Only complete applications are processed. Timely submission of the application materials for the current session is the parent’s (guardian’s) responsibility.

Students may apply to SEP in one of three ways:

• Returning Student
• New Student
• Admission Portfolio
  

Option 1: Returning Student

For students at any grade level who have successfully completed a SEP or Summer Program (Leapfrog, Apogee, or Spectrum) class.

• Test scores that meet the criteria for the subject chosen and are
  on file with CTD
• Completed application form
• Total course payment [non-refundable application fee+ tuition+lab fee (if applicable)]
  

PLEASE NOTE: This method may not be used by students who do not have qualifying scores (e.g., 95%ile in math does not qualify a student for a language arts/social studies class). If you do not qualify as a Returning Student, please apply as a New Student or with an Admissions Portfolio.

Option 2: New Student

For students at any grade level who have not previously attended a SEP or Summer Program (Leapfrog, Apogee, or Spectrum) class

OR

a returning student with new test scores that will now
satisfy the course criteria.

Submit:

• A copy of the student's scores from a nationally-normed,
  standardized achievement test on which the student scored at
  the 95%ile or above in the area that matches the class for
  which the student is applying (e.g., 95%ile in math does not
  qualify a student for a literature class)

Tests accepted for Saturday Enrichment Program applicants:
CTD Evaluation
EXPLORE, ACT or SAT Test
Stanford Achievement Test
Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)
Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT)
Cognitive Abilities Test (CoGAT)
Terra Nova Test
ERB Tests: Comprehensive Testing Program, Independent School Entrance Exam
Northwest Evaluation Association Tests (NWEA): Measures of Academic Progress (MAP), MAP for Primary Grades
Otis-Lennon Test
Kaufman Test of Education Achievement (KTEA)
Weschler Tests: WPPSI, WISC, WIAT
Woodcock-Johnson Test
Peabody Individual Achievement Test (PIAT)
California Achievement Test
Any other achievement test with a National Percentile Rank (NPR %)

OR

• A copy of the results of an evaluation done at CTD for
  Pre-K-grade 3 students that meets course criteria. See TESTING for more details.

AND

• Completed application form
• Total course payment [non-refundable application fee +
  tuition+lab fee (if applicable)]

Please note: CTD offers testing for students in preschool through 3rd grade with no available test scores. See TESTING for more details.

Option 3: Admission Portfolio

For students in grades 2-9 who are new to CTD and who do not have test scores that meet the criteria defined in “New Students”

OR

are returning students whose previous test scores do not
qualify for admission

• Two (2) teacher recommendations indicating the student is performing 1.5-2 years above grade level in the appropriate academic areas (form is available on pages 15-16)
• Current school report card indicating exceptional performance
  in the appropriate content area
• Most recent state testing report, if available
• Completed application form
• Total course payment [non-refundable application fee+
  tuition+lab fee (if applicable)]

Please note: This option is NOT available to students in Pre-K - 1st grade.

Only complete applications are processed. Timely submission of the application materials for the current session is the parent / guardian's responsibility.

• A complete Saturday Enrichment Program application must include:
• A completed SEP Application Form
• Payment of the full tuition fee (see Fees), payable by Visa, MasterCard, check, or money order. Please note: If applying for financial aid, be sure to complete the SEP Financial Aid Form and provide all necessary documentation.
  
  

Complete applications may be dropped off or mailed to:

CENTER FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT
SATURDAY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
617 DARTMOUTH PLACE
EVANSTON, IL 60208

Faxed applications will be accepted only after March 29, 2008. Late fee of $25 will apply. Applications faxed after 5:00pm on April 10 will have a $75 emergency processing fee applied.

Click here for program dates/deadlines.

Late applications (click here for program dates/deadlines) must include a $25 late fee. After deadline, faxed applications are accepted. However, they must include a credit card number (Visa or MasterCard only). CTD does not accept registration over the phone. CTD fax number: (847) 491-3394 or (847) 467-4283.

Applications received after April 10th
 require a $75 emergency processing fee.