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Before the TestGrades 7 – 8Next steps for families of CTY Talent Search students2012 - 2013cty.jhu.edu/talent/testing

Before the TestAbove-grade-level testing: What is it?By Carol Mills, Ph.D.Above-grade-level testing is what makes CTY’s Talent Search and testing different from the testing that studentsusually 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 school’s gifted and talented program.I. Above-grade-level testing is useful for thefollowing reasons—1. Very bright students often perform at the top percentiles*on grade-level tests. When student score at thetop percentiles, the tests may be imprecise measures oftrue ability. Why? Because students with these scoreshave “hit the ceiling” of the test. The test can’t discernif the student has reached his or her level of ability, orif he/she could correctly answer even more difficultquestions.2. When students at the top percentiles take an abovegrade-leveltest, the resulting scores spread out into an(approximately) normal distribution. In other words, acurve develops, with most students performing at themiddle, and fewer at the low and high ends. This resulthighlights that students who originally scored at thetop percentiles on grade-level tests were not all the samewith respect to their abilities (or their academic needs).3. The higher ceiling of an above-grade-level test allowsus to “test the limits” of a student’s ability. For manyhighly able students, this is the first time that they cansee and appreciate the full extent of their own abilities.4. Above-grade-level testing identifies students with thehighest level of academic ability who have the greatestneed for advanced-level and fast-paced course work.II. More ways the tests are useful—Good standardized test scores are objective measures ofa child’s ability. They are not influenced by a teacher’sindividual perception of a student, the “good student”bias, or parental aspirations for their child.With respect to above-grade-level tests, research doneby the Center shows that strong scores on such testsare highly predictive of a student’s ability to succeed inadvanced-level courses.The SAT ® , in particular, is a highly reliable, valid indicatorof a student’s current level of academic ability. The SATassesses reasoning skills and all the more so for CTY’sstudents because most of our students take the SATbefore they have been exposed to the level of content onthe exam. Research studies conducted by CTY and theEducational Testing Service (ETS) confirm the reliability,validity, and appropriateness of the SAT for the studentsin our Talent Search.Similar research supports the validity and appropriatenessof the ACT and the School and College Ability Test(SCAT) for the students in CTY’s Talent Search.*CTY conducted its original research with students at the 97 th percentileor higher, and our Talent Search now includes students at the 95 thpercentile and higher.2

Visit:cty.jhu.edu/talent/testingeach testCTY.JHU.EDU/TALENT/TESTING3

Testing—A small step towarda big destinationDiscover.You’ll see a new way of looking at yourmath and verbal talents.Participate!You’ll open the doors to CTY, includingcourses for qualified students.4

Be recognized.You’ll receive a certificate to honor you fortesting. Top-scorers receive high honors,medals, and can earn scholarships.Grow confidently.You’ll learn about yourself. Participants reportstronger academic self-identity afterward.CTY.JHU.EDU/TALENT/TESTING5

Now it’s time tochoose your test.SATACTSCAT School and College Ability TestSTB Spatial Test Battery

Before the TestSAT ®Test type: Paper-basedTest length: 3¾ hoursTest sections: Mathematics, Critical Reading,WritingTesting dates: 7 dates (Oct – Jun)Test locations: High schools and some collegesTest fee: $50 (US)Receive test results by mail: From SAT severalweeks after testView test results in MyCTY: 4 weeks after testHIGHLIGHTS CTY’s longest-used test, since 1979 The most widely used college admission test The only test considered for CTY’s Study of ExceptionalTalent Results are trusted the world overABOUT THE TESTThe SAT measures students’ skills in reading, writing, andmath—in addition to how students think, solve problems,and communicate. Results show how 7 th & 8 th grade TalentSearch participants’ current development compares to highschool test-takers worldwide.TEST SECTIONS AND QUESTIONSThe SAT includes three sections: The critical reading questions measure how well studentsunderstand what they read using sentence completionand passage-based reading questions. There are 67multiple-choice questions in this section. The mathematics questions assess students’ ability toapply math concepts, solve problems, and understandcharts, tables, and graphs. Students do not need tomemorize formulas—they are provided. There are 44multiple-choice questions and 10 questions that askstudents to fill in their own answers. The writing questions ask students to communicate ideasclearly and effectively and apply the rules of standardwritten English. There are 49 multiple-choice questions inaddition to the essay question. Please note that CTY doesnot consider the writing section score for its programs.TEST TIMINGThe total testing time for the SAT (not including breaks orsetup time) is 3 hours and 45 minutes. The 25-minute essaywill always be the first subsection of the SAT, followed bysix 25-minute subsections and two 20-minute sections. Thetest always ends with a 10-minute multiple-choice writingsubsection. There are three 5-minute breaks during thetest: one after the second subsection, one after the fourthsubsection, and one after the sixth subsection.Note: Students may have snacks and drinks during thebreaks in designated areas only.SCORINGEach section of the SAT is scored on a scale of 200 – 800.For the writing, each essay is scored independently by tworeaders. One of the 25-minute subsections does not counttoward the final score. This unscored subsection, knownas the variable or equating subsection, may be a criticalreading, mathematics, or multiple-choice writing subsection.8

TEST REGISTRATION Review the SAT information in this packet atsat.collegeboard.org before registering. Please note: If your child needs testing accommodations,please consult The Paper Registration Guide for the SAT andSAT Subject Tests or cty.jhu.edu/disability/testingfor more information. The SAT is given on specific days:– Test on October 6. Sign up with SAT by September 7.– Test on November 3. Sign up with SAT by October 4.– Test on December 1. Sign up with SAT by November 1.– Test on January 26. Sign up with SAT by December 28.– Test on March 9. Sign up with SAT by February 8.– Test on May 4. Sign up with SAT by April 5.– Test on June 1. Sign up with SAT by May 2. Test early, by January, if you are interested in CTY’s2013 Summer Programs. Registration for summerbegins in January 2013.To register for the SAT If your child is 13 or older, sign up online.1. Go to sat.collegeboard.org/register and follow thedirections.Important! For a paper score report, choose “I wantto receive a paper score report mailed to my homeaddress” from the Personal Information Screen. SATpurges 7 th and 8 th grade student scores in June ofeach year, so this will be your child’s only SAT record.2. Once registered, click “Print my Admission Ticket” forthe document your child must have at the test center.3. To get your scores to CTY, click “Send my SAT Scores”and select “Johns Hopkins University Center forTalented Youth.” This is the only way we’ll receive yourchild’s scores.If your child is not yet 13, sign up using the enclosedpaper form.1. Complete the form following these special instructions:– Item 5: Fill in “000003”– Item 9: Select “SAT” and your test date– Item 11a. Leave “5334” filled in. This ensures that wereceive your child’s scores.– Item 22. Leave blank.– Item 23. Your child needs to fill this in and sign theform.2. Mail completed form to the College Board SATprogram in the envelope provided.3. Receive your child’s Admission Ticket by mail. Itshould arrive no later than one week prior to thescheduled test. Important: If you do not receive aticket, call SAT Customer Service at 866-756-7346.TEST-DAY REQUIREMENTS1. Be sure your child has his or her Admission Ticket.Students will not be admitted without a ticket.2. Students may not switch centers on test day.For change policies, procedures and fees, go to:sat.collegeboard.org/register/registration-changes.3. Test-day registration is not permitted. Wait-Listregistration may be requested online up to five daysprior to the test. Seesat.collegeboard.org/register/how-to-register.STRATEGY AND PREPARATIONReview the sample SAT test materials available online atsat.collegeboard.org/practice.RECEIVING SAT SCORESIf you registered for SAT using the paper registration form,or if you registered online and requested it, you will receivea paper score report from SAT in the mail about 5 weeksafter testing. If you have not received the report by this time,please contact SAT at 866-756- 7346 or sat.collegeboard.org/contact. You will receive your scores from SAT beforeCTY receives them.Once CTY receives and processes your scores, we will mailyou a certificate of participation and a resource bookletcalled After the Test. Information on the CTY programs forwhich your child is eligible will be sent separately.SAT RETESTINGStudents may take the SAT as many times as they wish.Simply re-register directly with SAT.CTY.JHU.EDU/TALENT/TESTING9

Before the TestACTTest type: Paper-basedTest length: 3½ – 4 hoursTest sections: English, Mathematics, Reading,Science, Writing (optional)Testing dates: 6 dates (Sep – Jun)Test locations: High schools, colleges/universitiesTest fee: $35 (U.S.) (without writing)Receive test results by mail: From ACT 3 – 8weeks after testView test results in MyCTY: 3 – 8 weeks after testHIGHLIGHTS Used by Talent Searches for more than 20 years Writing section is optional The ACT is accepted by all four-year colleges anduniversities in the U.S. The ACT is the most preferred college entrance test inthe U.S. ABOUT THE TESTThe ACT is a college entrance exam based on achievementin school—not aptitude or IQ. The ACT consists of teststhat are designed to show what students have learned sofar and measure how well they will do in college. Resultsshow 7 th and 8 th grade Talent Search participants howtheir current achievement compares to that high schoolseniors nationwide.TEST SECTIONS AND QUESTIONSThe ACT is composed of four multiple-choice, curriculumbasedtests covering English, mathematics, reading, andscience, as well as an optional Writing Test that allowsstudents to express their ideas in a short essay. CTYconsiders the Mathematics and Reading Tests forits programs. ACT English test (75 questions): measures understandingof standard written English and rhetorical skills ACT Mathematics Test (60 questions): requires studentsto solve practical problems in mathematics ACT Reading Test (40 questions): measures readingcomprehension ACT Science Test (40 questions): measures the interpretation,analysis, evaluation, reasoning and problemsolvingskills required in the natural sciencesTEST TIMINGThe ACT will take about 3½ hours total; about 4 hours if theWriting Test is also taken. There is a 15 minute break afterthe first two multiple-choice tests, and a short break beforethe Writing Test, if taken. ACT English = 45 minutes ACT Mathematics = 60 minutes ACT Reading Test = 35 minutes ACT Science Test = 35 minutes ACT Writing Test (optional)= 30 minutesSCORINGScores for the multiple-choice tests are based on the totalnumber of correct answers for each test—there is no penaltyfor guessing.10

Before the TestSCATTest type: ComputerizedTest length: 60 – 75 minutesTest sections: Quantitative and VerbalTesting dates: By appointment July 1 – June 30Test locations: Prometric test centersTest fee: $60 (US)Receive test results by mail: From CTY 3 weeksafter testView test results in MyCTY: 5 business daysafter testHIGHLIGHTS Shortest testing time Convenient option—fastest way to get results ifattempting to qualify for CTY online or summer programsABOUT THE TESTSince 1985, the Center for Talented Youth has identifiedtalented students in elementary grades using the School andCollege Ability Test (SCAT). In May 1996, CTY purchased allrights to the SCAT from ETS and entered into an agreementwith Prometric to computerize the SCAT and make the testavailable at computer test centers.Because this is an above-grade-level test, after the test,you’ll receive information that shows how your child’s scorescompare to that of students in his or her grade as well asstudents in the higher grades for whom the test questionswere originally designed.TEST SECTIONS AND QUESTIONSThe SCAT test has two sections, verbal and quantitative.Each section contains 55 questions, including five unidentifiedexperimental items that do not count toward thestudent’s score.The verbal section measures a student’s understanding ofthe meaning of words and verbal reasoning ability. Verbalquestions are multiple-choice analogies, which require astudent to choose the best pair of words to complete ananalogy. Often, there may appear to be more than oneanswer that fits the analogy, but the correct answer is theone that best completes the analogy.The quantitative section measures a student’s understandingof fundamental number operations. The quantitativequestions are multiple-choice mathematicalcomparisons, which require a student to compare twomathematical quantities and determine which is greater.Problems are intended to measure mathematical reasoningability and thus often do not require computation.TEST TIMINGThe two sections are each 22 minutes long, with additionaltime for tutorials. They are separated by an optional,student-directed 10-minute break. “Student-directed”means that the test center administrator will not start andend the break. It is the student’s responsibility to return tothe test on time. If students take any other breaks during thetest, timing will continue. Your appointment time will be for90 minutes, but testing will usually take less than one hour.The maximum time for the test is 54 minutes, including theoptional break.Note: Parents must remain at the test center during testing.SCORINGThe SCAT scaled scores range from 400 to 516 dependingon the level the student takes. For more details on scoreranges, please visit cty.jhu.edu/talent/testing. The scaledscores are based on the number of questions the studentanswers correctly out of 50.12

TEST REGISTRATION(See SCAT Test Scheduling Worksheet on page 20.)STRATEGY AND PREPARATIONReview the sample SCAT test materials available onlineat cty.jhu.edu/talent/testing.RECEIVING SCAT SCORESParents and students may access SCAT results fivebusiness days after testing through their MyCTY accounts(ctyjhu.org/mycty). An official SCAT score report explainingthe test results will be mailed to you within three weeks ofthe test date. Along with your SCAT scores, you’ll receivea certificate of participation and a resource booklet calledAfter the Test. Information on the CTY programs for whichyour child is eligible will be sent separately. If you do notreceive your score report, please call CTY at 410-735-6278.SCAT RETESTINGThe SCAT may be taken twice during an academic year.You may request a new eligibility number required toretest through your child’s MyCTY account,ctyjhu.org/mycty.CTY.JHU.EDU/TALENT/TESTING13

Before the TestSTB(Grades 7-8)Testing type: ComputerizedTest length: 75 – 90 minutesTest sections: 4 sections related to spatial abilityTesting dates: By appointment July 1 – June 30Test locations: Prometric test centersTest fees: $75 (US)Receive test results by mail: From CTY 3 weeksafter testView test results in MyCTY: 5 business daysafter testHIGHLIGHTS Unique test that measures spatial ability Appropriate for students seeking to qualify for CTYmath or science courses Convenient option – can get results quickly Taken on computer at Prometric test centersworldwideABOUT THE TESTThe Spatial Test Battery (STB) was developed by The JohnsHopkins University Center for Talented Youth after sevenyears of research on the critical components of scientificinnovation. Spatial ability is the ability to understand andremember the spatial relationships among objects, manipulateimages in space, and visualize how separate parts ofcomplex physical systems interrelate. This ability can beviewed as a unique type of intelligence, distinguishable fromverbal, mathematical, and other forms of intellectual talent.This test is designed primarily for students who have aninterest in, or demonstrated talents in, mathematical,computer, and scientific studies. However, it may also be ofinterest to students who excel in the arts and humanities, asit may reveal unrecognized talents.Along with an assessment of verbal, mathematical, andother forms of ability, the recognition of spatial abilityprovides a more comprehensive profile of talents that canbe used for academic and career planning.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 minutesTEST TIMINGEach subtest will be timed separately. Within the subtests,easy tasks will come first and more difficult ones later. Allitems are multiple choice, and each task will have onlyone correct solution. Students will have a timer indicatingthe time remaining in the subtest and should pace themselvesaccordingly, remembering that later questions aremore difficult. Students may also skip tasks in the subtestand return to them later. Students who wish to change ananswer to a question already completed may go back anddo so (only within the subtest). However, you may not movebetween different subtests—you may work on only onesubtest at a time.An appointment time at the test center will be for 2 hours;however, some students manage to take the test in under30 minutes. Testing times of more than 90 minutes are theexception.Note: Parents must remain at the test center during testing.SCORINGEach subtest is scored separately. Students will receive apercentile rank for each subtest. Students will also receivea scaled score from 200 – 800, which represents a totalor overall score for the test. CTY uses the scaled score todetermine program eligibility into the Center’s math andscience courses. (STB scores are not considered for humanitiesand writing course eligibility.)14

TEST REGISTRATION(See STB Test Scheduling Worksheet on page 21.)STRATEGY AND PREPARATIONReview the sample STB test materials available online byclicking “Sample Items” at cty.jhu.edu/talent/testing/about/stb.html.RECEIVING STB SCORESParents and students may access STB results five businessdays after testing through their MyCTY accounts. An officialSTB score report will be mailed to you within three weeks ofthe test date. Along with your scores, you’ll receive a certificateof participation and a resource booklet called After theTest. Information on the CTY programs for which your childis eligible will be sent separately. If you do not receive yourscore report, please call CTY at 410-735-6278.STB RETESTINGThe STB may be taken twice during an academic year. Youmay request a new eligibility number required to retestthrough your child’s MyCTY account, ctyjhu.org/mycty.CTY.JHU.EDU/TALENT/TESTING15

Before the TestPROMETRIC (for SCAT and STB)CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULING(for SCAT and STB)If you know within at least 48 hours of your testing appointmentthat you would like to cancel or reschedule, log ontowww.prometric.com/JHUCTY/ or contact the PrometricCall Center at 1-800-688-5796 to speak with a customerservice representative. (Note: A message cannot be left onvoice mail to cancel or reschedule an appointment.)If you determine that you will be unable to make yourappointment less than 48 hours before your scheduledtest time, please wait until the scheduled appointmenttime has passed, then call Prometric and ask the call centerrepresentative to “reset your eligibility.” If you missed yourappointment, please call the Prometric Call Center at1-800-688-5796 and ask them to “reset your eligibility.”You will then be able to schedule a new appointment.Rescheduling due to Illness or ExtenuatingCircumstancesIf you missed your appointment because your child was illor due to some other extenuating circumstance and canprovide a doctor’s note or appropriate documentation toPrometric, you may not be required to pay the reschedulingfee. If you would like to submit such documentation,please contact the Prometric Candidate Care Departmentat 1-800-853-6769. Make them aware of the situation, thenfax your documentation to Prometric Candidate Care at1-800-853-6781. Please make sure your contact informationis clearly visible on your materials.Lateness/No-showIf you do not show up for your test appointment or if youarrive more than 30 minutes late and cannot be seated, youwill have to pay an additional rescheduling fee.Rescheduling:Amount of notice before testCancellation:Amount of notice before test10 or more days No fee. Full fee credited.2 – 9 days $20. Balance of test fee credited.48 hours or less Full test fee is forfeited.Missed appointment Full test fee is forfeited.DISABILITIES (for SCAT and STB)1. Obtain a Nonstandard Testing Accommodations formfrom CTY at cty.jhu.edu/disability/testing or by contactingus at 410-735-6278 or ctyinfo@jhu.edu.2. Submit the form with documentation from a schoolofficial or other professional indicating a diagnosis andrecommending accommodations to:Dr. Emiko KasaharaCTY Diagnostic and Counseling CenterMcAuley Hall, Suite 4005801 Smith AvenueBaltimore, Maryland 21209Fax: 410-735-6200 or Email: dcc@jhu.edu3. The Diagnostic and Counseling Center will decide onthe request within 10 working days and inform parentsof the decision.4. Once you obtain approval from CTY, you will receive atelephone number to call to register through the SpecialAccommodations Department of the Prometric CallCenter. Please contact Prometric at least 30 days beforeyour desired appointment date to allow time for therequested accommodations to be made. Parents whofail to appear for their testing appointment will becharged any fees CTY incurred to arrange for specialaccommodation testing.10 or more days No fee.2-9 days $2048 hours or less $38Missed appointment $3816

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 and to schedule your testing appointment, please visitwww.prometric.com/jhucty or call 1-800-688-5796.ALASKAAnchorageALABAMABirminghamDothanHuntsvilleMobileMontgomeryARKANSASArkadelphiaFort SmithLittle RockARIZONACasa GrandeFlagstaffPhoenixTempeTucsonCALIFORNIAAlamedaAnaheimCamarilloChicoCulver CityDiamond BarFair OaksFresnoGardenaGlendaleLake ForestRancho CucamongaRedlandsSan DiegoSan FranciscoSan JoseSanta RosaSouth San FranciscoCOLORADOColorado SpringsEnglewoodGrand JunctionLongmontCONNECTICUTGlastonburyHamdenNorwalkDISTRICT OFCOLUMBIAWashington, DCDELAWARENew CastleFLORIDABoca RatonFort LauderdaleFort MyersGainesvilleJacksonvilleMaitlandMiamiSarasotaTallahasseeTampaTemple TerraceWest Palm BeachGEORGIAAthensAtlantaColumbusMaconSavannahSmyrnaValdostaGUAMHagatnaHAWAIIHonoluluIOWABettendorfIowa CitySioux CityWest Des MoinesIDAHOMeridianPocatelloILLINOISCartervilleChampaignChicagoDeerfieldLombardPeoriaSpringfieldSycamoreINDIANAEvansvilleFort WayneIndianapolisIndianapolisLafayetteMerrillvilleMishawakaKANSASHaysOverland ParkPittsburgTopekaWichitaKENTUCKYFlorenceLexingtonLouisvilleLouisvilleLOUISIANAAlexandriaBaton RougeBossier CityMetairieMASSACHUSETTSBostonBrooklineBurlingtonLowellWest SpringfieldWorcesterMARYLANDBaltimoreBethesdaColumbiaLandoverSalisburyTowsonMAINEBangorPresque IsleSouth PortlandMICHIGANAnn ArborAuburn HillsGrand RapidsLansingLivoniaSault Sainte MarieTroyMINNESOTADuluthEdinaRochesterWoodburyMISSOURICreve CoeurJefferson CityKansas CityLees SummitSpringfieldSt. LouisMISSISSIPPIJacksonTupeloMONTANABillingsHelenaNORTH CAROLINAAshevilleCharlotteGreensboroGreenvilleRaleighWilmingtonNORTH DAKOTABismarckFargoGrand ForksNEBRASKAColumbusKearneyLincolnOmahaScottsbluffNEW HAMPSHIREConcordPortsmouthNEW JERSEYClarkFair LawnLaural SpringsLawrencevilleRobbinsvilleNEW MEXICOAlbuquerqueFarmingtonLas CrucesRoswellSanta FeNEVADALas VegasRenoNEW YORKAlbanyBrooklynBuffaloEast SyracuseMelvilleNassauNew YorkPoughkeepsiePurchaseRego ParkRochesterVestalOHIOBeaver CreekCincinnatiClevelandColumbusMaumeeMentorNilesStowStrongsvilleOKLAHOMAOklahoma CityTulsaBendOREGONEugeneLe GrandeMedfordMilwaukiePortlandPENNSYLVANIAAllentownClarks SummitConshohockenErieHarrisburgLancasterMonroevillePhiladelphiaPittsburghYorkPUERTO RICOGuaynaboRHODE ISLANDWarwickSOUTH CAROLINACharlestonColumbiaFlorenceGreenvilleNorth AugustaRock HillSOUTH DAKOTARapid CitySioux FallsTENNESSEEChattanoogaClarksvilleFranklinKnoxvilleMemphisNashvilleTEXASAbileneAmarilloAustinBeaumontBedfordCollege StationCorpus ChristiDallasEl PasoHoustonLubbockMcAllenOdessaSan AntonioTylerWacoWichita FallsUS VIRGIN ISLANDSSt. ThomasUTAHLindonSalt Lake CitySt. GeorgeTaylorsvilleVIRGINIABristolFalls ChurchGlen AllenLynchburgNewport NewsRoanokeVERMONTWillistonWASHINGTONMountlake TerracePuyallupSpokaneWISCONSINBrookfieldMadisonWEST VIRGINIAMorgantownSouth CharlestonWYOMINGCasperCTY.JHU.EDU/TALENT/TESTING17

FORMSSAT ® Valid IdentificationThe 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 fromthe College Board.If you have not received your SAT Admission Ticket one week before the test date, you must call SAT Customer Serviceat (866) 756-7346.TEST SUPERVISOR: The bearer of this I.D. is a participant in CTY Talent Search: Grades 7-8, sponsored by the Centerfor Talented Youth at Johns Hopkins University. Please admit the bearer of this I.D. to the test center, if s/he has an SATAdmission 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 fordetailed information.Student SignatureDateParent/Guardian SignatureDateNote:Testing regulations require that only those individualsactually taking the SAT be allowed in the testing center.Parents/guardians, visitors, and school personnel who arenot assisting with the test administration must leave thebuilding/campus while the test administration is in progress(including during the breaks) and cannot return until ithas been completed. Waiting accommodations will not beavailable, so parents/guardians and other visitors shouldmake arrangements to meet students after the examinationoutside the building/campus. Cooperation with thisregulation will help ensure an orderly administration of theSAT and minimize distraction for all test-takers. Thank you.18

ACT Valid IdentificationTAKE THIS FORM TO THE TEST CENTER. Test center staff will keep this form and return it to ACT.This identification letter MUST be completed (see area below designated “BEFORE THE TEST DAY”) and presented WITHyour ACT Admission Ticket to the Test Center Supervisor on the test day.When completed, this letter provides acceptable identification for test center admission. Talent Search participants maydisregard the message on the admission ticket about a letter of ID from a counselor on school letterhead.Physical Description:(Fill in STUDENT description before the test day.)BEFORE THE TEST DAY:This verifies the identification of:AgeGenderHeightEye ColorOther (e.g., glasses)Hair ColorSignatures: (STUDENT and PARENT must sign thestatements below before the test day.)(Print STUDENT full name here.)as a participant in the CTY Talent Search. If the above-namedstudent has an ACT admission ticket for the current test dateand/or a name that appears on your test center roster, he/she may be admitted. This procedure has been approved byACT. Call ACT if you have any questions regarding the validregistration of this student.I am the person named and described above.Student SignatureDateON THE TEST DAY:(STUDENT will be asked to sign again at the test center.)I am the parent or legal guardian of the above-named student.I understand the student must be properly registered to takethe ACT and must take this completed ID Letter and his/herACT Admission Ticket to be admitted to the ACT test center.Student SignatureDateParent/Guardian SignatureDateCTY.JHU.EDU/TALENT/TESTING19

FORMSSCAT TEST SCHEDULING WORKSHEETKnow your SCAT eligibility numberYou will be required to have your 9-digit SCAT Eligibility Number from CTY before you call to schedule your SCAT testingappointment. If you received this guide by mail, your child’s testing eligibility number is printed on the registration packetenvelope. If you received this guide by email, your child’s eligibility number was in the body of an email from CTY. If you’velost 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 child’s 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 options1. When would you like your child to test?2. What testing location would be convenient for you?(See list of centers on page 17.)3. If paying by credit card, please have your credit cardnumber, expiration date and the three-digit code on theback of your card handy. If paying by electronic check,have your checkbook available.Now schedule your test appointmentYou can make an appointment with Prometric online atwww.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 SCAT test fee is $60, payable by credit card orelectronic check. The fee will be charged immediately. Pleasecall or go online at least three weeks before your preferredtesting date. Students must test by June 30, 2013. However,if you are interested in 2013 Summer Programs, please testas early as possible. Registration for summer courses opensin January and spaces fill quickly.You can record your appointment information below. Ifyou are not sure of the location of the test center, askfor directions when you schedule your appointment.Confirmation number:Test date and time:Test Center address:Test Center telephone:Confirmation of AppointmentIf you telephone to schedule an appointment, this sheetwill be your only confirmation.If you make an appointment online, you will receive anemail confirmation.Note: Remember to bring this page to the test center on the day of the examination. On test day, please arrive 30 minutesbefore your scheduled appointment. Parents must bring a photo ID. Parents will be asked to sign a Prometric ParentalRelease 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:20

STB TEST SCHEDULING WORKSHEETKnow your STB eligibility numberYou will be required to have your 7-digit STB Eligibility Number from CTY before you call to schedule your STB testingappointment. If you received this guide by mail, your child’s testing eligibility number is printed on the registration packetenvelope. If you received this guide by email, your child’s eligibility number was in the body of an email from CTY. If you’velost 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 options1. When would you like your child to test?2. What testing location would be convenient for you?(See list of centers on page 17.)3. If paying by credit card, please have your credit cardnumber, expiration date and the three-digit code on theback of your card handy. If paying by electronic check,have your checkbook available.Now schedule your test appointmentYou can make an appointment with Prometric online atwww.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 orelectronic check. The fee will be charged immediately. Pleasecall or go online at least three weeks before your preferredtesting date. Students must test by June 30, 2013. However,if you are interested in 2013 Summer Programs, please testas early as possible. Registration for summer courses opensin January and spaces fill quickly.You can record your appointment information below. Ifyou are not sure of the location of the test center, askfor directions when you schedule your appointment.Confirmation number:Test date and time:Test Center address:Test Center telephone:Confirmation of AppointmentIf you telephone to schedule an appointment, this sheetwill be your only confirmation.If you make an appointment online, you will receive anemail confirmation.Note: Remember to bring this page to the test center on the day of the examination. On test day, please arrive 30 minutesbefore your scheduled appointment. Parents must bring a photo ID. Parents will be asked to sign a Prometric ParentalRelease 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:CTY.JHU.EDU/TALENT/TESTING21

TEST DAY CHECKLISTSAT and ACT:Admission ticket(sent to you from SAT or ACT)Valid ID for student(SAT page 18; ACT page 19)Sharpened No. 2 pencilswith erasersWatch (without anaudible alarm)Acceptable calculatorSnacks/drinks for breaksSCAT and STB:Test Scheduling Worksheet(SCAT page 20; STB page 21)Parent Photo IDGeneral InformationCenter for Talented YouthMcAuley Hall5801 Smith Ave., Suite 400Baltimore, Maryland 21209Phone: 410-735-6278Fax: 410-735-6220Email: ctyinfo@jhu.eduEn Español:Phone: 410-735-6095Western Regional OfficeCTY – Western Regional OfficeJohns Hopkins University4551 Glencoe Ave. Suite 165Marina del Rey, CA 90292Phone: 310-754-4100Fax: 310-823-6370