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Welcome!

Duke University Talent Identification Program

Founded in 1980Self-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 Duke UniversityTalent Identification Program?

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 Duke TIP’s network of

educational programs and resources

What is the 7th Grade Talent Search?

Current 7th graders (or those who skipped 7th grade during the current year)

Students who live or attend school in our 16 state region

Students who scored in the 95th percentile or higher on a grade-level achievement test or state criterion-reference test

Who can participate?

Talent Search Regions

Why be a part of the 7th grade Talent Search?

Learn more about your abilitiesGet a head start on college entrance exams

(SAT and ACT) Interact with other academically talented

studentsAttend recognition ceremonies and qualify for

additional programs if you are a high scorer on the SAT or ACT

Additional benefits...

Educational Resource HandbookSections for both parents and studentsGuidance for above-level test taking Strategies for working with schools Information about preparing for college Resources to help students use their

academic ability more effectivelyEducational options for gifted students

Educational Opportunity Guide On-line directory of over 400

summer and academic-year programs for gifted and talented students

National and international programs

www.duketipeog.com

Additional benefits...

My College GuideFeatures selected U.S. colleges

and universitiesInformation about applying and

getting in to collegeElectronically accessible in the

fall of your 10th grade year

Additional benefits...

Additional benefits...

Results SummaryAllows students to compare their

achievement level with other gifted 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 registration with paper application Talent Search Total Fees:

SAT: $74 ACT: $74

Financial aid

Talent Search Fee Grants offset the cost of participation for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch in their school

Test dates & deadlines SAT: Dec 7, 2013 or Jan 25, 2014 ACT: Dec 14, 2013 or February 8, 2014

ENROLLMENT DATES EXTENDED: On-line Registration deadline:

Oct 21 for Dec test dates Dec 5 for Jan and Feb dates

Paper application postmark deadline: Oct 1 for Dec test dates Nov 4 for Jan and Feb dates MAKE SURE TO BRING STUDENT

ID or form of identification on the day of testing.

Information packet

Serves as verification that application has been received by Duke TIP

Contains: Practice test, Identification form and Educational Resource Handbook

*Contact us immediately if you do not receive this packet within 5 weeks of application submission

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 Composite score addresses total performance

36 max score for each sectionSAT Measures critical thinking, analysis, problem-solving 3 sections: Math, Critical Reading, Writing Scaled scores

800 max score for each section

Selecting a test

Bottom Line: Whichever seems best for you!

University acceptance most institutions accept both, but be sure!

Cost ACT: $74 SAT: $74

Selecting a test Convenience of testing site or test dates

test popularity in your region of the country

Both tests are excellent instruments for finding out more about your child’s academic abilities

Visit us on the Webwww.tip.duke.edu