PTY News Category
Accelerated Programs
Dec. 7, 2009—What does the research say about extra curricular accelerated academic programs for the gifted? When gifted students participate in extra-curricular, accelerated academic programs, such as those offered by PTY, they: Enjoy greater academic challenges than in their typical school experience (Mills, Ablard, & Lynch, 1992) Are more likely to take advanced high school courses in...
Benefits of Programs
Dec. 3, 2009—What are the academic and social benefits of participating in Programs for Talented Youth programs? FOR SAVY Saturday Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young provides Saturday and summer opportunities for academically advanced students in grades K-6. Research-based curriculum found to be effective with promising students is implemented in most of the SAVY classrooms. Vanderbilt students...
SAVY Session Dates and Application Information
Nov. 19, 2009—Take a look at Summer 2024 Courses! Summer 2024 Application Priority Window opens January 4 at Noon – January 11 at Midnight Jump to: Eligibility | Choosing a Course | Application Checklist | Admissions Process | FAQ Upcoming Summer Sessions Summer 2024 SAVY Each summer SAVY day runs from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM with morning and...
Research
Oct. 15, 2009—The mission of Programs for Talented Youth is to develop talent in advanced students and those who work with them. Therefore we focus our area of study on the factors that impact the development of talent across the lifespan and how participation in extra-curricular accelerated academic programs impact student performance both socially and academically. PTY...
WAVU Tuition & Financial Assistance
Oct. 15, 2009—Application Fee A $50 nonrefundable application fee is due at the time of application. This may be paid by credit or debit card as part of the online application. Tuition Tuition includes the academic course, classroom materials, as well as lunch for the student. Payment plans are not available for fall and spring programs. Tuition...
How to Apply for WAVU
Oct. 15, 2009—Jump to: Program Timeline | Eligibility | Admissions Process Program Timeline *No tuition refunds will be granted after November 15, 2023. Eligibility In order to determine if WAVU’s accelerated academic experience is a good fit, all students are required to submit qualifying documentation as part of their application. Please note, WAVU does not compare one...
WAVU (Grades 7-12)
Oct. 15, 2009—Weekend Academy at Vanderbilt University WAVU is an all-day Saturday immersive academic, career-focused experience designed for academically motivated 7th-12th grade students. Enjoy hands-on laboratory experiences, conversations with Vanderbilt faculty, content experts and graduate students, and of course, interaction with other students of similar interests and career aspirations. Jump to: The WAVU Experience | Location |...
SAVY (Grades K-6/Rising Grades 1-8)
Oct. 15, 2009—Summer / Saturday Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young (SAVY) Who? SAVY serves gifted and high-achieving students in kindergarten through grade 6 throughout the year. During the summer, students who have completed 6th or 7th grade (rising 7th or 8th) are eligible to participate in Career Connections at SAVY, a day program within SAVY...
Financial Aid
Oct. 15, 2009—PTY Need-based Financial Aid PTY is committed to making programs available to academically advanced students regardless of a family’s ability to pay the full tuition. Therefore, need-based financial aid is available based on income. The PTY application review process is need-blind and does not consider financial status. Families who wish to apply for financial aid...