CTY alumniproof that self-described CTYers grow up to lead their generation and shape the course of history. Now that your child is enrolled in the Talent Search, youll proceed to the next steptesting. This booklet spells out the test options available to your child and lets you know how to take the next step and sign up to test. CTYs Talent Search will provide you with a new type of knowledge about your childs current academic development, as well as a way to affirm, recognize, and celebrate academic talent and motivation. Our goal is to help young intellects to take flight. Perhaps someday your child will look back and credit CTY as one of the boosters that helped him or her reach the stars. Welcome to CTY, and best wishes as you take the next step and sign your child up to test. Sincerely,

Elizabeth Albert Senior Director, Academic Programs and Services

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2 7 10 12 14 15 20 21 22 Above-grade-level testing: What is it? SAT about the test and how to register SCAT about the test and how to register STB about the test and how to register Prometric policies Prometric test centers SAT Valid ID Form SCAT test scheduling worksheet STB test scheduling worksheet

By participating in this years CTY Talent Search, your child joins children from all U.S. states and 120 countries since 1979.

Accreditation
The Center for Talented Youth is accredited for grades 5 through 12 by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, 215-662-5603.

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Above-grade-level testing: What is it?

By Carol Mills, Ph.D.

Above-grade-level testing is what makes CTYs Talent Search and testing different from the testing that students usually encounter. Typically, students will take a test designed for a student his or her age or grade. This is true even for admission into a schools gifted and talented program.

I. Above-grade-level testing is useful for the following reasons

1. Very bright students often perform at the top percentiles* on grade-level tests. When student score at the top percentiles, the tests may be imprecise measures of true ability. Why? Because students with these scores have hit the ceiling of the test. The test cant discern if the student has reached his or her level of ability, or if he/she could correctly answer even more difficult questions. 2. When students at the top percentiles take an abovegrade-level test, the resulting scores spread out into an (approximately) normal distribution. In other words, a curve develops, with most students performing at the middle, and fewer at the low and high ends. This result highlights that students who originally scored at the top percentiles on grade-level tests were not all the same with respect to their abilities (or their academic needs). 3. The higher ceiling of an above-grade-level test allows us to test the limits of a students ability. For many highly able students, this is the first time that they can see and appreciate the full extent of their own abilities. 4. Above-grade-level testing identifies students with the highest level of academic ability who have the greatest need for advanced-level and fast-paced course work.

II. More ways the tests are useful

Good standardized test scores are objective measures of a childs ability. They are not influenced by a teachers individual perception of a student, the good student bias, or parental aspirations for their child. With respect to above-grade-level tests, research done by the Center shows that strong scores on such tests are highly predictive of a students ability to succeed in advanced-level courses. The SAT, in particular, is a highly reliable, valid indicator of a students current level of academic ability. The SAT assesses reasoning skills and all the more so for CTYs students because most of our students take the SAT before they have been exposed to the level of content on the exam. Research studies conducted by CTY and the Educational Testing Service (ETS) confirm the reliability, validity, and appropriateness of the SAT for the students in our Talent Search. Similar research supports the validity and appropriateness of the ACT and the School and College Ability Test (SCAT) for the students in CTYs Talent Search.

*CTY conducted its original research with students at the 97th percentile or higher, and our Talent Search now includes students at the 95th percentile and higher.

Visit: cty.jhu.edu/talent/testing
Detailed information about each test Practice materials Registration instructions

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TestingA small step toward a big destination

Discover.
Youll see a new way of looking at your math and verbal talents.

Participate!
Youll open the doors to CTY, including courses for qualified students.

Be recognized.
Youll receive a certificate to honor you for testing. Top-scorers receive high honors, medals, and can earn scholarships.

Grow confidently.
Youll learn about yourself. Participants report stronger academic self-identity afterward.

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Now its time to choose your test.

SAT SCAT School and College Ability Test STB Spatial Test Battery

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SAT
Test type: Paper-based Test length: 3 hours Test sections: Mathematics, Critical Reading, Writing Testing dates: 7 dates (Oct Jun) Test locations: High schools and some colleges Test fee: $81 (uS) ** Additional surcharge for India/Pakistan $24 (uS) Receive test results by mail: From SAT several weeks after test View test results in MyCTY: 5-6 weeks after test

TEST SECTIONS AND QUESTIONS The SAT includes three sections: The critical reading questions measure how well students understand what they read using sentence completion and passage-based reading questions. There are 67 multiple-choice questions in this section. The mathematics questions assess students ability to apply math concepts, solve problems, and understand charts, tables, and graphs. Students do not need to memorize formulasthey are provided. There are 44 multiple-choice questions and 10 questions that ask students to fill in their own answers. The writing questions ask students to communicate ideas clearly and effectively and apply the rules of standard written English. There are 49 multiple-choice questions in addition to the essay question. Please note that CTY does not consider the writing section score for its programs. TEST TIMING The total testing time for the SAT (not including breaks or setup time) is 3 hours and 45 minutes. The 25-minute essay will always be the first subsection of the SAT, followed by six 25-minute subsections and two 20-minute sections. The test always ends with a 10-minute multiple-choice writing subsection. There are three 5-minute breaks during the test: one after the second subsection, one after the fourth subsection, and one after the sixth subsection. Note: Students may have snacks and drinks during the breaks in designated areas only. SCORING Each section of the SAT is scored on a scale of 200 800. For the writing, each essay is scored independently by two readers. One of the 25-minute subsections does not count toward the final score. This unscored subsection, known as the variable or equating subsection, may be a critical reading, mathematics, or multiple-choice writing subsection.

HIGHLIGHTS CTYs longest-used test, since 1979 The most widely used college admission test The only test considered for CTYs Study of Exceptional Talent Results are trusted the world over ABOUT THE TE ST The SAT measures students skills in reading, writing, and mathin addition to how students think, solve problems, and communicate. Results show how 7th & 8th grade Talent Search participants current development compares to high school test-takers worldwide.

REGISTRATI ON The mail-in registration form for the SAT is inside the envelope that accompanies The Paper Registration Guide for the SAT and SAT Subject Tests. When completing the registration form, take special note of the following: 1. Boxes 1-10 must be complete; Box 4 is optional and Omit Box 5. 2. Box 11a you must enter the CTY Talent Search Code 5334 3. Box 13 must be completed to ensure you receive your test scores. 4. Boxes 14-21 must be fully completed; read and sign Box 23 5. Box 22 omit. For questions please contact CTY at: ctyinfo@jhu.edu or call 1.410.735.6278. Visit The College Board website for testing centers and general questions: www.collegeboard.org. TEST REGI STRATION Review the SAT information in this packet and on the SAT website before registering. Please note: If your child needs testing accommodations, please consult The Paper Registration Guide for the SAT and SAT Subject Tests or visit www.collegeboard.org for more information. The SAT is given on specific days: Test on November 3, 2012 Registration must be received by October 4. Test on December 1, 2012 Registration must be received by November 1. Test on January 26, 2013 Registration must be received by December 28. Test on May 4, 2013 Registration must be received by April 5. Test on June 1, 2013 Registration must be received by May 2.

Important information for international registration deadlines International deadlines apply to anyone testing outside of the united States and u.S. territories. International registration materials must be received by the international deadlines. Deadlines expire at midnight Eastern Time. There is no late registration for international testing. Online and telephone registrations must be completed by the international deadline dates listed above. Students registering through international representatives must submit their paper registration with full payment in time to arrive by the early registration deadline. Sunday administrations usually occur the day after each Saturday test date, for students who cannot test on Saturday due to religious observance. The language with listening tests are offered only in November. Be sure your student is aware of restrictions that may apply to him or her. Test early, by January, if you are interested in CTYs 2013 summer programs. Registration for summer begins in January 2013.

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To resister for the SAT

Sign up online at sat.collegeboard.org for the SAT, if your child is 13 or older. Go to sat.collegeboard.org/register and follow the directions. For a paper score report, choose I want to receive a paper score report mailed to my home address from the personal information screen. SAT purges 7th and 8th grade student scores in June of each year, so this will be your childs only SAT record. Click Print my Admission Ticket for the document your child must have that for test center. Click Send my SAT Scores and select Johns Hopkins university Center for Talented Youth. This is the only way well receive your childs scores. Sign up using the paper form (sent via mail), if your child is not yet 13. Item 5: leave blank Item 9: select SAT and your test date Item 11a. Make sure 5334 is entered. Otherwise we wont receive your childs scores. Item 22. Leave blank. Youll receive your childs admission ticket no later than one week prior to the scheduled test. Important: if you do not receive a ticket, call SAT customer service at 18667567346.

Strategy and preparation Review the sample SAT test materials available online at sat.collegeboard.org/practice. Receiving SAT scores If you register for the test by paper, or requested it during online registration, you will receive your score report from SAT in the mail about 5 weeks after testing. You will receive your scores before CTY receives them. If you have not received them by this time, please contact SAT at sat.collegeboard.org/scores. SAT retesting Students may take the SAT as many times as they wish. Simply reregister directly with SAT.

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SCAT
Test type: Computerized Test length: 60 75 minutes Test sections: Quantitative and Verbal Testing dates: By appointment July 1 June 30 Test locations: Prometric test centers Test fee: Fees vary by country Receive test results by mail: From CTY 5 weeks after test View test results in MyCTY: 5 business days after test HIGHLIGHTS Shortest testing time Convenient optionfastest way to get results if attempting to qualify for CTY online or summer programs ABOUT THE TE ST Since 1985, the Center for Talented Youth has identified talented students in elementary grades using the School and College Ability Test (SCAT). In May 1996, CTY purchased all rights to the SCAT from ETS and entered into an agreement with Prometric to computerize the SCAT and make the test available at computer test centers. Because this is an above-grade-level test, after the test, youll receive information that shows how your childs scores compare to that of students in his or her grade as well as students in the higher grades for whom the test questions were originally designed.

TEST SECTIONS AND QUESTIONS The SCAT test has two sections, verbal and quantitative. Each section contains 55 questions, including five unidentified experimental items that do not count toward the students score. The verbal section measures a students understanding of the meaning of words and verbal reasoning ability. Verbal questions are multiple-choice analogies, which require a student to choose the best pair of words to complete an analogy. Often, there may appear to be more than one answer that fits the analogy, but the correct answer is the one that best completes the analogy. The quantitative section measures a students understanding of fundamental number operations. The quantitative questions are multiple-choice mathematical comparisons, which require a student to compare two mathematical quantities and determine which is greater. Problems are intended to measure mathematical reasoning ability and thus often do not require computation. TEST TIMING The two sections are each 22 minutes long, with additional time for tutorials. They are separated by an optional, student-directed 10-minute break. Student-directed means that the test center administrator will not start and end the break. It is the students responsibility to return to the test on time. If students take any other breaks during the test, timing will continue. Your appointment time will be for 90 minutes, but testing will usually take less than one hour. The maximum time for the test is 54 minutes, including the optional break. Note: Parents must remain at the test center during testing. Parents of testing students will need an ID. SCORING The SCAT scaled scores range from 400 to 516 depending on the level the student takes. For more details on score ranges, please visit cty.jhu.edu/talent/testing. The scaled scores are based on the number of questions the student answers correctly out of 50.

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TEST REGI STRATION (See SCAT Test Scheduling Worksheet on page 21.) STRATEGY A N D PREPARATION Review the sample SCAT test materials available online at cty.jhu.edu/talent/testing. RECEIVING SCAT SCORES Parents and students may access SCAT results five business days after testing through their MyCTY accounts (ctyjhu.org/mycty). An official SCAT score report explaining the test results will be mailed to you within five weeks of

the test date. Along with your SCAT scores, youll receive a certificate of participation and a resource booklet called After the Test. Information on the CTY programs for which your child is eligible will be sent separately. If you do not receive your score report, please call CTY at 410-735-6278. SCAT RETESTING The SCAT may be taken twice during an academic year. You may request a new eligibility number required to retest through your childs MyCTY account, ctyjhu.org/mycty.

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STB (Grades 7-8)

Testing type: Computerized Test length: 75 90 minutes Test sections: 4 sections related to spatial ability Testing dates: By appointment July 1 June 30 Test locations: Prometric test centers Test fees: Fees vary by country Receive test results by mail: From CTY 5 weeks after test View test results in MyCTY: 5 business days after test

TEST SECTIONS AND QUESTIONS Visual Memory Learning Phase (22 shapes): 8 minutes Surface Development (30 questions): 12 minutes Block Rotation (20 questions): 9 minutes Visual Memory Recall Phase (20 questions): 8 minutes Perspectives (22 questions): 19 minutes TEST TIMING Each subtest will be timed separately. Within the subtests, easy tasks will come first and more difficult ones later. All items are multiple choice, and each task will have only one correct solution. Students will have a timer indicating the time remaining in the subtest and should pace themselves accordingly, remembering that later questions are more difficult. Students may also skip tasks in the subtest and return to them later. Students who wish to change an answer to a question already completed may go back and do so (only within the subtest). However, you may not move between different subtestsyou may work on only one subtest at a time. An appointment time at the test center will be for 2 hours; however, some students manage to take the test in under 30 minutes. Testing times of more than 90 minutes are the exception. Note: Parents must remain at the test center during testing. SCORING Each subtest is scored separately. Students will receive a percentile rank for each subtest. Students will also receive a scaled score from 200 800, which represents a total or overall score for the test. CTY uses the scaled score to determine program eligibility into the Centers math and science courses. (STB scores are not considered for humanities and writing course eligibility.)

HIGHLIGHTS Unique test that measures spatial ability Appropriate for students seeking to qualify for CTY math or science courses Convenient option can get results quickly Taken on computer at Prometric test centers worldwide ABOUT THE TE ST The Spatial Test Battery (STB) was developed by The Johns Hopkins university Center for Talented Youth after seven years of research on the critical components of scientific innovation. Spatial ability is the ability to understand and remember the spatial relationships among objects, manipulate images in space, and visualize how separate parts of complex physical systems interrelate. This ability can be viewed as a unique type of intelligence, distinguishable from verbal, mathematical, and other forms of intellectual talent. This test is designed primarily for students who have an interest in, or demonstrated talents in, mathematical, computer, and scientific studies. However, it may also be of interest to students who excel in the arts and humanities, as it may reveal unrecognized talents. Along with an assessment of verbal, mathematical, and other forms of ability, the recognition of spatial ability provides a more comprehensive profile of talents that can be used for academic and career planning. 12

TEST REGI STRATION (See STB Test Scheduling Worksheet on page 22) STRATEGY A N D PREPARATION Review the sample STB test materials available online by clicking Sample Items at cty.jhu.edu/talent/testing/ about/stb.html. RECEIVING STB SCORES Parents and students may access STB results five business days after testing through their MyCTY accounts. An official STB score report will be mailed to you within five weeks of

the test date. Along with your scores, youll receive a certificate of participation and a resource booklet called After the Test. Information on the CTY programs for which your child is eligible will be sent separately. If you do not receive your score report, please call CTY at 410-735-6278. STB RETESTING The STB may be taken twice during an academic year. You may request a new eligibility number required to retest through your childs MyCTY account, ctyjhu.org/mycty.

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PROMETRIC (for SCAT and STB)
CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULING (for SCAT and STB) If you know within at least 48 hours of your testing appointment that you would like to cancel or reschedule, log onto www.prometric.com/jHUCTY/ or contact the Prometric Call Center at 1-800-688-5796 to speak with a customer service representative. (Note: A message cannot be left on voice mail to cancel or reschedule an appointment.) If you determine that you will be unable to make your appointment less than 48 hours before your scheduled test time, please wait until the scheduled appointment time has passed, then call Prometric and ask the call center representative to reset your eligibility. If you missed your appointment, please call the Prometric Call Center at 1-800-688-5796 and ask them to reset your eligibility. You will then be able to schedule a new appointment. Rescheduling due to Illness or Extenuating Circumstances If you missed your appointment because your child was ill or due to some other extenuating circumstance and can provide a doctors note or appropriate documentation to Prometric, you may not be required to pay the rescheduling fee. If you would like to submit such documentation, please contact the Prometric Candidate Care Department at 1-800-853-6769. Make them aware of the situation, then fax your documentation to Prometric Candidate Care at 1-800-853-6781. Please make sure your contact information is clearly visible on your materials. Lateness/No-show If you do not show up for your test appointment or if you arrive more than 30 minutes late and cannot be seated, you will have to pay an additional rescheduling fee. Rescheduling: Amount of notice before test 10 or more days 2-9 days 48 hours or less No fee. $20 Fee varies by country. Fee varies by country. Cancellation: Amount of notice before test 10 or more days 2 9 days 48 hours or less Missed appointment No fee. Full fee credited. $20. Balance of test fee credited. Full test fee is forfeited. Full test fee is forfeited.

DISABILITIES (for SCAT and STB) 1. Obtain a Nonstandard Testing Accommodations form from CTY at cty.jhu.edu/disability/testing or by contacting us at 410-735-6278 or ctyinfo@jhu.edu. Submit the form with documentation from a school official or other professional indicating a diagnosis and recommending accommodations to: Dr. Emiko Kasahara CTY Diagnostic and Counseling Center McAuley Hall, Suite 400 5801 Smith Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21209 Fax: 410-735-6200 or Email: dcc@jhu.edu 3. The Diagnostic and Counseling Center will decide on the request within 10 working days and inform parents of the decision.

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4. Once you obtain approval from CTY, you will receive a telephone number to call to register through the Special Accommodations Department of the Prometric Call Center. Please contact Prometric at least 30 days before your desired appointment date to allow time for the requested accommodations to be made. Parents who fail to appear for their testing appointment will be charged any fees CTY incurred to arrange for special accommodation testing.

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PROMETRIC TEST CENTERS (for SCAT and STB)

Listed below are the testing centers that are now available. There may be changes to this information. For an up-to-date list of test centers by country, and to schedule your testing appointment, please visit www.prometric.com/jhucty or call the Regional Call Center. If you live more than 100 kms from the test center closest to you, please arrange to take a paper-based SCAT by following the directions on our website at http://cty.jhu.edu/gifted/dcc/InternationalSCAT.html
COUNTRY
ARGENTINA ARMENIA AuSTRALIA AuSTRALIA AuSTRALIA AuSTRIA BAHRAIN BANGLADESH BOLIVIA BOTSWANA BRAZIL BRAZIL BRAZIL BRAZIL BRAZIL BRAZIL BuLGARIA CANADA CANADA CANADA CANADA CANADA CANADA CANADA CANADA CANADA CANADA CANADA CANADA

CITY
BuENOS AIRES YEREVAN MELBOuRNE PERTH SYDNEY VIENNA MANAMA DHAKA LA PAZ GABORONE BELO HORIZONTE BRASILIA CuRITIBA RECIFE RIO DE JANEIRO SAO PAuLO SOFIA CALGARY EDMONTON VANCOuVER/ BuRNABY WINNIPEG ST. JOHNS/ MEMORIAL uNIV. HALIFAX TORONTO LONDON ON HAMILTON ON TORONTO-WILLIS OTTAWA MONTRAL

SCAT Test Fee $68 $73 $84 $84 $84 $73 $73 $84 $68 $73 $68 $68 $68 $68 $68 $68 $73 $56 $56 $56 $56 $56 $56 $56 $56 $56 $56 $56 $56

SCAT Reschedule Fee $47 $52 $63 $63 $63 $52 $52 $63 $47 $52 $47 $47 $47 $47 $47 $47 $52 $38 $38 $38 $38 $38 $38 $38 $38 $38 $38 $38 $38

STB Test Fee $93 $98 $108 $108 $108 $98 $98 $108 $93 $98 $93 $93 $93 $93 $93 $93 $98 $77 $77 $77 $77 $77 $77 $77 $77 $77 $77 $77 $77

STB Reschedule Fee $52 $60 $69 $69 $69 $60 $60 $69 $52 $60 $52 $52 $52 $52 $52 $52 $60 $38 $38 $38 $38 $38 $38 $38 $38 $38 $38 $38 $38

Regional Contact Center Phone 1-443-751-4995 31 320 239 540 603-7628-3333 603-7628-3333 603-7628-3333 31 320 239 540 31-320-239-530 603-7628-3333 1-443-751-4995 31- 320- 239- 593 1-443-751-4995 1-443-751-4995 1-443-751-4995 1-443-751-4995 1-443-751-4995 1-443-751-4995 31 320 239 540 (800) 688-5796 (800) 688-5796 (800) 688-5796 (800) 688-5796 (800) 688-5796 (800) 688-5796 (800) 688-5796 (800) 688-5796 (800) 688-5796 (800) 688-5796 (800) 688-5796 (800) 688-5796

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COUNTRY
CANADA CHILE CHINA CHINA CHINA CHINA CHINA CHINA CHINA CHINA CHINA CHINA CHINA CHINA CHINA COLOMBIA COLOMBIA CROATIA CZECH REPuBLIC DENMARK DOMINICAN REPuBLIC EGYPT EGYPT FINLAND FRANCE FRANCE GEORGIA GERMANY GERMANY GERMANY GERMANY GHANA GREECE GuATEMALA

CITY
SASKATOON SANTIAGO BEIJING CHANGSHA CHENGDu DALIAN GuANGZHOu HARBIN JINAN KuNMING NANJING SHANGHAI WuHAN XIAMEN XIAN BOGOTA CALI ZAGREB PRAGuE COPENHAGEN SANTO DOMINGO ALEXANDRIA CAIRO HELSINKI PARIS TOuLOuSE TBLISI BERLIN FRANKFuRT HAMBuRG MuNICH ACCRA ATHENS GuATEMALA CITY

SCAT Test Fee $56 $68 $176 $176 $176 $176 $176 $176 $176 $176 $176 $176 $176 $176 $176 $68 $68 $73 $73 $73 $68 $73 $73 $73 $73 $73 $73 $73 $73 $73 $73 $73 $73 $68

SCAT Reschedule Fee $38 $47 $152 $152 $152 $152 $152 $152 $152 $152 $152 $152 $152 $152 $152 $47 $47 $52 $52 $52 $47 $52 $52 $52 $52 $52 $52 $52 $52 $52 $52 $52 $52 $47

STB Test Fee $77 $93 $206 $206 $206 $206 $206 $206 $206 $206 $206 $206 $206 $206 $206 $93 $93 $98 $98 $98 $93 $98 $98 $98 $98 $98 $98 $98 $98 $98 $98 $98 $98 $93

STB Reschedule Fee $38 $52 $167 $167 $167 $167 $167 $167 $167 $167 $167 $167 $167 $167 $167 $52 $52 $60 $60 $60 $52 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $52

Regional Contact Center Phone (800) 688-5796 1-443-751-4995 86-10-823-45674 86-10-823-45674 86-10-823-45674 86-10-823-45674 86-10-823-45674 86-10-823-45674 86-10-823-45674 86-10-823-45674 86-10-823-45674 86-10-823-45674 86-10-823-45674 86-10-823-45674 86-10-823-45674 1-443-751-4995 1-443-751-4995 31 320 239 540 31 320 239 540 31 320 239 540 1-443-751-4995 31-320-239-530 31-320-239-530 31 320 239 540 31 320 239 540 31 320 239 540 31 320 239 540 31 320 239 540 31 320 239 540 31 320 239 540 31 320 239 540 31- 320- 239- 593 31 320 239 540 1-443-751-4995

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COUNTRY
HONG KONG HuNGARY INDIA INDIA INDIA INDIA INDIA INDIA INDIA INDIA INDIA INDONESIA ISRAEL ITALY ITALY JAPAN JAPAN JAPAN JORDAN KAZAKHSTAN KENYA KOREA KuWAIT LATVIA LEBANON LITHuANIA LuXEMBOuRG MALAYSIA MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO NEPAL NETHERLANDS NEW ZEALAND

CITY
HONG KONG BuDAPEST AHMEDEBAD ALLAHABAD BANGALORE CALCuTTA CHENNAI HYDERABAD NEW DELHI MuMBAI TRIVANDRuM JAKARTA TEL AVIV MILAN ROME OSAKA TOKYO KANAGAWA AMMAN ALMATY NAIROBI SEOuL KuWAIT CITY RIGA BEIRuT VILNIuS LuXEMBOuRG KuALA LuMPuR GuADALAJARA MEXICO CITY MONTERREY KATHMANDu AMSTERDAM AuCKLAND

SCAT Test Fee $176 $73 $61 $61 $61 $61 $61 $61 $61 $61 $61 $84 $73 $73 $73 $131 $131 $131 $73 $73 $73 $84 $73 $73 $73 $73 $73 $84 $62 $62 $62 $84 $73 $82

SCAT Reschedule Fee $152 $52 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $63 $52 $52 $52 $108 $108 $108 $52 $52 $52 $63 $52 $52 $52 $52 $52 $63 $45 $45 $45 $63 $52 $63

STB Test Fee $206 $98 $82 $82 $82 $82 $82 $82 $82 $82 $82 $108 $98 $98 $98 $118 $118 $118 $98 $98 $98 $108 $98 $98 $98 $98 $98 $108 $87 $87 $87 $108 $98 $105

STB Reschedule Fee $167 $60 $44 $44 $44 $44 $44 $44 $44 $44 $44 $69 $60 $60 $60 $119 $119 $119 $60 $60 $60 $69 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $69 $50 $50 $50 $69 $60 $69

Regional Contact Center Phone 603-7628-3333 31 320 239 540 91-124-414-7700 91-124-414-7700 91-124-414-7700 91-124-414-7700 91-124-414-7700 91-124-414-7700 91-124-414-7700 91-124-414-7700 91-124-414-7700 603-7628-3333 31-320-239-530 31 320 239 540 31 320 239 540 81-3-5541-4800 81-3-5541-4800 81-3-5541-4800 31-320-239-530 31 320 239 540 31- 320- 239- 593 603-7628-3333 31-320-239-530 31 320 239 540 31-320-239-530 31 320 239 540 31 320 239 540 603-7628-3333 1-443-751-4995 1-443-751-4995 1-443-751-4995 603-7628-3333 31 320 239 540 603-7628-3333

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COUNTRY
NIGERIA NIGERIA PAKISTAN PAKISTAN PAKISTAN PERu PHILIPPINES PHILIPPINES POLAND PORTuGAL QATAR ROMANIA RuSSIA RuSSIA SAuDI ARABIA SAuDI ARABIA SERBIA SINGAPORE SLOVAKIA SLOVENIA SOuTH AFRICA SOuTH AFRICA SPAIN SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN TAIWAN TANZANIA THAILAND TuNISIA TuRKEY TuRKEY TuRKEY ABuJA LAGOS ISLAMABAD KARACHI LAHORE LIMA CEBu CITY MANILA WARSAW LISBON DOHA BuCHAREST MOSCOW ST. PETERSBuRG DAMMAM MEN DAMMAM WOMEN BELGRADE SINGAPORE BRATISLAVA LJuBLJANA CAPE TOWN JOHANNESBuRG BARCELONA MADRID STOCKHOLM GENEVA KAOHSIuNG TAIPEI DAR ES SALAAM BANGKOK TuNIS ANKARA ISTANBuL IZMIR

CITY

SCAT Test Fee $73 $73 $84 $84 $84 $68 $84 $84 $73 $73 $73 $73 $73 $73 $73 $73 $73 $84 $73 $73 $73 $73 $73 $73 $71 $73 $84 $84 $73 $84 $71 $73 $73 $73

SCAT Reschedule Fee $52 $52 $63 $63 $63 $47 $63 $63 $52 $52 $52 $52 $52 $52 $52 $52 $52 $63 $52 $52 $52 $52 $52 $52 $52 $52 $63 $63 $52 $63 $52 $52 $52 $52

STB Test Fee $98 $98 $108 $108 $108 $93 $108 $108 $98 $98 $98 $98 $98 $98 $98 $98 $98 $108 $98 $98 $98 $98 $98 $98 $95 $98 $108 $108 $98 $108 $95 $98 $98 $98

STB Reschedule Fee $60 $60 $69 $69 $69 $52 $69 $69 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $69 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $76 $60 $69 $69 $60 $69 $76 $60 $60 $60

Regional Contact Center Phone 31- 320- 239- 593 31- 320- 239- 593 603-7628-3333 603-7628-3333 603-7628-3333 1-443-751-4995 603-7628-3333 603-7628-3333 31 320 239 540 31 320 239 540 31-320-239-530 31 320 239 540 31 320 239 540 31 320 239 540 31-320-239-530 31-320-239-530 31 320 239 540 603-7628-3333 31 320 239 540 31 320 239 540 31- 320- 239- 593 31- 320- 239- 593 31 320 239 540 31 320 239 540 31 320 239 540 31 320 239 540 603-7628-3333 603-7628-3333 31- 320- 239- 593 603-7628-3333 31-320-239-530 31 320 239 540 31 320 239 540 31 320 239 540

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CITY
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SCAT Test Fee $73 $73 $73 $73 $73 $73 $68 $84

SCAT Reschedule Fee $52 $52 $52 $52 $52 $52 $47 $63

STB Test Fee $98 $98 $98 $98 $98 $98 $93 $108

STB Reschedule Fee $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $52 $69

Regional Contact Center Phone 31- 320- 239- 593 31 320 239 540 31-320-239-530 31 320 239 540 31 320 239 540 31 320 239 540 1-443-751-4995 603-7628-3333

For cancellation and rescheduling only: uSA, Canada, Latin America, and all other uS territories: 1-800-853-6769 Europe: 31-320-239-540 Middle East: 31-320-239-530 Africa: 31-320-239-593 India: 91-124-414-7700 Japan: 81-3-5541-4800 Asia Pacific: 603-7628-3333

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FORMS SAT Valid Identification

The student and parent must sign and date this form below. STUDENT: Show this form to the Test Supervisor when you take the SAT. This is NOT the SAT Admission Ticket. This form must be presented WITH your SAT Admission Ticket. This form is valid ONLY when the student has registered for the SAT and has received an SAT Admission Ticket from the College Board. If you have not received your SAT Admission Ticket one week before the test date, you must call SAT Customer Service at (866) 756-7346. TEST SUPERVISOR: The bearer of this I.D. is a participant in CTY Talent Search: Grades 7-8, sponsored by the Center for Talented Youth at Johns Hopkins university. Please admit the bearer of this I.D. to the test center, if s/he has an SAT Admission Ticket that matches the students information on your test center attendance roster. Please note that this student is NOT required to have photo identification. Consult your SAT Supervisors Manual for detailed information.

Student Signature

Date

Parent/Guardian Signature

Date

Note: Testing regulations require that only those individuals actually taking the SAT be allowed in the testing center. Parents/guardians, visitors, and school personnel who are not assisting with the test administration must leave the building/campus while the test administration is in progress (including during the breaks) and cannot return until it has been completed. Waiting accommodations will not be

available, so parents/guardians and other visitors should make arrangements to meet students after the examination outside the building/campus. Cooperation with this regulation will help ensure an orderly administration of the SAT and minimize distraction for all test-takers. Thank you. Please take a passport or valid identification.

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SCAT TEST SCHEDULING WORKSHEET
Know your SCAT eligibility number You will be required to have your 9-digit SCAT Eligibility Number from CTY before you call to schedule your SCAT testing appointment. If you received this guide by mail, your childs testing eligibility number is printed on the registration packet envelope. If you received this guide by email, your childs eligibility number was in the body of an email from CTY. If youve lost or cannot find the eligibility number, you can access it by logging into MyCTY at ctyjhu.org/mycty. Please make sure that the third digit in the eligibility number reflects your childs current grade. If it does not, STOP, DO NOT REGISTER and please contact CTY immediately at 410-735-6278. Record your 9-digit number here: Choose your options 1. When would you like your child to test? However, if you are interested in 2013 Summer Programs, please test as early as possible. Registration for summer courses opens in January and spaces fill quickly. You can record your appointment information below. If you are not sure of the location of the test center, ask for directions when you schedule your appointment. Confirmation number: Test date and time: Test Center address: Test Center telephone: Confirmation of Appointment If you telephone to schedule an appointment, this sheet will be your only confirmation. If you make an appointment online, you will receive an email confirmation.

2.

What testing location would be convenient for you? (See list of centers on page 15.)

3.

If paying by credit card, please have your credit card number, expiration date and the three-digit code on the back of your card handy. If paying by electronic check, have your checkbook available.

Now schedule your test appointment You can make an appointment with Prometric online at www.prometric.com/jhucty or by calling the regional centers listed on pages 15 -19. The call center is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST on weekdays. The SCAT test fee varies, and is payable by credit card or electronic check. The fee will be charged immediately. Please call or go online at least three weeks before your preferred testing date. Students must test by June 30, 2013.

Note: Remember to bring this page to the test center on the day of the examination. On test day, please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment. Parents must bring a photo ID. Parents will be asked to sign a Prometric Parental Release Form when checking in the student. Parents must remain in the test center for the duration of the testing. I agree to have my child take the SCAT. Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

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e Test STB TEST SCHEDULING WORKSHEET

Know your STB eligibility number You will be required to have your 7-digit STB Eligibility Number from CTY before you call to schedule your STB testing appointment. If you received this guide by mail, your childs testing eligibility number is printed on the registration packet envelope. If you received this guide by email, your childs eligibility number was in the body of an email from CTY. If youve lost or cannot find the eligibility number, you can access it by logging into MyCTY at ctyjhu.org/mycty. Record your 7-digit number here:

Choose your options 1. When would you like your child to test?

by June 30, 2013. However, if you are interested in 2013 Summer Programs, please test as early as possible. Registration for summer courses opens in January and spaces fill quickly. You can record your appointment information below. If you are not sure of the location of the test center, ask for directions when you schedule your appointment. Confirmation number: Test date and time: Test Center address: Test Center telephone: Confirmation of Appointment If you telephone to schedule an appointment, this sheet will be your only confirmation. If you make an appointment online, you will receive an email confirmation.

2.

What testing location would be convenient for you? (See list of centers on pages 15-19.)

3.

If paying by credit card, please have your credit card number, expiration date and the three-digit code on the back of your card handy. If paying by electronic check, have your checkbook available.

Now schedule your test appointment You can make an appointment with Prometric online at www.prometric.com/jhucty or by calling the regional centers listed on pages 15 -19. The call center is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST on weekdays. The STB test fee varies, and is payable by credit card or electronic check. The fee will be charged immediately. Please call or go online at least three weeks before your preferred testing date. Students must test

Note: Remember to bring this page to the test center on the day of the examination. On test day, please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment. Parents must bring a photo ID. Parents will be asked to sign a Prometric Parental Release Form when checking in the student. Parents must remain in the test center for the duration of the testing. I agree to have my child take the STB. Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

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TEST DAY CHECKLIST

SAT: Admission ticket (sent to you from SAT) Valid ID for student (SAT page 20) Sharpened No. 2 pencils with erasers Watch (without an audible alarm) Acceptable calculator Snacks/drinks for breaks SCAT and STB: Test Scheduling Worksheet (SCAT page 21; STB page 22) Parent Photo ID

General Information
Center for Talented Youth McAuley Hall 5801 Smith Ave., Suite 400 Baltimore, Maryland 21209 Phone: 410-735-6278 Fax: 410-735-6220 Email: ctyinfo@jhu.edu En Espaol: Phone: 410-735-6095 Western Regional Office CTY Western Regional Office Johns Hopkins University 4551 Glencoe Ave. Suite 165 Marina del Rey, CA 90292 Phone: 310-754-4100 Fax: 310-823-6370