 Dear Parents and Educators,
Welcome to SIG’s second year as a program of the National Society for the Gifted and Talented (NSGT)! We had a great first year as a non-profit organization and can’t wait for
year two!
Now in our 27th year of providing programs for academically talented and gifted students,
we are more committed than ever to our incredible students. In this 2011 catalog, you will
find information about our campuses, our programs and services, and, most importantly,
our courses. As you read through this information, we think you will become as excited as
we are about SIG as our programs are carefully designed for gifted and talented students,
resulting in the unique SIG academic and social experience.
We’re very excited about our newest residential campus. Yale University will become our
11th residential session in 2011, running June 26 - July 16, 2011. This program is open
to students who are ages 13 - 17. Welcome Yale, our 3rd Ivy League campus!
In addition to our unique academic program, our social, cultural and recreational components
continue to attract students for the short term experience that lingers with them for
many years after. This past year, 19% of our SIG students hailed from 37 other countries,
enriching the diverse and multi-cultural atmosphere on campus. In our most recent
survey to our alumni, 75% of the respondents confirmed that their SIG program helped
prepare them for their college experience. Further, 83% responded that independence
was a long-term benefit of attending a SIG program—a much needed characteristic for
college success! Additionally, the social aspect of making lifelong and meaningful friendships
continues to play a most significant role in the benefits of attending a SIG program.
We are excited to add new day programs to our lineup across the country in 2011. See our list of Day Programs for more details on locations and dates.
So take a look, enjoy, and join us in 2011!
Barbara Swicord
President, Summer Institute for the Gifted
Executive Director, National Society for the Gifted & Talented
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