Do you offer online tutoring?

Yes, C2 Education offers both in-person and online tutoring for all programs.

What grade levels do you serve?

We work with students from elementary school through high school.

Do you offer college application help?

Yes, our college counseling program provides support with applications, essays, and interview prep.

Where are your centers located?

C2 Education has over 180 centers across the U.S., and we also offer online services nationwide.

College Programs for Middle School

Each year, 7^th grade students across the country compete for admission at one of a small handful of university-based talent search summer programs. Keep reading to learn more about how students can get a college experience as middle school students.

Johns Hopkins CTY

Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) Talent Search identifies students with qualifying SAT or ACT scores. Qualifying under the Talent Search allows students access to a range of educational opportunities including the CTY Summer Programs. Depending on student test scores, students have the option of enrolling in either Academic Explorations, which provides enrichment classes taught at a level equivalent to an advanced high school course, or Intensive Studies, which provides courses comparable to college-level work and is only open to students who meet stringent test score qualifications.

Both of the available Johns Hopkins CTY programs provide a college experience as students live and study on campus. Students will find themselves pursuing academic passions alongside likeminded students in classes taught by some of the nation’s leading instructors. You can learn more about the Johns Hopkins CTY here.

Northwestern CTD

Northwestern’s Center for Talent Development (CTD) provides similar summer programs for middle school students. To qualify for CTD Spectrum, open only to 7^th and 8^th grade students, students must submit qualifying test scores for the course in which they hope to enroll. Credit Intensive Spectrum Courses allow students to earn honors-level high school credit and accelerate in a particular subject area. Spectrum is a three-week residential program that allows students to live on campus while developing their academic passions. Learn more about Northwestern CTD here.

What’s Next?

Application deadlines for these programs are in the spring, and these programs are open to both 7^th and 8^th grade students. If you’re currently in the 7^th or 8^th grade and you hope to apply to one of these prestigious programs, you will need to finalize ACT scores in February.