1. Duke University Talent Identification Program
Welcome!
Duke University
Talent Identification Program

2. What is the Duke University Talent Identification Program?
Founded in 1980
Self-supporting non-profit educational organization
Identifies academically talented young people and provides fulfilling educational opportunities
The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) identifies gifted children and provides resources to nurture the development of these exceptionally bright youngsters. Giftedness is greatly misunderstood, and children with advanced intellectual and academic abilities continually perplex and challenge educators and parents. Duke TIP is committed to serving this unique group of students by providing services and programs to deliver academic challenges and the social and emotional support that gifted children require. Through Duke TIP a whole range of activities and programs are accessible to parents and teachers to meet the individual needs of gifted children.
Duke TIP provides students with the opportunity to learn more about their abilities. In fourth and fifth grade, qualifying students may participate in Duke TIP’s 4th/5th Grade Talent Search (formerly MAP) program and may take advantage of its optional above-level testing. Through Duke TIP’s 7th Grade Talent Search program, which focuses on the identification, recognition, and support of high-ability seventh graders, students take college entrance exams alongside high school students. A large number of 7th grade Talent Search participants earn scores that many high school seniors would envy.
Beginning at critical points in education, Duke TIP gives students a chance to learn more about their abilities. Through identification, recognition, information, advocacy, challenging educational programs, and research, Duke TIP offers a wide array of services to students, their parents, educators, and schools. Duke TIP enjoys a long history of supporting and extending local efforts to better understand, motivate, enrich, and academically challenge the brightest students in our nation.

3. The Duke TIP Talent Search RegionIA NE KS MO KY NC TN OK AR SC AL MS GA
Duke TIP offers the 7th Grade Talent Search to qualifying students in its 16-state region. Students must have scored in the 95th percentile on an eligible qualifying exam in order to enter the Talent Search. A list of eligible exams and other qualifying options is available on the Duke TIP Web site at LA TX FL

4. Why be a part of a Talent Search?
Learn about your abilities
Attend ceremonies honoring top SAT/ACT performers
Honored at the Wester Awards Ceremony

5. The ACT
is a measure of academic achievement closely tied to high school curriculum
is composed of four sections (maximum score of 36 on each section)
provides a composite score which addresses total performance
Writing portion optional

6. The ACT Math English 60 Questions - 60 minutes
covers pre-algebra, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, coordinate geometry, plane geometry, & trigonometry
English
75 Questions - 45 minutes
Covers punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, strategy, organization, and style

7. The ACT Reading Science 40 Questions – 35 minutes
Examines ability with conclusions, comparisons, generalizations, reasoning, referring
Science
40 Questions - 35 minutes
Examines knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics, earth/space science
Emphasis on reasoning skills rather than acquired knowledge

8. The SAT I: Reasoning Test
measures critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and writing skills
Each section yields a minimum score of 200, maximum of 800

9. The SAT Math Critical Reading (formally the Verbal Section) Writing
70 minutes (two 25-min. sections and one 20-min. section)
Covers number and operations; algebra and functions; geometry; statistics, probability, and data analysis
Critical Reading (formally the Verbal Section)
70 minutes (two 25-min. sections and one 20-min. section)
includes short and long reading passages with passage-based questions and sentence-completion questions.
Writing
60 minutes
includes multiple choice questions (35 min.) and a student-written essay (25 min.)

10. Additional benefits offered by Duke TIP...
Educational Resource Handbook:
Sections for parents and students, provides
guidance for above-level test taking,
strategies for working with schools,
information about preparing for college,
resources to help you use your academic ability more effectively, and
educational options for gifted students.

11. Additional benefits offered by Duke TIP...
Educational Opportunity Guide:
Directory of over 400 summer and academic-year programs for talented students

12. Additional benefits offered by Duke TIP...
INSIGHTS Newsletter:
Articles of interest and fun activities for talented students.
Sent each fall & spring through 10th grade

13. Additional benefits offered by Duke TIP...
The College Guide:
Features selected U.S. colleges and universities
Information about applying and getting in to your college of choice
Electronically accessible

14. Visit us on the Web
Traci Guidry will assist the parents. 

15. Parent Letter Congratulations
Parent Letter  Congratulations! Your child has qualified to participate in the Scholastic Talent Search sponsored by the Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP). This is a program which helps identify academically gifted students and offers an opportunity to get an early start in investigating future educational pursuits.   There is an informational flyer for details concerning participation. The online information and registration can be found at The following may be helpful in completing the Talent Search paperwork or online application, should your child decide to participate: (Online registration may be a little different,; however, the same information is requested)   Section 1-5: Personal information   Section 6: Your TIP School ID Code is HC   Section 7: Wester Middle School, Shepherds Hill Lane , Frisco, Tx 75035, Frisco ISD, School’s Contact: Michelle Ott or Julie Lewis,   Section 8:  : Select only one test to take (SAT or ACT). Refer to the test center locations listed at the end of this letter. Please indicate a first and second choice for a testing location. Students testing in December (SAT or ACT) must postmark TIP Talent Search applications by October 3, 2016 or apply online by October 21, The final postmark deadline for January (SAT) or February (ACT) testing is November 4, 2016 or apply online by December 9,   Section 9: The exam registration form requires that you identify the academic or achievement test score that qualifies the student to participate in Duke TIP. The information you need to complete this section has been provided below. You must fill in the oval on the exam registration form beside the qualifying test (#13 Texas STAAR). ** If you are completing the process on line you will have a drop down section to choose the qualifying exam. Students will either qualify for math or science STAAR category or reading STAAR category.

16. Enrollment Deadlines TEST DATE Paper Application Online Enrollment
SAT 12/3/ /3/ /21/16
ACT 12/10/ /3/ /21/16
SAT 1/21/ /4/ /9/16
ACT 2/11/ /4/ /9/16

17. TESTING DATES AND TIMES
City
Center Name
Center Code
Test Dates
ACT
FRISCO
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
217480
DECEMBER 10, 2016
FEBRUARY 11, 2017
DR JUSTIN WAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL
238580
SAT
44262
DECEMBER 03, 2016
JANUARY 21, 2017
CENTENNIAL HS
44418

18. QUESTIONS??