The Center for Talent Development's Gifted Learning Links Program
CTD's Gifted Learning Links Program
Apply for CTD's Gifted Learning Links Program
Students



Current Students
Welcome to Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development, and thank you for enrolling in Gifted LearningLinks! We are here to help you make the most of your online learning experience. Visit our Support page for access to Flash tutorials, an overview video, Tech Support Request Form and frequently asked questions (FAQs). These tools have been designed to help you maximize your learning and have fun while you're at it! 

Meet Two GLL Students
Krystle
Student: Krystle, Age 15
GLL Course: Accelerated summer option for AP Calculus
In my free time, I love to: Swim for leisure, do crafts, listen to operatic music and read classical literature (especially Russian) as well as other books for general knowledge
  Read more...
   
Shannon, GLL Student
Student: Shannon, age 12
Hometown: Olympic Peninsula, Washington
GLL Courses taken: Geometry, Probability & Statistics
In my free time, I love to: Ride my bike, play with my birdies and hamsters, go horse-back riding, walk my grandma’s dog, Buddy, and do Sudoku, jigsaw puzzles and Tetris.
Best thing about taking GLL courses: Knowing that I’m working my brain
  Read more...
back to top



Prospective Students
Challenge. Flexibility. Academic credit and exceptional instruction. Sound good so far? Now add classmates who are smart, like you, from across the country and around the world, and you have Gifted LearningLinks – setting the standard in online learning for gifted students. Welcome!

Why apply to Gifted LearningLinks?
  • Academic challenges. Learn at a pace matched to your talents, and take the rigorous courses you need to develop your talents and remain competitive academically.
  • Personal attention from great instructors. As a GLL student, you’ll learn from subject matter experts skilled at making learning fun and engaging. Due to the online nature of GLL courses, instructors are able to give you more time and attention than they could in a regular classroom, ensuring you get as much out of each course as possible.
  • Flexible scheduling. With GLL, you don’t have to worry about course scheduling conflicts or the logistical challenges of making it to class on time. When and where you do your coursework is up to you!
  • Improved time management skills. GLL offers you a great amount of independence through which you can hone valuable skills that will benefit you now and in the future.
  • Academic credit. Because Center for Talent Development is accredited, you can earn one or two semesters of high school – and sometimes college – credit for Gifted LearningLinks courses. See courses for details.

back to top