Before the Test Grades 7–8 2015–2016

Before the Test
2015–2016
International
Grades 7–8
Next steps for families of CTY Talent Search students
cty.jhu.edu/talent/testing
Before the Test
Dear CTY Talent Search Family:
We’re pleased that you’ve enrolled your child in the Johns Hopkins Center
for Talented Youth (CTY) 2015–2016 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
co-founder of Google are CTY alumni—proof that self-described “CTYers”
grow up to lead their generation and shape the course of history.
Your child’s next step with CTY is testing. This booklet spells out the test
options available and lets you know how to sign up for the test you choose.
CTY’s Talent Search will provide you with new information about your
child’s academic development, and serve as an entry point to CTY’s
signature programs and resources. Welcome.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Albert
Senior Director, Academic Programs and Services
FORMS
Before the Test
Contents
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Above-grade-level testing: What is it?
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SAT: About the test and how to register
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SCAT: About the test and how to register
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STB: About the test and how to register
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Prometric policies
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Prometric test centers 16
SAT Valid ID Form
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SCAT scheduling worksheet
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STB scheduling worksheet
By participating in
this year’s CTY Talent
Search, your child joins
children from all U.S.
states and 120 countries
who have participated in
our programs since CTY
was founded in 1979.
Accreditation
The Center for Talented Youth is accredited for grades K through 12 by
the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Before the Test
Above-grade-level testing: What is it?
Above-grade-level testing is what makes CTY’s Talent Search different from the testing students
usually encounter. Typically, students take tests tailored to their age or grade. This is true even for
admission into most schools’ gifted and talented programs.
Very bright students often perform at the top
percentiles or higher on grade-level tests. When
they do, the tests may be imprecise measures of
true ability. Why? Because students with these
scores have often “hit the ceiling” of the test.
The test doesn’t discern whether the student has
reached his or her level of ability or could answer
even more difficult questions correctly.
When students at the top percentiles take an
above-grade-level test, the resulting scores
spread out into an (approximately) normal
distribution. In other words, a curve develops,
with most students performing in the middle
range, 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.
The higher ceiling of an above-grade-level test
allows us to “test the limits” of a student’s
ability. For many highly able students, this is the
first time that they can see and appreciate the
full extent of their own abilities. Above-gradelevel testing identifies students who have the
greatest need for advanced-level and fast-paced
coursework.
Good standardized test scores are objective
measures of a child’s ability because they are not
influenced by a teacher’s individual perception
of a student, the “good student” bias, or parental
aspirations for their child.
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CTY offers seventh- and eighth-grade students a
choice of four tests as part of the Talent Search.
The SAT, ACT, and Advanced SCAT are all abovegrade-level tests developed for students several
years ahead of your child in school. They assess
quantitative and verbal reasoning abilities. The
Spatial Test Battery (STB) was developed by CTY
and normed on a CTY population; it assesses
spatial-reasoning abilities. Though taking more
than one test is optional, many students take
the STB in addition to the SAT, ACT, or SCAT,
to get a more complete profile of their verbal,
mathematical and spatial abilities.
The SAT, in particular, is a highly reliable, valid
indicator of a CTY student’s current level of
academic ability because most of our students
take it before they have been exposed to the
level of content on the exam. Research studies
conducted by CTY and the Educational Testing
Service 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, SCAT,
and STB for the students in CTY’s Talent Search.
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Visit:
cty.jhu.edu/talent/testing
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etailed information about
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each test
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Sample questions
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Registration instructions
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Testing—A small step toward
a big destination
Discover.
You’ll see a new way of looking at your
math and verbal talents.
Participate!
You’ll open the doors to CTY, including
courses for qualified students.
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Be recognized.
You’ll receive a certificate to honor you for
testing. Top-scorers are invited to special
recognition ceremonies.
Grow confidently.
You’ll learn about yourself. Participants report
stronger academic self-identity afterward.
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Now it’s time to
choose your test.
SAT
SCAT School and College Ability Test
STB Spatial Test Battery
SAT
Before the Test
SAT®
Note: College Board will launch a redesigned
SAT internationally on May 7, 2016. Qualifying
scores will not be established in time for 2016
CTY summer programs.
Test type: Paper-based
Test length: 3 hours
Test sections: Mathematics, Critical
Reading, Writing
Testing dates: May, June
Test locations: High schools and some
educational institutions
Test fee: $43 (U.S.) plus a non-U.S. regional
fee that ranges from $35 to $53. Regions and
fees are listed in the Student Registration
Guide and at sat.org/intl-fees
Receive test results by mail: From SAT
several weeks after test
TEST SECTIONS AND QUESTIONS
The SAT includes three tests (excluding the optional
Essay, which is not considered for CTY qualification):
• The Reading Test measures your comprehension
and reasoning skills. It focuses on careful reading
of passages in a wide group of subject areas.
There are 52 multiple-choice questions in this
section.
• The Writing and Language Test assesses your skills
in revising and editing a range of texts to improve
expression of ideas and to correct errors in
grammar, usage, and punctuation. There are 44
multiple-choice questions in this section.
• The Math Test has two portions: the Math Test - No
Calculator (20 questions, no calculator permitted),
and the Math Test - Calculator (38 questions). Most
questions are multiple-choice, but a few ask you to
arrive at the answer rather than select it. Questions
cover a range of math practices, from concepts
and operations to equations and data analysis.
View test results in MyCTY: Four weeks after test
TEST TIMING
HIGHLIGHTS
• CTY’s longest-used test, since 1979
• A globally used college admission test
• The only test considered for CTY’s
Study of Exceptional Talent
• Results are trusted the world over
ABOUT THE TEST
The SAT measures students’ skills in evidencebased reading and writing, and math, with an
emphasis on applying skills and knowledge to
answer questions and solve problems in real-life
contexts. Results show how seventh and eighth
grade Talent Search participants’ current
development compares to high school testtakers worldwide.
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The total testing time for the SAT (not including
breaks or setup time) is three hours. The sections
always go in the same order. Students receive a 10minute break after Section 1 and a 5-minute break
after Section 3. Note: Students may have snacks and
drinks during the breaks in designated areas only.
SCORING
You will receive a total score (400 to 1600) that
combines two section scores: Evidence-Based
Reading and Writing (200-800) and Math (200
-800). You will also receive three test scores, each
of them on a scale of 10 to 40: Reading, Writing and
Language, and Math. Learn more at
collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/scores.
BEFORE THE TEST • GRADES 7–8
SAT
Before the Test
REGISTRATION
The mail-in registration form for the SAT is inside the
envelope that accompanies the Student Registration
Guide for the SAT and SAT Subject Tests. When
completing the registration form, students need to
take special note of the following:
1. Complete all the shaded boxes except for Box
6 (no photo required) and 15c-e (no Subject
Tests).
2. Box 10, including 10c, must be completed to ensure
you received the test scores. Country codes are
listed at collegeboard.org/sat-codes.
3. Box 17a is prefilled with the CTY Talent Search
Code 5334 so that CTY receives the scores.
4. Your child must fill in the statement and sign the
form in box 14. You also must select the test options
for date, “SAT,” “SAT Test Fee,” in boxes 15a–b and
“Non-U.S. Regional Fee” in box 19.
5. Omit boxes 6, 7, 9, 11-13, and 18.
For questions please contact CTY at: [email protected]
or call 1-410-735-6278.
You can read more about the changes to the SAT at
collegereadiness.collegeboard.org. Scores from the
redesigned SAT may not be used for CTY program
eligibility purposes in summer 2016, but may be used
for future programs, after the data on the new test has
been analyzed and score requirements have been
determined.
We anticipate announcing an initial set of score requirements for the redesigned SAT in the mid to late fall of 2016.
IMPORTANT DATES
• Review the SAT information in this packet and on
the SAT website before registering.
• The SAT is given on specific days:
– Test on May 7, 2016.
Registration must be received by April 8.
– Test on June 4, 2016.
Registration must be received by May 5.
• Important information for international students
– 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
here.
– Students registering through international
representatives must submit their paper registration
with full payment in time to arrive by the early
registration deadline. Early deadlines occur on the
Thursday approximately five weeks before the
test date.
– Sunday administrations usually occur the day after
each Saturday test date for students who cannot
test on Saturday due to religious observance.
– Be sure your student is aware of restrictions that
may apply to him or her. Go to sat.org/international
for more information about additional policies and
requirements.
• Please note: If your child needs testing accommodations, please consult the Student Registration Guide for
the SAT and SAT Subject Tests or visit
collegeboard.org/ssd for more information.
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Before the Test
SAT
To register for the SAT
• If your child is 13 years old or older, register online
at sat.collegeboard.org.
–– Go to sat.org/register and follow the directions.
–– For a paper score after you finish registering,
log into your child’s account and, under the
test registration, select “Change Score Report
Preference,” which will let you choose to receive a
paper score report mailed to your home address.
–– Click “Print my Admission Ticket” for the document
your child must have for admission to the test
center.
–– Click “Send my SAT Scores” and select “Johns
Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.” This is the only
way we’ll receive your child’s scores.
• If your child is not yet 13, sign up using the paper
form.
–– Follow the directions given on the opposite page
under “Registration.”
–– Boxes shaded in red (except for 6 and 15c-e) must
be completed or the registration form will not be
processed. Please note:
You’ll receive your child’s 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 212-713-7789.
PREPARATION
Review the sample SAT preparation materials
available online at sat.org.
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 before CTY receives them.
If you have not received them by this time, please
contact SAT at [email protected] or
212-713-7789.
SAT RETESTING
Students may take the SAT as many times as they
wish. Simply reregister directly with SAT.
Item 2: Fill in “000004”
TEST-DAY REQUIREMENTS
Item 14: Your child must fill in the statement and
sign the form.
1. Be sure your child has his or her Admission
Ticket and validation form. Students will not
be admitted without them.
Item 15a-b: Select “SAT” for the desired date
(May, June), and fill in the SAT Test Fee.
Box 16: Fill in the five-digit codes for your first and
second choice test centers (available at
collegeboard.org/sat/register/find-test-centers).
2. Students may not switch centers on test day.
Test-day registration is not permitted. Waitlist
registration may be requested online up to five
days before the test.
Box 17a: Make sure “5334” is prefilled.
Otherwise we won’t receive your child’s scores.
Item 19: Select the region in which your child
is testing (listed in the Student Registration
Guide and online at sat.org/international).
Item 20: Complete the totals and enclose
payment. If using a credit card, complete and
sign in Item 21.
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BEFORE THE TEST • GRADES 7–8
SCAT
FORMS
Before the Test
Test
SCAT
TEST SECTIONS AND QUESTIONS
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 range from
$65-$195 (U.S.)
Receive test results by mail: From CTY five
weeks after test
View test results in MyCTY: Five business days
after test
HIGHLIGHTS
• Shortest testing time
• Convenient option—fastest way to get results if
attempting to qualify for CTY online or summer
programs
The SCAT has two sections, verbal and quantitative. Each
section contains 55 questions, including five unidentified
experimental items that do not count toward the
student’s score.
The verbal section measures a student’s 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. It may appear that more than one answer fits
the analogy, but the correct answer is the one that best
completes the analogy.
The quantitative section measures a student’s
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 School and College Ability Test is a timed, two-part
test that contains math and verbal sections of multiplechoice items. Since 1985, the Center for Talented Youth
has used the SCAT to identify talented students in
elementary grades. In 1996, CTY computerized the SCAT
and made it available at Prometric test centers.
The two sections are each 22 minutes long, with additional
time for tutorials. They are separated by a 10-minute
break. The break is optional and student-directed,
meaning the test center administrator will not start and
end the break. It is the student’s 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 90 minutes, but most students complete testing in one
hour or less.
After the test, you’ll receive information that shows how
your child’s scores compare to students in his or her
grade as well as students in the higher grades for whom
the test questions were originally designed.
Note: Parents must show photo ID and remain at the
test center during testing. If parents leave the test
center for any reason, the test will be stopped and the
scores canceled.
ABOUT THE TEST
SCORING
Scaled scores on the SCAT range from 400 to 516
depending on the level the student takes. Scaled scores
are based on the number of questions the student
answers correctly out of 50. For more details on score
ranges, please visit cty.jhu.edu/talent/testing.
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BEFORE THE TEST • GRADES 7–8
SCAT
FORMS
Before the Test
TEST REGISTRATION
PREPARATION
scores, you’ll 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.
Review the sample SCAT materials online at
cty.jhu.edu/talent/testing/about/scat.html
SCAT RETESTING
See the SCAT Scheduling Worksheet on page 17.
RECEIVING SCAT SCORES
Parents and students may access SCAT results five business days after testing through their MyCTY accounts,
accessible at ctyjhu.org/mycty. An official SCAT score
report explaining the test results will be mailed to you
within three weeks of the test date. Along with the
Students may take the SCAT twice during an academic
year. A new eligibility number is required to retest; you
may request a new one through your child’s MyCTY
account, ctyjhu.org/mycty.
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STB
Before the Test
STB (Grades 7–8)
TEST SECTIONS AND QUESTIONS
• Visual Memory—Learning Phase (22 shapes):
8 minutes
Testing type: Computerized
• Surface Development (30 questions): 12 minutes
Test length: 75–90 minutes
• Block Rotation (20 questions): 9 minutes
Test sections: Four sections related to spatial ability
• Visual Memory—Recall Phase (20 questions):
8 minutes
Testing dates: By appointment July 1–June 30
Test locations: Prometric test centers
Test fees: Fees vary by country and range from
$80–$223 (U.S.)
Receive test results by mail: From CTY three
weeks after test
View test results in MyCTY: Five business days
after test
HIGHLIGHTS
• Unique test that measures spatial ability
• Appropriate for students seeking to qualify for CTY
math or science courses
• Results are available quickly
• Taken on computer at Prometric test centers worldwide
ABOUT THE TEST
The Spatial Test Battery (STB) was developed by the Johns
Hopkins 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 spatial relationships among objects, manipulate images in space, and visualize how separate parts of
complex physical systems interrelate. This can be viewed
as a unique type of ability, distinguishable from verbal,
mathematical, and other forms of intellectual talent.
• 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. A timer will indicate the time remaining in
the subtest, and students 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 task already completed may go back and do so (only
within the subtest). An appointment time at the test center
will be for two hours; however, some students manage to
complete the test in fewer than 30 minutes. Testing times
of more than 90 minutes are the exception.
Note: Parents must show photo ID and remain at the test
center during testing. If parents leave for any reason, the
test will be stopped and the scores canceled.
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. The scaled score determines
program eligibility into CTY’s math and science courses.
This test is designed primarily for students with an interest
in, or demonstrated talents in, mathematical, computer,
and scientific studies.
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.
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BEFORE THE TEST • GRADES 7–8
STB
Before the Test
TEST REGISTRATION
See STB Scheduling Worksheet on page 18.
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 three weeks after the test date. Along with
the scores, you’ll receive a certificate of participation
and a resource booklet called After the Test. Information
on the 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
Students may take the STB twice during an academic
year. A new eligibility number is required to retest; you
may request a new one through your child’s MyCTY
account, ctyjhu.org/mycty.
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Before the Test
Test
FORMS
PROMETRIC (for SCAT and STB)
Before scheduling your test at a Prometric testing
center, be sure to watch the video “What to Expect
on Test Day” for helpful tips and to familiarize
yourself with test day procedures. Find it at
ctyj.hu/PrometricTestDay.
Cancellation:
Amount of notice before test
10 or more days
No fee. Full fee credited.
2–9 days
$20. Balance of test fee credited.
CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULING
Less than 48 hours
Full test fee is forfeited.
If you know at least 48 hours before 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 voicemail to cancel or reschedule an
appointment.)
Missed appointment Full test fee is forfeited.
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 at 1-800-688-5796 and ask the
call center representative 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 doctor’s note or appropriate documentation to
Prometric, you may not be required to pay the rescheduling fee. Please contact the Prometric Candidate Care
Department at 1-800-853-6769. Make them aware of the
situation, and then fax your documentation to Prometric
Candidate Care at 1-800-853-6781. 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 a rescheduling fee.
Rescheduling:
Amount of notice before test
10 or more days
No fee.
2–9 days
$20
Less than 48 hours
$44
DISABILITIES
1. Obtain a Nonstandard Testing Accommodations form
from CTY at cty.jhu.edu/disability/testing or by
contacting us at 1-410-735-6278 or [email protected].
2. Submit the form with documentation from a school
official or other appropriate professional indicating a
diagnosis and recommending accommodations to:
Emiko Kasahara, PhD
CTY Diagnostic and Counseling Center
McAuley Hall, Suite 400
5801 Smith Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21209
Fax: 1-410-735-6631 or Email: [email protected]
3. The Diagnostic and Counseling Center will decide on
the request within 10 working days and inform parents
of the decision.
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.
5. Prometric allows some items in without accommodations. Please review the list of pre-approved personal
items at ctyj.hu/permissibleitems
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 at cty.jhu.edu/gifted/dcc/
InternationalSCAT.html
Missed appointment $44
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BEFORE THE TEST • GRADES 7–8
FORMS
Before the Test
PROMETRIC TEST CENTERS (for SCAT and STB)
Test fees subject to change. Before scheduling, please check the Prometric website for the current fees and to find a
test center near you: prometric.com/en-us/clients/jhucty/Pages/landing.aspx
For cancellation and rescheduling only:
USA, Canada, Latin America, and all other U.S. 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*
*When scheduling in China, call 86-10-82345674
(Hours: 8:30–12:00 13:00–16:30 Monday to Friday)
Or email [email protected]
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SAT FORM
SAT Valid Identification
The student and parent must sign and date this form below.
STUDENT: Show this form to the test-center 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, call SAT Customer Service at
212-713-7789.
TEST CENTER SUPERVISOR: The bearer of this I.D. is a participant in CTY Talent Search: 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 student’s information on your test center
attendance roster.
Please note that this student is NOT required to have photo identification. Consult your SAT Supervisor’s Manual for
detailed information.
Student Signature
Date
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
Note:
Testing regulations require that only 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 to the test center on test day.
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BeforeForm
SCAT
the Test
FORMS
SCAT SCHEDULING WORKSHEET
Know your SCAT eligibility number
Please have your nine-digit SCAT Eligibility Number from CTY when you call to schedule a SCAT testing appointment.
If you received this guide by mail, that number is printed at the bottom of the letter accompanying this booklet. If you
received this guide by email from CTY, your child’s eligibility number was in the body of the email. If you’ve lost or cannot
find the eligibility number, you can access it by logging into MyCTY at ctyjhu.org/mycty.
Please make sure the third digit in the eligibility number reflects your child’s current grade.
If it does not, STOP, DO NOT REGISTER and please contact CTY immediately at 410-735-6278.
Record your nine-digit number here:
Choose your options
1. When would you like your child to test?
2. What testing location would be convenient for you?
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 onlineat www.prometric.com/jhucty or by phone at 1-800-688-5796. The
call center is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST on weekdays. The SCAT fee is $52.50 (U.S.) plus a non-U.S. regional fee that
ranges from $85.50 to $94.50., 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, 2016. However, if
you are interested in 2016 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:
Confirmation of Appointment
Test date and time: If you call to schedule an appointment, this sheet
will be your only confirmation.
Test center address: If you make an appointment online, you will receive an
email confirmation.
Test center telephone: Note: On test day, remember to bring this page to the test center. Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled
appointment. Parents must bring a photo ID, and will be asked to sign a Prometric Parental Release Form when checking
in. Parents must remain in the test center for the duration of the test. If parents leave for any reason, the test will stopped
and scores canceled.
I agree to have my child take the SCAT.
Parent/Guardian Signature:
17
BEFORE THE TEST • GRADES 7–8
Date:
FORMS
Before
STB
theForm
Test
STB SCHEDULING WORKSHEET
Know your STB eligibility number
Please have your seven-digit STB Eligibility Number from CTY before you call to schedule your STB testing appointment.
If you received this guide by mail, your child’s testing eligibility number is at the bottom of the letter accompanying this
booklet. If you received it by email from CTY, the eligibility number was in the body of the email. If you cannot find the
eligibility number, you can access it by logging into MyCTY at ctyjhu.org/mycty.
Record your seven-digit number here:
Choose your options
1. When would you like your child to test?
2. What testing location would be most convenient?
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 phone at 800-688-5796. The
call center is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST on weekdays. The STB test fee is $75, 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, 2016. However, if you are interested in 2016 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:
Confirmation of Appointment
Test date and time: If you telephone to schedule an appointment, this sheet
will be your only confirmation.
Test center address: If you make an appointment online, you will receive an
email confirmation.
Test center telephone: Note: On test day, remember to bring this page to the test center. Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled
appointment. Parents must bring a photo ID, and 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. If parents leave for any reason, the
test will stopped and scores cancelled.
I agree to have my child take the STB.
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Date:
C T Y. J H U . E D U / TA L E N T/ T E S T I N G
18
TEST DAY CHECKLIST
SAT and ACT:
SCAT and STB:
Admission Ticket
(sent to you from SAT)
Test Scheduling Worksheet
(SCAT page 17; STB page 18)
Sharpened No. 2 pencils
with erasers
Parent Photo ID
Watch (without an
audible alarm)
Acceptable calculator
Snacks/drinks for breaks
General Information
Center for Talented Youth
Hong Kong Office
McAuley Hall
5801 Smith Ave., Suite 400
Baltimore, MD 21209
Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth
833 Cheung Sha Wan Road
Room 608, Plaza Tower I, Kowlon,
Hong Kong
Phone: 410-735-6278
Fax: 410-735-6220
Email: [email protected]
En Español:
Phone: 410-735-6095
Email: [email protected]