Â鶹ֱ²¥’s Gifted and Talented program allows college-ready students to begin earning college credits as early as the 8th grade.
Eligibility Requirements
Academically gifted students who have completed the 7th grade and who are not yet high school juniors* can considered for early admission to Â鶹ֱ²¥ on a case-by-case basis, allowing high-achieving students to earn credits towards the completion of a college degree.
*Rising juniors can consider other options, including Â鶹ֱ²¥’s Dual Enrollment and Early College programs.
Students will be considered for program admission if they demonstrate the ability to benefit from college instruction, based on evidence of gifted and talented status, as determined by testing at the college level on Â鶹ֱ²¥'s placement assessments.
This program is distinct from Dual Enrollment, and students admitted through the Gifted and Talented program do not qualify for the Dual Enrollment discounted tuition rate.
Courses for are also offered for ages 5-14 through Â鶹ֱ²¥ Continuing Education, but do not provide college credit.
You can apply for admission for the semester of your choosing. All enrollment steps, including placement testing, must be fully completed by the corresponding deadline. To allow sufficient time for the completion of placement testing, students are strongly encouraged to submit all required documentation no later than a week before the deadline.
- Fall semester: July 15
- Spring semester: Dec. 15
- Summer semester: April 15
Documents submitted, or testing completed, after a posted deadline will be reviewed for entry for the following semester.
Steps to Enroll
You’ll need to create an account on our application portal. Fill in the fields with your information.
In the drop-down menu under “Choose the statement that best describes you,” select the option for “I am a Dual Enrollment student, still in high school.” Follow the prompts and submit your completed application for admission.
You’ll also need to complete the online Gifted and Talented form. This should be completed by the student and their parent/guardian.
A strong start in your first semester builds momentum and confidence, and that means being placed in courses that fit your knowledge and abilities.
As part of your enrollment process, you’ll need to provide a written recommendation from someone who is qualified to vouch for your gifted and talented status and that you’re ready for college-level coursework, such as a teacher or guidance counselor. (This recommendation cannot be completed by a relative or family member.)
After you submit the Gifted and Talented form, you’ll be emailed a PDF of your form with a space for a recommendation. Once you’ve obtained the recommendation, email the completed document to aod@csmd.edu.
Once we’ve reviewed your documents, including the recommendation, Â鶹ֱ²¥ will contact you to arrange placement testing. Students applying to the Gifted and Talented program are required to place at the college level on the reading and writing portions of the Â鶹ֱ²¥ Placement Test to be eligible.
Math placement testing is not a requirement to be admitted, but it is necessary to take any courses that have a math requisite. This applies to many courses in subjects like math, science, chemistry, computer science, physics, accounting, and so on. Students are allowed one retest attempt per test per academic year.
Next Steps on the Road to Success
