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[quote=Anonymous]PP above. If you like CTY and go ouch-- sticker shock, look at UVA SEP.  Because it is run through UVA it ends up being state subsidized. My kids the local 3 week CTY day for 3 years, and aged into sleepaway. We just could not justify the cost, and SEP is a nice alternative.   It is run on the same idea as CTY and end up being a comparable program. Morning core class, afternoon, whole camp together for "fun learning" and recreation. DS was in Carson at the time, loved it, and ended up there with a whole group of Carson kids.  I later found out that Carson links to it somewhere on their web site and processes at ton of apps.  He is now at TJ and knows several kids who went before freshman year (he did not). It's the real deal. But cheaper. 2 weeks instead of 3.

The application process is like college, in that you do have to apply by a set date, get a Rec, send test scores and write an essay. All evaluated and competitive entry, so a bit of a PITA.  I think the application date has passed this year (my kid has summer school and can't go :( ).  But you might want to look into it for next year.

The big downside is that you rank sessions and classes and wait to see what you are offered, if anything, based on the strength of your app. So, you can't really plan on it until April, when offers are made.  Also, the dorms did not have AC when DS went and it was incredibly hot.

And unlike the "Envision Rep," I'm an actual AAP parent. (WTF envision??? Creepy). [/quote]

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