Duke TIP - Frisco ISD Schools

Welcome!
Duke University Talent Identification Program
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about this program
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What is the Duke University
Talent Identification Program?
Founded
in 1980
Self-supporting, non-profit,
educational organization
Duke TIP identifies academically
talented young people and offers
them a wide array of fulfilling
educational opportunities
What is the 7th Grade Talent
Search?
A
program to identify and support
academically talented 7th graders
Participants:
Take SAT or ACT college entrance exam
Receive recognition and numerous
informational resources
Gain access to Duke TIP’s network of
educational programs and resources
Who can participate?
Current
7th graders
Students who live or attend school in our
16 state region
STAAR test scores from 5th or 6th grade
95% or better score on Math
OR
95% or better score on Reading
OR
95% or better score on 5th grade science
Talent Search Regions
Why be a part of the
7th grade Talent Search?
Learn more about your abilities
Get a head start on college entrance
exams
(SAT and ACT)
Interact with other academically talented students
Attend recognition ceremonies and qualify for
additional programs if you are a high scorer on
the SAT or ACT
Additional benefits...
Educational
Opportunity Guide
On-line
directory of over 400
summer and academic-year
programs for gifted
and talented students
National and international
programs
Additional benefits...
INSIGHTS Newsletter
Articles
of interest and fun
activities for gifted students
Sent each fall and spring
through 10th grade
Additional benefits...
Results Summary
Allows
students to compare their
achievement level with other
talented 7th graders who took the
SAT/ACT in the Talent Search
How to enroll
On-line
Registration — Fast and Easy!
www.tip.duke.edu
Mail-in registration with paper application
Talent Search Total Fees:
SAT: $74
ACT: $74
SAT vs. ACT
ACT
Measures
academic achievement
More closely tied to high school curriculum or direct
exposure to subject matter
4 multiple choice sections: Math, English, Reading, Science
SAT
Measures critical thinking, analysis, problem-solving
3 sections: Math, Critical Reading, Writing
Scaled scores
800 max score for each section
www.collegeboard.com (or google SAT)
Selecting a test
Convenience of testing site or test dates
SAT: Frisco Centennial H.S., Frisco Wakeland H.S.
ACT: Frisco Centennial H.S.
Bottom
Line: Whichever seems best for you!
Both tests are excellent instruments for finding out
more about your child’s academic abilities.
Duke TIP Educational Programs
Summer Studies Program (grades 7-10)
Fast-paced, rigorous and above grade level innovative
curricula
Three-week summer residential programs
Sites include
Duke University
Davidson College
Appalachian State University
University of Kansas
Duke Marine Lab
Texas A&M
*Students must meet qualification criteria
Duke TIP Educational Programs
Field Studies (Domestic & International): grades 9-12
Institutes: grades 9-12
Pre-College: rising seniors
International Exchange with Germany and England: grades 9-11
*Students must meet qualification criteria
Visit us on the Web
www.tip.duke.edu