Northwestern University – Center for Talent Development (CTD)
Northwestern University is a leading U.S. research university with a global impact and an interdisciplinary culture spanning neuroscience, nanotechnology, biotechnology, engineering, education and more. Its Center for Talent Development (CTD) helps academically advanced students reach their full potential.
CTD's director, Susan Corwith, and the CTD staff team are internationally recognized for their work in gifted education and the field of talent development, and former director, Paula Olszewski-Kubilius' research is recognized as transformational in the field.
Programme Highlights
Top-scoring students from Ei ASSET Talent Search have the chance to apply to various CTD programs. CTD offers a wide variety of enrichment (non-credit) and accelerated, credit-bearing academic programs (honors level and Advanced Placement) for children from age 4 through grade 12.
Residential summer programs are held on Northwestern University's Evanston, Illinois, US campus. CTD online courses are available year-round, including during the summer, and are designed with busy students in mind—flexibly paced, asynchronous, and led by expert instructors who engage students through problem- and inquiry-based learning activities.
CTD offers courses in a variety of subject areas, including STEM, English and language arts, arts and humanities, and leadership. Learn more about the full range of CTD programs on the Programs web page.
All Ei ASSET students are eligible for CTD open enrollment courses. For courses with enrollment criteria, see the eligibility criteria for Ei ASSET test takers.
Eligibility
Ei ASSET Talent Search Scores qualify students for CTD’s most accelerated courses:
- > 90th percentile – Indigo Tier (Test-score applicant)
- < 90th percentile – Indigo Tier via Admission Portfolio
Admission Portfolio applicants must include Ei ATS percentile scores, transcript, and a teacher recommendation. Scores remain valid for two years.
Application Portfolio Checklist
- Ei ASSET Talent Search percentile scores
- Transcript (scan of annual report cards acceptable)
- Teacher recommendation – preferably current-year and in the subject relevant to the chosen course
Programme Access by Grade
- Grades 4-12 – Online Programs: Enrichment, Core Essentials, Honors, and Advanced Placement
- Grades 6-8 Summer Programme – Residential
- Grades 9-12 Summer Programme – Residential
- Civic Leadership Institute & Leadership Intensive
For queries, parents can email ctd-admissions@northwestern.edu.