考CTY夏校的考试，

SCAT stands for School and College Ability Test. It’s one of the above-level tests used by Johns Hopkins University’s CTY (Center for Talented Youth) to identify academically advanced students.

Here’s a clear breakdown:

What SCAT is

• A computer-based, multiple-choice test

• Measures verbal and quantitative reasoning

• Not tied to a specific school curriculum (it’s ability-based)

Who takes it

CTY uses above-grade testing, meaning students take a test designed for older students:

• Grades 2–3 → take an Elementary-level SCAT

• Grades 4–5 → take a Middle-school-level SCAT

• Grades 6–8 → usually take ACT / SAT, not SCAT

Test structure

SCAT has two sections:

1. Verbal

   • Vocabulary

   • Verbal reasoning

2. Quantitative

   • Mathematical reasoning

   • No advanced formulas; focuses on logic and number sense

Each section:

• ~50 questions

• Timed

• Multiple choice

Scoring

• Scores are scaled scores, not percent correct

• CTY reports:

  • Scaled score

  • National percentile (compared to older students, since it’s above-level)

Example:

• A 3rd grader scoring at the 50th percentile of 5th graders is performing well above age level

Why CTY uses SCAT

• It avoids ceiling effects of grade-level tests

• Helps identify highly gifted students who already max out standard exams

• Used for:

  • CTY eligibility

  • Placement into CTY programs (Online, Summer, etc.)

SCAT vs other CTY tests

• SCAT → younger students (Grades 2–5)

• ACT / SAT → older students (Grades 6–8+)

• SCAT is shorter and less stressful than SAT/ACT

If you want, I can also explain:

• What SCAT scores typically qualify for CTY / High Honors / Grand Honors

• How SCAT compares to CogAT / WISC / school testing

• Whether SCAT performance predicts later SAT/ACT results