2012 Summer Program - Center for Talent Development ...

LeapfrogDetails FEES & APPLICATION PROCEDURE continuedPROGRAM APPLICATION PROCEDURESYou may apply online at www.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer,download an application from the CTD website or request that anApplication for Admission be sent to you.Note: CTD does not accept faxed applications.To begin the application process, select the applicant type bestsuited to you based on the descriptions below.You are a new applicant with qualifying test scores if you meet oneof the following two criteria:• You have never attended a Center for Talent Development (CTD)Program and you have qualifying test scores.• You have previously attended a CTD program, but you are nowapplying for a course in a different subject area than the courseyou completed and you have new qualifying test scores.You are a prequalified applicant if you meet both of the followingcriteria:• You have successfully completed a CTD program course (withinthe last 3 years).• You have test scores or an admission portfolio on file at CTD thatmeets the criteria for the course for which you are applying.You are an admission portfolio applicant if you meet both of thefollowing criteria:• You are completing grade 2 or 3.• You do not have qualifying test scores because you have1) never taken a nationally normed standardized achievement testor2) taken this type of test but not achieved a qualifying test score.VISA & PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONALAPPLICANTS (NON-U.S. CITIZENS) APPLYING FOR MORE THAN ONEHALF-DAY LEAPFROG COURSEAny admitted student who is not a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanentresident or in another visa category that allows for study, and isapplying for more than one Leapfrog course (over 18 hours ofstudy) requires sponsorship for a student visa. Failure to complymay negatively impact a student’s ability to secure another nonimmigrantvisa in the future.• For more information visitwww.travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html.• All non-U.S. citizens are required to have a passport to attendsummer programs in the U.S. The passport must be valid for aminimum of six months after the completion of the program.• Accepted students who require visa sponsorship may incuradditional fees to cover processing and mailing costs.“Leapfrog has instilled a love of learningin my daughter.”— 2011 Leapfrog parentAPPLICATION MATERIALS CHECKLISTUse the following chart to determine what materials are requiredin order to submit a complete application.APPLICANT TYPENew Student New StudentPrequalified w/test scores w/Admission PortfolioAPPLICATION FORM ● ● ●APPLICATION FEE ● ● ●FULL TUITION ● ● ●TEST SCORES ● (if available)REPORT CARDTWO TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONSApplication Notes:• Test scores refer to nationally normed standardized achievementtests. For a list of accepted tests, please visit our website atwww.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer/programs/leapfrog/eligibility/#score• If test scores submitted are more than two years old, CTD mayrequest additional information or updated test scores to completethe application.• The report card should be the most recent evaluation of yourchild’s school performance.• The teacher recommendation form may be downloaded fromwww.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer/downloads. Two recommendationsare required and they should be from individuals who areable to speak to your child’s abilities in the subject area closest tothe Leapfrog course choice.Unable to apply online?Download a copy of the application form atwww.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer or request a paper applicationbe sent to you by contacting the CTD Summer Program office.To ensure prompt delivery, be sure to provide us with thefollowing information:1) Which application form(s) you are requesting2) How you would like the material sent: e-mail or postal service3) Address and contact information: include your name, mailingaddress (including city, state and zip code) or e-mail address and, inboth instances, a phone number in case we need to contact you.CONTACTING THE SUMMER PROGRAMBy Phone: 847/491-8257 (Summer Program direct line)By E-mail: summer@ctd.northwestern.eduBy Fax: 847/467-0880As a program participant, you will receive notifications of otherprograms and services provided by Center for TalentDevelopment at Northwestern University. We hope you enjoyhearing about other opportunities from CTD. If you do not wishto receive e-mail messages promoting programs or services fromCTD contact us at 847/491-3782 ext. 4 to request that yourname be removed from our e-mail lists.●●18 CENTER FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY www.ctd.northwestern.edu 847/491-3782