Multi-subject pre-college
CTY (Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth On-Campus Summer Programs)
CTY is a 3-week residential or commuter program run by Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. Open to: grades 2 to 12.
- Application deadline
- Registration deadline May
- Cost
- Paid, aid available
- Who can apply
- See details
- current grade when applying
- Length
- 3 weeks
- Residential or commuter
What students do
Academically advanced students take one three-week course in a subject such as math, science, writing or social science. Programs run as day or residential sessions at several college campuses.
- Mathematics
- Science and engineering
- Language arts
- History and social science
- Computer science
Key facts
- Run by
- Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
- Where
- Multiple locations (residential or commuter)
- Who can apply
- Grades 2 to 12Students must establish eligibility for most courses with qualifying test scores at a CTY identification level.
- Dates
- Tentative core dates: Summer A June 27 to July 16, 2027; Summer B July 18 to August 6, 2027
- Cost
- Paid, aid available
- Deadline
- Registration deadline May 10, 2027 (Summer A) and June 7, 2027 (Summer B)Application opens Early December 2026.
Official program siteOfficial application pageJohns Hopkins University admissions profile
What the application asks for
- Test scores
Families join CTY, submit qualifying test scores or take a test, then register for a course.
How a mentor helps with your CTY application
- Decide whether CTY fits, and which similar programs to apply to alongside it.
- Work backward from the deadline so essays, recommendations, and forms are not left to the last week.
- Draft and revise the essays or short answers with one-on-one feedback.
Email me the CTY deadlines and requirements
A link to this page, plus our list of similar programs.
Similar programs
| Program | Where | Who can apply | Cost | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer InstitutesStanford Pre-Collegiate Studies | OnlineOnline | Currently in grades 8 to 11 | Paid, aid available | March 13, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| ATDPUC Berkeley School of Education | Berkeley, CAHybrid | Currently in grades 7 to 11 | Paid, aid available | Early February 25, 2026; standard March 23, 2026; extended May 29, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| Columbia Summer ImmersionColumbia University School of Professional Studies | New York, NYResidential or commuter | Rising 9th through current 12th graders; residential students must be 15 or older | Paid | Early registration February 1, 2027; general deadline March 1, 2027 (residential) or April 1, 2027 (commuter) |
| Cornell PrecollegeCornell University School of Continuing Education | Ithaca, NYResidential | Students who have completed 10th grade, ages 16 to 18 | Paid | May 14, 2026 (rolling admission)Last cycle’s date |
| CTDNorthwestern University Center for Talent Development | Evanston, ILResidential or commuter | Students entering grades 6 to 12 in the fall | Paid, aid available | One week before each session starts; tuition rises $100 after May 31, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| Duke Pre-CollegeDuke University | Durham, NCResidential | Current 9th to 12th graders | Paid | Not posted |
Frequently asked questions
When is the CTY application deadline?
The deadline is Registration deadline May 10, 2027 (Summer A) and June 7, 2027 (Summer B). The application opens Early December 2026.
How much does CTY cost?
Paid, aid available. Financial aid is available.
Who can apply to CTY?
Grades 2 to 12. Students must establish eligibility for most courses with qualifying test scores at a CTY identification level.
What does the CTY application require?
Test scores. Families join CTY, submit qualifying test scores or take a test, then register for a course.
Read from the program’s own site and last checked 2026-10-09. Programs change dates, fees, and requirements each year, so confirm on the official site before you apply. Dewey Smart is not affiliated with this program.
