1. Talent Identification Program
Duke University
Talent Identification Program
4th – 6th Grade and
7th Grade Talent Search
Welcome!
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2. Eligibility & Identification
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
95TH PERCENTILE OR ABOVE ON ACCEPTED GRADE-LEVEL STANDARDIZED TEST(TERRA NOVA) OR STATE ASSESSMENT (STAAR)
MINIMUM SCORE OF 125 ON APPROVED IQ TEST WITHIN THE PAST 2 YEARS (COGAT, OLSAT)
EDUCATOR RECOMMENDATION
CURRENT 4TH, 5TH, OR 6TH GRADERS
ONE-TIME ENROLLMENT FEE $40
ADDITIONAL $42 TO TAKE OPTIONAL PSAT 8/9
BENEFITS CONTINUE THROUGH THE SIXTH GRADE
CURRENT 7TH GRADER (OR A CURRENT 8TH GRADER WHO SKIPPED 7TH GRADE)
ONE-TIME ENROLLMENT FEE $75 INCLUDES COST OF ONE TEST REGISTRATION(ACT OR SAT)
BENEFITS CONTINUE THROUGH THE END OF HIGH SCHOOL
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3. What is Duke TIP? COLLABORATIVE EFFORT Opportunity. For Life.
Non-profit organization providing identification and support services for academically talented students
Provides advanced learning opportunities and resources to students, families, and educators
Since 1980, nearly 3 million participants
Duke TIP
Academically Talented Students
Parents & Families
Educators
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4. PARTICIPATION IS REWARDING!
IDENTIFY ACADEMIC STRENGTHS THROUGH ABOVE-LEVEL TESTING
PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR GIFTED STUDENTS
INTERACT WITH ACADEMIC PEERS THROUGH PROGRAM ENGAGEMENT
ACCESS MORE FOCUSED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES & RESOURCES, FOSTER CREATIVITY, AND PROMOTE ORIGINAL THINKING
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5. PARTICIPATION BENEFITS
Above – level Testing
TAKE PSAT 8/9 AS A 4TH, 5TH OR 6TH GRADER
OPTIONAL DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
TYPICALLY ONLY GIVE TO 8TH OR 9TH GRADERS
GIVES STUDENTS A CHANCE TO PREVIEW THE SAT AND CONNECT TO PRE-AP/AP COURSES
 FEE: $42
NO LATE REGISTRATION
Enrollment Deadlines
Test Dates
Online Enrollment Deadlines
1/19/2019
12/10/18
2/09/19
2/10/19
1/7/2019
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6. ABOVE-LEVEL TESTING: ACT VS. SAT
Take the ACT or SAT as a 7th grader
Preview the same test taken during the college admissions process
ACT
MEASURES ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND COLLEGE READINESS
FOUR SECTIONS: MATH, ENGLISH, READING, SCIENCE (WRITING IS OPTIONAL)
36 POSSIBLE POINTS ON EACH SECTION
SAT
TWO SECTIONS: EVIDENCE-BASED READING & WRITING, AND MATH
(ESSAY IS OPTIONAL)
800 POSSIBLE POINTS ON EACH SECTION
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7. PUBLICATIONS Opportunity. For Life. Academic 411 – Online Publication
Published at the beginning of each school year
School-related topics to interesting careers
Navigator - Online Publication (4th – 6th Grades)
Highlights different subject each month
Articles of interest to 4th – 6th graders
Interviews with experts
At-home activities
Insights – Online Publication (7th Grade)
Highlights different subject or field of research monthly
Interviews with experts and TIP alumni
Writing prompts and essays
Book recommendations
Ready for College (7th Grade)– guides students through college preparation
Gifted Today – blog
o Houses 3 different publications
Talent Talk
Research Digest
Opportunity Guide
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8. 4TH – 6TH GRADE PARTICIPATION BENEFITS
• BOOK CLUB
VIRTUAL CLASSROOM DISCUSSIONS WITHIN A SECURE BLOG ENVIRONMENT PROVIDING
INTERACTIVE, ONLINE LESSONS ALL D BY SELECTED BOOKS
NEW BOOK EVERY TWO MONTHS
RIVEN
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9. 4TH – 6TH GRADE PARTICIPATION BENEFITS
WRITING AND ART CONTEST
ANNUAL, THEMED, TWO‐PART OPTION
PART ONE: ESSAY SUBMISSION
PART TWO: ARTWORK SUBMISSION
ENTRIES JUDGED BY DUKE TIP STAFF
MONETARY PRIZES TO THE WINNERS (EACH GRADE) AND THEIR ENROLLING SCHOOLS
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10. - 6TH GRADE PARTICIPATION BENEFITS
ACADEMIC ONLINE ACTIVITIES
SELF‐PACED, INDEPENDENT STUDY
ONLINE ACTIVITY GUIDES
TOPICS INCLUDE:
CRYPTOLOGY
STORY WRITING
ENERGY
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11. 4TH – 6TH GRADE PARTICIPATION BENEFITS
ACADEMIC ADVENTURES
CHALLENGING, HANDS‐ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR PARTICIPANTS IN FOURTH THROUGH SIXTH GRADE
ONE‐DAY STUDY EXPLORING TOPICS NOT TYPICALLY COVERED IN SCHOOLS
SPRING AND FALL PROGRAM DATES
LOCATIONS INCLUDE:
GEORGIA
KANSAS
KENTUCKY
MISSOURI
NORTH CAROLINA
SOUTH CAROLINA
TEXAS
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12. 4TH – 6TH GRADE PARTICIPATION BENEFITS
E INVESTIGATORS
ONLINE, PROBLEM-BASED, 4-WEEK LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR 4TH – 6TH GRADERS
BASED ON REAL-WORLD MYSTERIES IN FIELDS SUCH AS MEDICINE, HISTORY, ARCHAEOLOGY, SCIENCE, AND MATHEMATICS
PEER COLLABORATION WITH INTERACTIVE WEB TOOLS
INDIVIDUALIZED FEEDBACK FOR EACH STUDENT
OFFERS SIX CASES
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13. 4TH – 6TH GRADE PARTICIPATION BENEFITS
CRISIS (CREATIVE RESOLUTIONS OF IMPENDING SITUATIONS WITH INTELLIGENT SOLUTIONS)
A WEEK-LONG, RESIDENTIAL, SUMMER PROGRAM FOR 5TH AND 6TH GRADERS
EMPHASIZES PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS
STUDENTS WORK TOGETHER TO SOLVE A COMMUNITY CRISIS
LOCATIONS MAY INCLUDE:
ECKERD COLLEGE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL
AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, ATLANTA, GA
MEREDITH COLLEGE, RALEIGH, NC
BELMONT UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TN
SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, GEORGETOWN, TX
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14. 7TH GRADE PARTICIPATION BENEFITS
SUMMER STUDIES PROGRAM (7TH – 10TH GRADE)
2 LEVELS BASED ON DIFFERENT ACT/SAT SCORE REQUIREMENTS
3 WEEK RESIDENTIAL SESSIONS
 ACADEMY PROGRAM
 CENTER PROGRAM
SUMMER STUDIES PROGRAM SITES
DAVIDSON COLLEGE (7TH & 8TH )– NORTH CAROLINA
WAKE FOREST (7TH & 8TH ) – NORTH CAROLINA
TRINITY UNIVERSITY (7TH & 8TH )– SAN ANTONIO, TX
DUKE UNIVERSITY – (8TH – 10TH NORTH CAROLINA
GEORGIA TECH (8TH – 10TH) – GEORGIA
RICE UNIVERSITY (8TH – 10TH) - HOUSTON
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15. 7TH GRADE PARTICIPATION BENEFITS
ESTUDIES
DISTANCE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY FOR 7TH – 11TH GRADERS
 7 WEEK SUMMER SESSIONS
SCHOLAR WEEKENDS
WEEKEND LONG PROGRAMS FOR 7TH – 11TH GRADERS
FIELD STUDIES
 2 WEEK RIGOROUS PROGRAMS FOR 9TH – 12TH GRADERS
 VARIOUS SITES THROUGHOUT UNITED STATES AND ABROAD
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16. RECOGNITION Opportunity. For Life. . Foorr Life. 4th 5th
ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
STATE RECOGNITION CEREMONIES FOR STUDENTS WITH QUALIFYING SCORES ON PSAT, SAT OR ACT
GRADE
PSAT Score Reading Writing
PSAT Score Math
4th
≥ 520
≥ 500
5th
≥ 560
≥ 540
6th
≥ 600
≥ 580
ACT Score
SAT Score
English≥ 22
Reading and Writing ≥
550
Math ≥ 22
Math ≥ 540
Reading ≥ 23
Science ≥ 22
GRAND RECOGNITION CEREMONY – HOSTED AT DUKE UNIVERSITY FOR STUDENTS WITH QUALIFYING SCORES ON ACT OR SAT
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17. PARTNERSHIPS Opportunity. For Life. www.jkcf.org
YOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAM
SEEKS HIGH PERFORMING 7TH GRADERS WITH FINANCIAL NEED
FEBRUARY-APRIL APPLICATION PERIOD
FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND ACADEMIC ADVISING THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
SEEKS HIGH ACHIEVING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER APPLICATION PERIOD
FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND ACADEMIC ADVISING THROUGH COLLEGE
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18. Contact
Main Office:
Texas Office:
We look forward to working with you and your student this year!
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19. Great websites to help students prepare for SAT/ACT:
PSAT 8/9
PSAT Locations & Date
Arlington Classics Jan 19, 2018
Arlington Classics Feb 09, 2018
Mansfield High School Jan 19, 2018
Duncanville ISD Advanced Academics Coaches will offer
Math and reading support for PSAT/SAT/ACT in November, December and January. Final dates will be released on October 31, 2018
Great websites to help students prepare for SAT/ACT: 
SAT ACT
SAT Question of the Day ACT Question of the Day
SAT Online Practice Test Questions ACT Online Practice Questions
SAT Test-Taking Tips ACT Test-Taking Tips
Practice Specific Skills   
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20. Great websites to help students prepare for SAT/ACT:
January 8, 2019
February ACT online enrollment deadline
Program: 
7th Grade Talent Search
January 30, 2019
March SAT online enrollment deadline
February 9, 2019
February ACT test date
Duncanville High School is an approved testing site for SAT and ACT. More SAT sessions are available at
Duncanville High School. Check the testing center menu for additional locations in February and March.
Great websites to help students prepare for SAT/ACT: 
SAT ACT
SAT Question of the Day ACT Question of the Day
SAT Online Practice Test Questions ACT Online Practice Questions
SAT Test-Taking Tips ACT Test-Taking Tips
Practice Specific Skills