Frequently Asked Questions

What is WCATY?

How many students participate in WCATY programs?

What are the costs of summer programs?

As a non-profit, where do your operating costs come from?

It seems only economically advantaged kids could afford the program fees. Is WCATY really exclusive?

Are WCATY programs only for students who take the SAT, ACT, or EXPLORE?

Studying in the summer doesn't sound like fun. Will a WCATY program be enjoyable to me?

Other kids tease me because I'm so smart. Why would I want to hear that all summer?

If I'm not on the honor roll at school, am I eligible for WCATY programs?

How does WCATY identify academically talented students?

What is WCATY's relationship with CTD?

What exactly is the Midwest Academic Talent Search (Formerly Midwest Talent Search)?

What criteria are used for inviting students to participate in MATS?

What if my child's school does not administer achievement tests or my child has not taken a test within the past four years?

What are the reasons a student should take one of these out-of-level tests?

Which is better to take -- the SAT I or ACT?

Should my child study for these tests?

Should students take the tests more than once?

What if a student cannot afford to pay?

What do we receive for the fees paid to CTD?

After we get the scores, how should we use the information?

Once my child has participated in the Talent Search, is there a reason he/she should take either the ACT or SAT I or both - again?

What are the PSAT and PLAN tests and when should my child take them?

Should my third-grader participate in MATS?