Gifted and Talented Program
Gifted and Talented Admissions Process
Gifted and Talented admission is selective. Applicants are under 16 years of age, have a record of academic success, and perform at an academic level well beyond their current grade. The most important factors are the ability to demonstrate the ability to handle college-level coursework and level of maturity to engage and flourish in a college environment.
Minimum Requirements to Apply
- Complete the 7th grade.
- Apply to the College here: enrollment application.
- Submit official school transcripts from previous and current schools.
CCPS Students
Provide G/T Evidence:
- Identification for “Gifted and Talented” through the Carroll County Public School System from a parent copy, or from a school official, or,
- A score in the 90th percentile on one or more of the following tests: Cognitive Abilities Assessment Test (CogAT), Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS), Woodcock Johnson, WISC III or California Achievement Test, or document a composite SAT score of 1200 or above.
Home Schooled Students
If you are a home-schooled student, provide a letter of support from your oversight group, or reliable reference who can attest to your adaptability, maturity level and ability to succeed in a college environment.
Next Steps:
- Meet with the Director of Admissions or an admissions counselor to complete your initial advising session with a parent/guardian for final approval.
- Submit the Statement of Understanding signed by a parent/guardian
- Take the College placement tests for approval to take classes and to determine course placement or eligibility.