Duke TIP Program Overview and Benefits
The Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP) is designed to identify academically advanced students through criteria such as scoring at the 95th percentile on STAAR tests or educator recommendations. Participation benefits include above-level testing insights, college exam previews, and educational resources. Long-term benefits involve advanced academic goals, scholarship opportunities, and improved college entrance exam performance. Students have the choice between taking the ACT or SAT, each with its own format and considerations. Guidance on test preparation and maximizing potential is provided. The program aims to guide students towards successful academic pathways and future achievements.
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DUKE TIP Informational Meeting for Parents and Students
What is the Talent Search? Program designed to identify academically advanced students Eligibility is based around scores at the 95thpercentile on reading/math STAAR scores from grade 6 or educator recommendation Provides identified students the opportunity to take either the ACT or the SAT as an above-level test Gives insight into their abilities Gives opportunities to preview a college entrance exam
What are the participation benefits? Above level testing gives greater understanding of the extent of academic abilities Information is helpful in planning an appropriate course of study for high school and beyond Score reports: One compares student scores to recent U.S. high school graduates Results summary compares scores to other DUKE TIP students provides recommendations to share with teachers on approaches to classroom instruction eInsights online newsletter contains articles on college preparation, academics, enrichment and stories about other GT students Guides to colleges/universities, summer programs, and academic competitions DUKE TIP s Independent Learning to supplement classroom endeavors and provide enrichment opportunities www.tip.duke.edu/learn Opportunities to participate in summer studies and eStudies at Duke University
What are the long term benefits? Birdville ISD District Improvement Plan: Advanced Academic Goals Each year, 2% of graduating seniors will attain some type of National Merit recognition Each year, the average SAT and ACT scores of graduating seniors will exceed the national averages. Early exposure to above level testing using college entrance exams will help inform students and help them reach their fullest potential on college entrance exams taken in high school. Use with counselors will help students select the most appropriate pathways of study Use with teachers will help engage students in the most appropriate delivery of instruction Scholarship money through NMSP , corporate scholarships and learning institution scholarships open doors to the most renowned institutions such as University of Oklahoma (313), University of Chicago (299), Harvard (240), University of Southern California (235), Vanderbilt University (237) Stanford (188), Yale (180), Northwestern (167), Texas A&M (162), Princeton (151), MIT (142) * 2014 entering freshmen class
ACT or SAT? ACT (No Writing) 3 to 3.5 hours long SAT 3.75 hours long 4 sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science 36 possible points on each section 3 sections: Critical Reading, Mathematics, Writing (includes essay) 800 possible points on each section * 2015-16 DUKE TIP students will take the old version and not the redesigned versions of the SAT Penalty for guessing No penalty for guessing: fill in all the answers Recommend limited test preparation: students should be familiar with the structure of the test they choose, the timing of each section, and recommended guessing strategies for each test. Students may opt to complete the practice test provided by DUKE TIP, but there is no need to pursue extensive test preparation. This test should be diagnostic in nature don t stress out the kids!
Local Testing Sites SAT date: January 23, 2016 SAT test locations, the three nearest test centers are: Trinity H.S. in Euless, code 44-184 Fossil Ridge H.S. in Keller, code 44-571 Keller H.S. in Keller, code 44-570 ACT date: February 6, 2016 ACT test locations, the three nearest locations are: Carroll H.S. in Southlake, code 157690 Grand Prairie H. S. in Grand Prairie, code 187900 Eastern Hills H. S. in Fort Worth, code 243370 For other test locations, please contact your Advanced Academics Specialist.
Test Day Items Getting Ready Details: https://tip.duke.edu/node/1379 ACT SAT ACT admission ticket https://tip.duke.edu/node/1260 SAT admission ticket https://tip.duke.edu/node/1274 ACT Talent Search Student Identification letter SAT Talent Search/SAT ID 2 sharpened number 2 pencils 2 sharpened number 2 pencils An approved calculator An approved calculator Snack/drink for breaks stored out of sight Snack/drink for breaks stored out of sight
Fees and Financial Aid $75.00 pays for one test administration and enrollment in the talent search throughout high school. Students who qualify for free and reduced lunch can receive a grant to reduce the fee to $30.00. Complete the enrollment form sent by the Academic Coach at your school Submission information for online or paper enrollment is available at https://tip.duke.edu/node/215
Questions? https://tip.duke.edu/ All information contained in this power point presentation was obtained from https://tip.duke.edu/ for the purposes of providing information to Birdville ISD parents of DUKE TIP nominated students.
