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2. Welcome! Duke University Talent Identification Program

3. 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 Duke University Talent Identification Program?

4. A program to identify and support academically talented 7 th 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 7 th Grade Talent Search?

5. Current 7th graders (or those who skipped 7 th grade during the current year) Students who live or attend school in our 16 state region Students who scored in the 95 th percentile or higher on a grade-level achievement test or state criterion- reference test Who can participate?

6. Talent Search Regions

7. Why be a part of the 7 th 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

8. Additional benefits... Educational Resource Handbook Sections for both parents and students Guidance for above-level test taking Strategies for working with schools Information about preparing for college Resources to help students use their academic ability more effectively Educational options for gifted students

9. 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...

10. My College Guide Features selected U.S. colleges and universities Information about applying and getting in to college Electronically accessible in the fall of your 10 th grade year Additional benefits...

11. Results Summary Allows students to compare their achievement level with other gifted 7th graders who took the SAT/ACT in the Talent Search

12. How to enroll On-line Registration — Fast and Easy! www.tip.duke.edu www.tip.duke.edu Mail registration with paper application Talent Search Total Fees: SAT: $74 ACT: $74

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

14. 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.

15. 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

16. n ACT u Measures academic achievement u More closely tied to high school curriculum or direct exposure to subject matter u 4 multiple choice sections: Math, English, Reading, Science u Composite score addresses total performance  36 max score for each section n SAT u Measures critical thinking, analysis, problem-solving u 3 sections: Math, Critical Reading, Writing u Scaled scores  800 max score for each section Selecting a test

17. n Bottom Line: Whichever seems best for you! n University acceptance u most institutions accept both, but be sure! n Cost u ACT: $74 u SAT: $74 Selecting a test n Convenience of testing site or test dates u test popularity in your region of the country Both tests are excellent instruments for finding out more about your child’s academic abilities

18. Visit us on the Web www.tip.duke.edu