School and College Ability Test

The School and College Ability Test (SCAT) is a standardized test that measures math and verbal reasoning abilities. It is used by the Center for Talented Youth (CTY) as an above-grade-level entrance exam for students in grades 2-6. You qualify to take this test if you get the 95th percentile or above on a standardized test. Here are the scores you need to get for the 2nd to 6th grade to go to the CTY summer courses: Some two year colleges require it for students who don't have a high school diploma.
 * Grade 2 >= 435 SCAT Verbal or 440 SCAT Quantitative
 * Grade 3 >= 440 SCAT Verbal or 445 SCAT Quantitative
 * Grade 4 >= 445 SCAT Verbal or 455 SCAT Quantitative
 * Grade 5 >= 455 SCAT Verbal or 465 SCAT Quantitative
 * Grade 6 >= 465 SCAT Verbal or 475 SCAT Quantitative
 * Grade 6 is part of middle school although appearing in many elementary programs