Enrollment Deadlines Talent Search Benefits Above-Grade-Level Testing | Grade 7 |

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The 7th Grade Talent Search enrollment
Enrollment is open from August 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018. Duke TIP’s 7th Grade Talent Search helps academically fee provides participants with one ACT (no

7th Grade
Paper Application
Online Enrollment talented students identify and better understand their writing) or SAT (no essay) test registration,
Test Test Date Postmark Deadline
(Nov, Dec, Feb test dates)
Deadline (all test dates) academic strengths, develop their abilities and interests, along with a results summary of their scores.
and celebrate their achievements at a time when that kind
Talent
ACT 10/28/17 — 9/13/17
Insights | Grades 7–12 | tip.duke.edu/insights
of support is essential.
SAT 11/4/17 9/5/17 9/27/17 This online monthly publication for gifted
To join Duke TIP, a student enrolls once in the 7th Grade Talent

Search
SAT 12/2/17 10/10/17 10/25/17 students explores new subjects through
Search and then receives these benefits, with many of them feature articles, interviews with experts, and
ACT 12/9/17 10/10/17 10/25/17
provided through the end of their senior year of high school. opportunities for TIPsters to contribute.
ACT 2/10/18* 12/13/17 1/8/18

SAT 3/10/18** — 1/30/18 Discounts on Independent Learning Products | Grades 7–12 | tip.duke.edu/learn
Talent search participants enjoy discounts on TIP’s Independent Learning
ACT 4/14/18 — 2/27/18 courses, as well as Rosetta Stone Foundations in over twenty languages.
SAT 5/5/18 — 3/27/18

SAT 6/2/18 — 4/30/18 Ready for College | Grades 7–12 | tip.duke.edu/readyforcollege

ACT 6/9/18 — 4/30/18
*Students must take the ACT or SAT by the end of February to
apply to TIP’s 2018 summer programs, if they have a qualifying
score. If they test after February and have a qualifying score,
they may apply in future summers.
**Students must take the ACT or SAT by the end of March 2018
to attend a recognition ceremony, if they have a qualifying
score. If they test after March and have a qualifying score, a
medal is mailed in the summer.
Enrollment Fee
The nonrefundable enrollment fee for the 7th Grade Talent
Search is $75. This fee includes the cost of one ACT (no writing)
or SAT (no essay) test registration.
This online publication guides gifted students through
college preparation and includes advice from TIP alumni.
Opportunity Guide | Grades 7–12 | giftedtoday.org
Families can use this database to find programs, contests,
and scholarships of special interest to high-achieving students.
TIP’s Research Digest | Grades 7–12 | giftedtoday.org
This online publication for educators and parents covers recent research findings
and includes an extensive library of articles in the field of gifted education.
Talent Talk | Grades 7–12 | giftedtoday.org
TIP’s blog offers research-backed advice and guidance
to the parents and educators of academically talented children.

Financial aid
Educational Guidance | Grades 7–12 | duketip@tip.duke.edu
If your child qualifies for free or reduced lunch, you may enroll Parents and teachers of talent search participants have access to TIP’s
for a reduced fee of $30. To receive a fee grant, you must experienced gifted education experts when they need advice.
provide a fee grant form or a copy of your free or reduced
2017–2018
lunch paperwork. Details at tip.duke.edu/7fees.
An Entry Point for Accelerated Learning Programs | Grades 7–12 | tip.duke.edu/summer
For More Information Talent search participants who achieve a qualifying score on their ACT or SAT are eligible to apply to TIP’s 300 Fuller Street | Durham, NC 27701
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renowned educational programs. Additional program fees apply; financial aid is available. 7talentsearch@tip.duke.edu | (919) 668-9100
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Join the Duke TIP
1. 2. Why Duke TIP?
Above-grade-level testing Recognition and
Top scores on grade-level tests may show
community

Family that students have mastered grade-level

Support your academically talented
material. However, those scores don’t offer much insight
into your child’s academic strengths and abilities. On the
other hand, an above-grade-level test with a higher ceiling
Seventh grade is a crucial time when
students are forming their identities and looking ahead
to the future. We want gifted students to take pride in
their academic abilities and set their sights high. Duke TIP
Since 1980, Duke TIP has helped nearly 3 million
academically talented students succeed. We
are a leader in the field of gifted education with
challenging academic enrichment options and

child and plan for the future
Congratulations! Based on grade-level test scores, your
student is qualified to join the Duke University Talent
Identification Program’s 7th Grade Talent Search. Duke TIP
is a nonprofit organization that supports bright students,
nurtures their academic talents, and provides the resources
can more accurately reveal abilities that may otherwise
remain undiscovered. That’s why, as part of the enrollment
in the talent search, TIP will register your seventh grader to
take the same ACT or SAT that college-bound high school
students take—and we provide guidance to ensure it is
a low-pressure experience. These test scores will not go
recognizes all students in the talent search for participating,
and those who achieve exceptional scores on the ACT or SAT
are honored at special recognition ceremonies. These events
bring students together to create a broader, supportive
community of students, connecting your child to peers who
also value academic achievement.
groundbreaking research into the needs of gifted
children. We’re also a true nonprofit. Our revenues
go to funding our programs or providing financial
aid to families in need. In fact, we granted more than
$4.1 million in financial aid last year to ensure that
all interested students, no matter their economic

3.
on official college records: taking an above-level test at
they need to reach their highest potential. Only students
background, could participate in Duke TIP.
this point in your child’s life is about evaluating academic
Educational planning
scoring in the top 5 percent on their grade-level tests are
eligible to join.
potential and helping to create a more effective educational
and enrichment How to enroll
plan for your student.
• Enroll online (preferred): for fast and easy
Visit tip.duke.edu/enroll today to enroll your child in the online enrollment, visit tip.duke.edu/enroll
It’s not always easy to keep a gifted child
and follow the instructions.
7th Grade Talent Search and gain access to these opportunities. engaged, but the insights gained from above-grade-level
• To enroll by mail: complete the paper
testing can help you decide what additional educational application and send to Duke TIP.
support your child may need. Duke TIP offers many Paper applications may be used for
programs and benefits to meet your child’s learning needs. November, December, or February
For example, if your child’s test results show advanced math test dates only.
If you have questions, please
skills, you may choose to advocate for an accelerated math
call (919) 668-9100.
course within school or select a math course in one of our
accelerated educational programs.

Did you know that

Duke TIP also has a
talent search for fourth,
fifth, and sixth graders?

Go to tip.duke.edu/456gts to learn more.

Enrollment for the 4th–6th Grade Talent Search
opens October 1.